Smoky Quartz Tower

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal tower: Smoky Quartz Tower (shop SKU SQT49).

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: SQT49

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.