Smoky Quartz Double Terminated Point 2 Inch 16 Facet — Bidirectional Crystal

Quick Specs

• Stone: Smoky Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO2)
• Size: Approximately 2 inches (50 mm)
• Termination: Double terminated — precision-cut point at both ends
• Facets: 16 flat polished faces
• Shape: Elongated columnar point, symmetrical profile
• Color: Translucent smoky brown to grey; natural color variation applies
• Finish: Polished

What You Are Actually Holding

Smoky quartz is silicon dioxide — the same mineral family as clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine. What separates it is color: that warm brown to charcoal grey comes from natural gamma radiation exposure during formation, deep in the earth’s crust. The radiation displaces electrons within the crystal lattice, creating color centers that scatter light and produce the characteristic smoky translucence. It is not a dye, it is not a coating, and it is not treated — it is geology doing exactly what it does over millions of years. Scotland designated it the national gemstone for a reason. In crystal practice it is used as a grounding stone and a stone of dissolution that breaks down stuck, heavy energy before it can take root.

The double terminated cut means both ends come to a precision point. A single-terminated crystal channels energy in one direction — out through the tip. A double terminated point has no fixed “in” or “out.” Energy moves in both directions simultaneously, which is why practitioners use these in grid work to bridge two stones, in chakra layouts to connect two energy centers, and in pendulum and dowsing work where a two-way channel matters. This particular piece carries 16 facets — more faces than the standard 6-sided point — which increases surface area, gives the stone its more refined prismatic look, and results in more complex light play across the body of the crystal.

In terms of reputation: smoky quartz is consistently grouped with the grounding stones — alongside black tourmaline, hematite, and obsidian — but it carries a quality those others lack. It transmutes. The tradition in crystal work is that smoky quartz does not just absorb negative energy, it processes and releases it back to the earth neutralized, rather than simply storing it. That reputation, whether you approach it metaphysically or use it as a tactile anchor for meditation, makes it one of the more versatile working stones you can keep at a desk, altar, or in a grid layout.

How to Work With This Point

The Tarot Fellow Standard

I stock this cut because the 16-facet double terminated format is harder to source consistently than a standard 6-sided tower. The supplier I use for this line works with a small set of cutting facilities that hold tolerances tightly — both points come out symmetrical, the facets are clean, and the polish does not hide flaws under a heavy finish. I check incoming stock against that standard before anything goes to the shelf. When a batch does not meet it, it does not get listed.

Practical note on color: smoky quartz color is natural and will vary piece to piece. Some run warm brown with golden undertones. Others lean cooler and more grey. A few will show near-clear zones at the tips where the crystal is thinner. None of that is a defect — it is the mineral behaving exactly as it should. If you need a specific tone for a grid or pairing, message me before ordering and I will tell you what the current stock looks like.

If you are building out a grounding or protection-focused collection, pair this point with others from the grounding and earth energy crystals section, or browse the full range in our crystal points collection.

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