Agate is said to improve natural vitality and energy and increases self-confidence. Balances emotions and calms the mind and feelings
Alexandrite is combined of the rare metal beryllium and aluminium, changing colour from Emerald by
day to Amethyst at night. It works on the nervous system, consequently both physical and emotional
healing can be attained.
Amazonite, a variety of feldspar, is visually soothing, synchronises the heart and throat chakras and
facilitates balanced expression. It improves self worth and instills confidence
Amber is not actually a crystal but fossilised pine tree resin formed millions of years ago and as such
holds an immense memory of past events. It strengthens brain and nervous system tissue and draws
out toxins and disease from body tissues. A good protective stone.
Amethyst is said to still the mind and calms for sleep with inspired dreams, and is widely known to be
helpful to psychics. Combined with rhythmic, deep breathing, it can deepen the meditative state. A
sobriety stone - good for those suffering from addictions. It helps reduce anger, impatience and
nightmares. Physically helpful with headache, eyes, scalp, hair & stomach problems
Angelite – a beautiful sky blue stone of peace and serenity will help the user to get through difficult
times. Helps convert fear and anxiety into faith and tranquillity.
Apophyllite is composed of clear, white and light green striated crystals. It is very powerful for deep,
peaceful stillness, alpha state meditation, dream recall, clairvoyance and out of body travel. Clears
mental fuzziness and channels for high self and angelic realm contact. Mentally, it is an effective stress
reducer, releasing mental blockages and negative thought patterns. Emotionally, it releases
suppressed emotions and overcomes anxiety, worries and fears
Aquamarine (Beryl) reduces fluid retention, calms coughs and nervousness. A physical, mental and
emotional balancer. Precious crystal associated with tranquillity, openness, innocence, protection,
creativity, self-awareness confidence and purpose. Recommended for those experiencing grief as it
helps us to understand difficult situations, releasing fear and anxiety and inducing peacefulness.
Aragonite – The interesting quality of this mineral is that nature turns it into calcite, representing the
spherical nature of existence. In the past, it has been given to young adults in recognition of the
responsibility of adult tasks now being given to them. Helps us to navigate business, managerial and
personal challenges with a clear head and a steady hand. Spiritually it assists in deep meditation
Aventurine is a unique member of the quartz family. It heals the heart by releasing emotional stress,
creating a healthy heart and soul. Balances the yin and yang and is commonly used as a good luck
stone. It can be used with Amethyst to create emotional calm and balance
Calcite The green variety in particular is said to promote joy. Blue eases pain, especially backache….
Peach is a special variety that acts as an optimiser to open the upper chakras. It carries the hint of
orange and therefore, willpower and energy with. Mangano is a peach form of calcite with ultraviolet
properties. Thought to be good for love and understanding. Sickness and fevers.
Carnelian represents the strength and fertility of the earth. Facilitates concentration, balances
creativity and mental process. Opens the hearts and has been known to help many with asthma. Said
to decrease nightmares. Used to aid fertility and problems of the lower back, intestines, abdomen,
kidneys, ovaries, testes, womb and impotency.
Celestite tunes consciousness to the higher planes, improves mental powers and communication.
Commonly the crystals are white and more rarely, blue..
Charoite is beneficial to the heart, pancreas and eyes. Some find it useful for entity release work
and alcohol and liver detoxification. Speeds up recuperation.
Chrysocolla is a gentle soothing and friendly stone that releases stress and is an emotional and
mental balancer. It strengthens the lungs and thyroid, Helps prevent ulcers, aids digestive problems
and arthritic conditions
Chrysoprase. This bright translucent green chalcedony uplifts the heart, brings greater flexibility,
dexterity, wisdom, generosity and self-confidence. It eases depression, emotional or sexual imbalance
and aids fertility. Calming and balancing
Citrine is a stone of abundance, which increases self-awareness and control of mind and emotions.
Enhances healing energy and diminishes self-destructive tendencies. Raises self esteem and reduces
anxiety, fear and depression. Physically, It aids digestions and improves circulation of the blood. It is
also used to promote psychic awareness and is excellent for those who suffer from depression or
suicidal tendencies
Copper ~ Influences flow of blood. Supplies strong energy to the body and mind. Aids metabolism.
Helps detoxify the body. An aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance. Aligns physical and emotional
bodies. Raises self esteem. Strong conductor of energy. It can stimulate initiative, optimism, diplomacy
and independence as well as serving as an excellent tool for grounding.
Coral Neither a stone nor a plant substance, this skeletal remains of a sea creature is a protective
amulet, and guards against accidents and violence. It is especially effective for women and children.
It decreases nervousness, panic, anger and depression for all users and is a gentle, grounding force
Emerald (precious Crystal) A variety of Beryl that physically strengthens heart, liver, kidney, immune
and nervous systems and eyesight. An excellent general healer used in ancient times as a blood
detoxifier, which was often used against poisons. Dreams, meditation and deeper spiritual insight are
also enhanced. All heart functions including love and kindness to others are improved
Fluorite embodies a variety of colours, purple, blue, green and each produce their own vibration.
Purple is particularly valuable in meditation, it helps to calm and focus the mind. Blue is especially
helpful for harnessing personal healing power and reconnecting to the creative force. Green can
amplify intuition. Physically, it is good for the spleen, teeth, lungs and bones. It is often used for
detoxification, anxiety and to relieve insomnia. It is also an excellent hormone balancer, working
particularly well in treating PMS and menopause.
Garnet (precious crystal) stimulates blood flow and helps inspire love. The deep red colour has the
necessary power to help those with anaemia. In addition it enhances all areas of passion. Worn during
exercise or exertion, the garnet will enhance physical stamina.
Goldstone is a good deflector of negative energies, and an excellent protection mineral.
Hematite has a slivery black surface, much like a mirror. It can provide protection by deflection. Must
be cleansed regularly. It condenses fuzziness into mental clarity, aids concentration, memory, self-
control, practicality, original thinking. Helps study, bookkeeping and all types of detail work.
Howlite aids and deepens sleep. It calms and soothes the emotions and is excellent against pain,
stress or rage. Owing to the high calcium content, it is excellent for nursing mothers and healthy bones
during pregnancy.
Jade ~ Strengthens heart, kidneys and immune system. Helps cleanse the blood. Increases longevity,
fertility and long revered as a stone of wealth. Physically, it beneficially affects the lungs, heart,
thymus, immune system, kidneys and nervous system as well as helping with blood detoxification and
reducing personal tension. It is also good for dreamwork when placed under the pillow.
Jasper has long been worn by Shaman for protection. It restrains whim and grounds the wearer in
reality. Physically it strengthens liver, gallbladder and bladder. Stimulates the sense of smell,
promotes general healing tissue regeneration and stimulation of the immune
Labradorite is subtle iridescent green blue and yellow feldspar. The heat sensing ability of this stone
helps us to see the auras of others as well as providing protection for ones own aura.
Lapis Lazuli ~ This beautiful ancient precious stone provides mental calming. It activates thyroid
gland, acts as the stone of truth. Believed to be a great aphrodisiac, it helps to overcome depression,
brings serenity to the mind and success in relationships.
Lepidolite is a soothing and gentle relaxer of the environment and makes an ideal bedside rock.
Removes anxiety, worry, stress, mood swings and depression and brings to the user hope relief,
gentleness, self-love, patience, relief, well-being and unworried sleep. The high lithium content aids
emotional stability. Excellent stone for relaxation.
Lithium Quartz is pre-programmed by Nature and is a self cleaning...It is a power stone best utilized
in its natural, virgin (non acid-bathed) state. Lithium Quartz contains both a left and right polarity. Acts
as a sender, receiver and store of energy. It is an ideal meditation stone. It can assist you on moving
from a stressed state into a relaxing, stress-free meditative space
Malachite tunes into the plant kingdom and promotes social conscience by activating awareness of
environmental issues. Helps to get to the heart of problems and deal with them from a heart filled
space. Malachite is a powerful healing stone that can be placed directly to source to absorb illness
energies, whether they are physical or emotional.
Merlinite is a magical stone that holds the imprint and combined knowledge of Shamans, Alchemists,
Magician Priests and other workers of magic. It’s dual colouring blends the spiritual and earthly
vibrations together, giving access to the spiritual realms. This stone supports magical ritual and
travelling into past lives. Merlinite can bring magic into your life
Moldavite ~ One of the rarest of gems only found in Czechoslovakia, believed to have formed 15
million years ago from meteoritic action. Their origin is not of this Earth and thus new deposits seem
unlikely. It is an extremely strong stone of transformation and is a favourite tool used by Light Workers.
This is a seers stone recommended only to the initiated and experienced user. Expands psychicness
and channelling abilities.
Moonstone is a true balancer of emotions. Relieves anxiety and stress. Specifically provides
synchrony with moon based cycles (menstrual and biorhythm) and is a good stone for feminine
energy. Especially beneficial for water signs. This receptive stone is most powerful during the full
moon, and may be used at that time to solve difficult problems or relationships.
Obsidian is a protection stone for sensitive or psychic people, providing a wonderful screen against
negativity. Snowflake is the intermediary phase when all colours combine to make white embodied in
the black protection of obsidian. A good stone to use in times of change for a balanced attitude. Use
in meditation and astral travel. Black is the Wizard stone, which holds back negativity and can be a
psychic door opener. It is a benevolent stone, which cannot be misused, as only positive energy can
work within its sphere of influence. The egg and shapes are very powerful, drawing upon itself
infinitely. It can also bring healing to the petitioner. This obsidian variety is recommended for all
psychics
Onyx is a quartz variety that enhances visions. Best for meditation and dream emphasis. It energises
the system, soothes jangled nerves, brings security, improves self-control and helps us to be
emotionally centred. Sometimes used as a fever reducer. Used to alleviate stress and great for
banishing grief.
Opalite Opaline (man-made) is said to bring peace and harmony into ones life and inspires Angelic
contact. It stimulates inspiration and is a useful tool for psychics and clairvoyants
Peridot holds the energy of spring time, of rejuvenation and is refreshing to the whole body. Is
excellent to use if embarking on any new project or encounter. Dispels negativity and soothes
headaches. Can be used to detoxify the liver.
Petrified Wood is a composite of jasper, agate and other minerals. It is a vitality and disease
protection stone. Its principal characteristic is great age and solidified change, which makes it a great
help with past life recall during meditation
Phantom Quartz Crystals ~ Crystals with a distinct outline of another crystal within them, or even
containing another complete crystal formation. Phantom Crystals have lived many lifetimes of learning
and because of their pyramidal geometry are associated with the ability to help one reconnect with
past life memories. Also used for healing and stress and ascension.
Pyrite is one of the most grounding stones available. Its primary uses are for focus practicality, logic,
memory and clearing muddled thinking. It relates to the 3rd Chakra, aiding stomach and intestines,
ulcers, circulation and body acidity imbalance. Give as a gift to a physically active person. It will
nourish the body and promote healing of minor injuries and strains
Quartz can be used for general toning and healing and acts as a medium for meditation. It is an all-
purpose healer and protector.
Rainbow Crystal - A crystal with a rainbow inside, that is caused by light being refracted by the
prismatic effect of a crack or inclusion, is called a Rainbow. It is believed that these crystals exhibit the
closest manifestation of pure white light that can be witnessed on the physical plane. Rainbow crystals
can bring depth and clarity to dreams, help manifest wishes, and overcome negativity. Their ability to
produce the full spectrum of colour which equates to the white light of healing, makes Rainbow Quartz
suitable for use on all chakras
Rose Quartz is the quartz of the heart, an emotional release and balancing stone. Its pink colour is
symbolic of warmth and love as it helps all types of lonely and deprived souls. It is a stone of love,
beauty, peacefulness, forgiveness, self-love and emotional balance. It gently soothes and warms the
heart Chakra, bringing emotional healing; easing loss, stress, hurt, fear, low self-esteem, low
confidence, resentment, anger and is very good for expressing and soothing emotions. Slowly eases
childhood trauma resulting from neglect or lack of love
Rutilated / Rutile / Hair Quartz. The golden fibres (rutile) add energy and life force to the properties
of clear quartz and is thereby a regenerator of people, crystals and plants. It helps us to resist ageing
and the general cellular breakdown caused by time. Immune system boosting. It intensifies altered
states and opens the crown chakra for meditation, clairvoyance, telepathy, deep insight, imagery and
dreams.
Ruby ~ The passion stone and revered as one of the most precious of stones. Ascribed with magical
qualities. Known to enhance wisdom, passion for life, truth, courage and perseverance. It is excellent
for leadership and vibrates with cheer and creative expression. Ruby also rules the blood and thus
excellent for any blood disorders, such as anaemia. Ruby will warm the body as well as stimulate
sexual power and potency.
Selenite (Halo rock) A variety of Gypsum aids mental focus and can assist with letting go both
physically and emotionally. There are secrets and mysteries in this mineral that can be unlocked by
sensitive or psychic users. Physically it is excellent for the spine and nervous system, emotional and
athletic flexibility.
Smokey Quartz powerfully opens the crown chakra, inducing deep meditation for channelling and
higher guidance or merely deep relaxation. The ancients used it for correcting fertility, PMS and
reproductive imbalance. It stores information well and reduces fear, anxiety and depression.
Sodalite helps balance the glandular and lymphatic systems. It helps combat insomnia, cools and
draws out infections. Treatment for burns, sinus inflammations and lowers high blood pressure.
Effective protection against the damages caused by electro-magnetic fields, particularly the
background radiation from computers.
Sugilite is particularly good against modern stress related diseases, even cancer. An uplifting and
energising stone, it makes an excellent gift for those with a sensitive or psychic nature, particularly
children. It assists with self-forgiveness, acceptance and self-belief.
Tangerine Quartz is an excellent stone to use after shock or trauma.
Tiger Iron ~ A blend of hematite, red jasper, and tigers eye. The mix
Enhances clarity of mind, confidence, strength, courage, willpower, alertness and initiative. Very
grounding, helping to bring one into their body.
Tigers Eye works with the throat Chakra to aid self-expression and communication. A good stone for
attracting wealth and holding on to it. Imparts confidence, willpower, clear thinking and speaking. It
physically aids digestion, the stomach and ulcers by reducing anxiety.
Tourmaline Black offers a strong protective field which assists in deflecting heavy or negative
energies. Aids cultivation of inner wisdom, mastery and stillness of heart and mind. Encourages
individuality, stability, courage and patience. Beneficially influences adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal
column, colon and legs. Green assists one in cutting through and clearing emotional pain and
confusion. Soothing, balancing, rejuvenating in times of emotional transition, exhaustion and stress.
Beneficially influences pituitary gland, nervous system, endocrine system, heart, blood, reproductive
system, thymus gland, bones, muscular tissue and lungs. Red/Pink enhances one’s ability to cope
with life and meet new challenges with courage, optimism, hope and cheerfulness. Assists one in
moving through and releasing grief, sorrow, guilt and fear. The lithium in tourmaline aids emotional
stability and balance.
Turquoise is the sacred stone of Native Americans and imparts long life by protecting us against
pollution. It provides overall toning physically. It helps break down creativity block and eases
depression. Physically it is helpful with anorexia, headache, throat problems, lungs, asthma, and
infections.
Unakite. This stone is a swirl of colour, primarily green and pink, which works as a mobiliser for the
heart chakra, providing confidence to the heart, so that movement and growth can be undertaken.
Good for the reproductive system, it can be a great help to ensuring a healthy pregnancy.
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