Smoky Quartz Point

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal point: Smoky Quartz Point (shop SKU WJSQP15).

Smoky quartz is the brown to gray variety of quartz, colored by natural irradiation. In crystal traditions, smoky quartz is associated with grounding and protection. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight or grade is listed.

• SKU: WJSQP15

You can see this one in person at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square in New York City, or order it online.