Morion Gray Quartz
Morion is a rare form of quartz that is naturally black but can fade to a lighter shade and even grey through contact with sunlight. This crystal is formed when quartz grows close to uranium deposits and is exposed to natural radiation. However, the morion crystals themselves are not radioactive and are perfectly safe to carry and use.
Traditional morion crystals were popular and where originally mined in the Cairngorm Mountains. They were often used in creating sash pins, kilt pins and brooches used in traditional Highland Costume. Many beliefs surrounded the giving of morion crystals and they were believed to protect men in battle, that wives will be obedient and a happy, healthy life.
Morion crystals have a strong connection to the earth star and base chakras and so have a strong grounding energy that can help us to stay connected to Mother Earth and avoid many health problems. These crystals are also beneficial for a range of healing and life enhancing applications.
Some of the benefits of working with morion crystals include:
Balancing left and right activity
Protection
Detoxifies
Reduces self-destructive tendencies
Boosts creativity
Aids forgiveness, compassion and love
Helps to reduce and calm tempers
Increases confidence
Helps to see the truth in a situation
Develops psychic abilities
Aids channelling
Can receive, transmit and amplify energy
Dissolves self-imposed obstacles
Eases anxiety and panic attacks
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