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One of the most
important gem minerals, Beryl is colorless in pure form. It is the many
different impurities that give beryl its variety of coloration. Some
examples of colored beryl are: Emerald (green), Aquamarine (blue), Helidor
(yellow), Morganite (pink), Goshenite (colorless), Red Beryl, and Gold
Beryl. Beryl’s lore says
this gemstone is useful for energy, love, healing, psychic awareness, and
protection. This deep-green and
white chalcedony with red spots is one of the birthstones for the month of
March. It was highly treasures in ancient times, when it was often called
“Heliotrope”, probably because the appearance of the gem reminded the
ancients of the Sun setting in the ocean. Powdered bloodstone
was used as a remedy against tumors and to stop severe bleeding in the
Middle Ages. Alchemists used it to cure blood poisons and to draw poison
from venomous snakes. Still today, powdered bloodstone is used in India as
medicine and aphrodisiac. In Christian
mythology, it is said that the first bloodstone was created when drops of
the blood of Jesus stained some Jasper by the base of the cross. For that
reason, it has been highly used in Christian art, artifacts, jewelry and
amulets. Other lore says that
bloodstone opens every door for its owner, being a stone of “make it happen”, therefore it is also associated with
self-confidence, wealth, prosperity, and all business affairs. As a meditation
stone, it represents the connection between the red of the blood of
animals among the green of the plant world. It is also very grounding. Known as “The Stone
Of The Warrior”, provides courage, physical vitality, and the
understanding of the importance of each hard-won victory. Other properties
attributed to Bloodstone are warding off evil-eys, drive away
night-demons, and guard against deception.
The name calcite
comes from the Greek word “Calx”, meaning “lime”.
It naturally occurs in a variety of different colors, and can be
fluorescent, phosphorescent, thermo luminescent, and sometimes even
phosphorescent (continues to glow after light is removed). Clear calcite has
long been used as prisms, and only occasionally in jewelry, since it is
too fragile to be worn. Inlaid calcite was
used on the throne in the Tomb of Tutankhamen. When you hold a
square calcite over a line it will appear to double the line. This ability
will help double the power of all spell work. It can be used as an
energy amplifier, and to help remember information from astral travels and
dreams. Energies directed at this gem will separate and return with double
intensity. As prisms, it produces a spectrum of energy to activate all
chakras. It is centering and
grounding, and can also be used for purification and to calm one’s
fears. Variations: Green: Help to heal
bone and ligament trauma, sport injury, arthritis, and tendonitis.
Promotes mental balance and communication between the intellect and
emotions. Gold: Deepens
intellect, memory, wisdom, psychic abilities, astral projection,
channeling and higher consciousness. White (Iceland Spar):
Fosters spirituality, awareness, feelings of love and connectedness to the
entire universe. Gives the feeling of protectiveness and worthiness. When
worn or placed on the altar, it doubles the power of the ritual. Gray: Encourages
calmness and serenity. Neutralizes the impact of karmic influence, allows
clear visions and aids to remain neutral in arguments. Brown or Gold:
Insight into the truth, opens mind to inner wisdom. Blue: Balances
emotions and removes blocked emotions. Opens, heals, and unblock chakras. Orange: Happiness and
safety, reduces inappropriate skepticism. Red: Drains
negativity from the body. Opens the heart chakra. Protection. Black: Predict and
prevent problems. Violet: Peace and
harmony with the universe. This red to orange
variety of Chalcedony, was a sacred stone in Egypt and Tibet, and a
birthstone for the month of August and the sign of Leo. It is connected to
both the elements of Earth and Fire. As Earth, it is grounding and helps
one to feel in control of his own life and comfortable with the
environment he finds himself. Also gives a feeling of being settled and
secure. As Fire, it is
stimulating to the mind, and helps us make the most out of life. It
induces creativity and verbal skill. It helps us to take action and
increases personal power. Carnelian also has a
clearing effect, helping us get rid of negativity, and replace it with
positive energy, stopping feelings such as jealousy, apathy, fear and
rage. It activates the
lower chakras and stimulates the reproductive organs, been therefore used
as a fertility symbol. As a healing stone,
it has been used to purify the blood and liver, and increase physical
energy. A variety of
Chrysoberyl, and a cousin to the Alexandrite, it has a distinct band of
light across its face, which sweeps from side to side. Its colors range from
honey brown to apple green, mostly bright colors. It is a stone said to
direct fortune to the bearer, and give them a serene sense of happiness.
It enhances awareness and intuition, gives insight and helps to attain
balance during life changes. Of sky blue color, it
is unique in the mineral kingdom. Just by gazing into it, you feel like
you are floating in the sky among Angels, thus being a great to stone when
working with Angels. It brings inner peace
and tranquility, and emits energy of compassion. Celestine is used to
heal eyesight troubles, soothe nerves, combat toxins and aid in digestion. It balances the yin
and yang energies and promotes a creative focus, also enhancing creativity
and aiding when focus is needed for schoolwork or other learning endeavor.
Also used to help a
person adjust to constant life changes, promoting growth. It works on both
the third eye and throat chakras, being useful for meditation and psychic
development, as well as communication and verbal skills. This stone was found
in Russia in 1978, near the Charo river (from which it gets its name).
This is the only known location for this rare stone, and it is thought to
have been mined out by now. The colors on it
range from a bright lavender to dark purple with white, gray and black
veining. Its healing
properties include an aid for headaches, liver problems and balancing the
blood pressure. It soothes “hot”
emotions, helping to “let go”, and enhances self-esteem, the ability
to love, and to bring unconditional love into your life.
It works on the 3rd
eye chakra, and accelerates spiritual growth, bringing the bearer a sense
of peace and harmony with the divine flow of life and destiny. It provides
spiritual transformation, while helping us understand karmic lessons. This gem is also used
to cleanse one’s aura, and to help them walk their dharma (the personal
path of service in this lifetime). This unusual stone is
found in riverbeds in China. It can be found in red to brown and black
colors, “abloom” with flower-shaped bursts of color, and for that
reason, it is also called “Flower Stone”. It is attuned with
the signs of Taurus and Aquarius, and can be used to treat disorders of
the skin, eyes, and skeletal system. Chrysanthemum stone
also helps to eliminate feelings of jealousy and resentment and, being the
stone of harmony, it brings innocence and joy and can facilitate the aging
process. Often confused with
turquoise, this blue-to-green copper bearing stone can be found wherever
copper deposits occur. It is attuned to the
Zodiac signs of Virgo and Gemini. Chrysocolla can be
used for the healing of arthritis, diabetes, ulcers, and to aid the
digestive system. It carries a feminine
energy and it is also very powerful at helping during childbirth and to
regulate menstrual periods. It is the stone of
honesty, and can make one comfortable speaking the truth without guilt, as
it also opens communications. It makes the person more sensitive and
better able to express themselves. It also invokes the
power of affirmation, and aids into putting one’s heart into words,
creating words of power and sacred songs. This is a gemstone
helpful when trying to overcome stress, bringing serenity and tolerance,
and letting go of past fears. It opens a person up for intimacy, as it
attracts and nurtures feelings of unconditional love. Can also be used to
aid in the grieving process, bringing inner emotional strength. It
enhances the inner and outer sight and helps to transform negative
emotions into positive ones. The name of this
green-apple colored stone comes from the Greek “crysos prason”,
meaning “gold leek”. It is the most valuable of the chalcedony group. Historically, the
Greek and Roman peoples praised this stone, and made popular cameos out of
it. The Egyptians had it next to Lapis Lazuli in value, and made beads for
jewelry out of chrysophrase. As the legend goes,
it is said Alexander the Great always wore a piece of this stone in his
girdle. One day, a snake bit the girdle off and the stone got lost in the
river. From that day forward, he never won another battle. In the 1800’s, it
was widely believed crysophrase could help thieves to become invisible. It
was said holding a piece of this crystal in a person’s mouth would grant
them the power of invisibility. As a healing stone,
it helps the heart, eyes and gout, enhances fertility, and it was used in
the old times to guard against sexual transmitted diseases. It works well
with other stones, helping to enhance other gem’s healing properties. In business, this is
the stone for positions of leadership and management. It helps the person
to work on issues without distractions, and with a calm state of mind to
examine objectively the problem and finding realistic solutions. It
bolsters clarity of thought and creativity, attracts abundance and helps
the success of new ventures, and promotes fidelity within the company. Emotionally, this
stone is said to help to heal a broken heart, and provides balance and
acceptance of change, and tolerance for others. It aids in achieving
personal insight, and communicating from the heart. It can also bring good
luck, friendship and happiness. This variety of
quartz is yellow in color, but can also carry shades of brown and red. It
is the official birthstone of November, and the sun sign of Virgo. The ancients believed
citrine could be used to protect someone against poisonous snakes and evil
thoughts. As a healing stone,
citrine can help to heal the heart, kidney, digestive tract, liver and
muscles. It carries the energy
of the Sun, and its positive vibrations, uplifting and energizing
properties, promote motivation and increases physical activity, improving
the overall health of the bearer. It acts on the solar plexus chakra and
clarifies the difference between the needs of our ego and our soul (higher
Will), and fills our life with joy. It is the stone of
manifestation, and helps “dream come true”, transforming thoughts into
being on the physical plane. It can aid in
meditation, bringing calm and enhancing psychic powers. It improves
creativity and personal clarity, and can eliminate self-destructive
tendencies and prevent nightmares. Citrine also helps us
deal with criticism and use it in a constructive way, making us better
people. The hardest, and most
perfect gemstone on Earth, diamonds are said to be the purest expression
of Earth energy, and symbolizes the perfection of our own higher selves.
It helps us align ourselves to the Universe, the All, and creates a bridge
between the physical and spiritual realms. Diamonds can amplify
energy, and it is powerful in increasing the energy of other stones, as
well as one’s own energy. For that reason, we should be careful not to
wear diamonds in days we are feeling blue, because it can amplify negative
feelings as well as positive. It heals the eyes,
brain, heart, and cleanse all the chakras. It also releases sexual
blockages and improves sexual life. Diopside is an
important rock-forming mineral in several metamorphic and basic to ultra
igneous rocks, also found in meteorites. It stimulates the
intellect, being the perfect stone to aid in analytical and mathematical
pursuits, helping us store information and see things objectively. This crystal is
emerald-green in color, and works on opening the heart chakra.
It is energizing for both spiritual and physical bodies, helping us
attune with the higher self, embrace totality of self and find peace. It balances the
energies of all chakras, and teaches us to take responsibility for our own
life, thus aiding on working with karma. It teaches us to live the moment
and forgive ourselves and others. Dioptase also
stimulates memories of past lives and helps us understand our own
spiritual paths. Blue dumortierite
(also called “blue denim stone” is actually an aluminum borate
silicate, often found in Brazil, the US, and Canada. It is associated with
the sun sign of Leo. Dumortierite is
called the “stone of patience”, and can reduce excitability and
eliminate stubbornness. Provides grounding in love, while clearing away
unsettled areas in relationships. It works on the
throat chakra, being useful to develop clairaudience and clearing the
throat chakra of blockages. It aids on verbalization of spiritual ideas. This gem also
enhances organization abilities, self discipline and orderliness. It
reduces difficulties of scattered mind and disorganization. Encourages one
to accept reality, and react in an intelligent manner in one’s own
behalf. It clears away unwanted behavior, and allows for change to happen.
Also said to help to discover one’s soul mate. |
