Smokey Elestial Quartz with Mica Base

This quartz is not only special because of its smokey appearance, but because of its skeletal growth patterns caused by unstable conditions, causing the sides of the crystal to grow faster than the faces, giving it their trademark irregular shapes. The persistence of elestial crystals are perfect for connecting to the higher parts of the self as they help us navigate the less than perfect conditions we sometimes find ourselves in. Mica is a silicate mineral with a layered structure that is often employed in thermal and electrical production. The mica base of this crystal will help with reflection and aid in identifying individual qualities within the self and others.

Photo and words by Lily Mikita