01/19/2026
🪨 Smoky Quartz vs Black Tourmaline
Both are used for grounding.
They are not the same.
Smoky Quartz
Grounds by moving energy through.
It helps you process overwhelm, grief, anxiety, and mental fog without shutting you down.
This is a stone for people who need to stay present while feeling a lot.
Best for:
emotional processing
stress that lives in the chest or mind
people who feel scattered or overstimulated
Black Tourmaline
Grounds by creating boundaries.
It absorbs and deflects external energy.
This is a stone for people who need protection and containment, not processing.
Best for:
empath overload
feeling drained after being around others
workspaces, doorways, or daily wear
👉 One helps you move through.
👉 One helps you hold steady.
Neither is better.
They simply do different jobs.
💬 Which one do you reach for more—Smoky Quartz or Black Tourmaline? Or do you use both, depending on the season you’re in?