Wonderful Properties of Gemstones 1
Agate - is a variegated type of Chalcedony and is the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Gemini. Chakra application depends upon the stone’s color. Agate provides for balancing of the yin-yang energy and for balancing of the physical, emotional, and intellectual bodies with the etheric energies. It stabilizes the aura, providing a cleansing effect which acts to smooth dysfunctional energies and to both transform and eliminate negativity. Agate can be used to stimulate the analytical capabilities and precision. It has been used to strengthen sight, to diminish thirst, and to promote marital fidelity.
Amazonite - is a member of the Feldspar family and is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. Amazonite provides for pacification and eliminates aggravation. It soothes the emotions, nerves, worries and fears. It is particularly rejuvenating to the heart and throat chakras, enhancing ones communications concerning love. It helps to both manifest and retain the pure energy of universal love. It provides a balancing and preventive energy, making it a wonderful stone to wear or carry.
Amber - is fossilized tree resin and is 2nd (sacral/navel) chakra gemstone. Amber allows the body to heal itself by absorbing and transmuting negative energy into positive energy. It emits a sunny and bright soothing energy which helps to calm nerves and to enliven the disposition. It stimulates the intellect and opens the crown chakra. It aligns the ethereal energies to the physical, mental, and emotional bodies, providing for an even flow of perfect order to the requirements of the Earth plane while balancing the electro - magnetics of the physical body. It also acts to purify ones body, mind, and spirit when worn, carried, or used as an elixir. It has been used as a symbol for renewal of marriage vows and to assure promises.
Amethyst - is the purple/lavender variety of Quartz is the birthstone for the month of February, the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Pisces and is a 7th (crown) chakra gemstone. Known as the "stone of spirituality and contentment", it bestows strength, stability and peace, the peace being the perfect peace which was present prior to birth. It has been used to encourage and support sobriety. It is an excellent stone for those attempting to find freedom from addictive personalities (either oneself or another). It controls temperament by imparting a soothing, calming, and tranquilizing influence, while clearing away unproductive and unkind vibrations. It as also said to help business affairs to prosper.
Ametrine - is a variety of Quartz, being a mixture of Amethyst and Citrine and is a 3rd (solar plexus), 6th (brow/third-eye) and 7th (crown) chakra gemstone. Ametrine provides for balancing of the male/female qualities, stimulates the intellect and helps one to reach higher states more quickly during meditation, leading to peace, tranquility and cooperation. It disperses negativity from the aura and fills the voids with energizing and stabilizing qualities of pure light energy. It enhances all aspects of compatibility, allowing one to recognize that each "other" is both likened and bonded to oneself. It is also known to help one accept changes to the body (e.g., during periods of growth from childhood through physical maturations and when one is provided with artificial organs, implants, etc.).
Andalusite - (pronounced Ann-dah-lou-sight) is a polymorph of two minerals; Kyanite and Sillimanite, usually displaying an X or cross pattern (fairy crosses) and is a 4th (heart), 5th (throat) and 6th (brow/third-eye) chakra gemstone. It encourages one to look at issues rationally by helping one to see the various sides to a problem or situation and to help one realize the self - sacrifice is okay, but never required. It is known to stimulate memory and recollection and promotes the chivalrous aspects of ones character and encourages moderation in all things.
Apatite - the wearing/carrying of Apatite is known to suppress hunger. Chakra application depends upon the stone’s color. It is a stone of the future and will bring knowledge to those attuned to it by clearing mental confusion. It truly awakens the finer, inner self. It relates to and to the development of humanitarian pursuits - it is attuned to healing, storing information, communicating, balancing energy and teaching. It can also help to eliminate over-activity, under-activity, blockage, or congestion from any of the chakras. It can also be used to stimulate the development of clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience.
Aqua Aura Quartz - are natural Quartz crystals that have been enhanced with pure Gold. Quartz crystals are placed in a solution in a special machine, then an electrical current is applied and the molecules of pure Gold permanently adhere/fuse to the natural electric charge surrounding the crystal. This application of Gold cannot be removed by rubbing or scraping. Aqua Aura combines both the properties of Quartz and Gold, producing a very intense energy. It stimulates the 5th (throat) chakra and is used to cleanse and smooth the aura, to activate all chakras and to release negativity from ones emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual bodies. It is also used to activate the energy of other minerals for healing.
Aquamarine - is the blue member of the Beryl family (which also includes Emerald and Morganite) and is the birthstone for the month of March, the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Scorpio and is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. Aquamarine is known as the "stone of courage". It enhances ones ability for rapid intellectual response and the innate ability to always be prepared. It provides for alignment of the chakras and balancing of the network of structures connecting the physical and ethereal bodies. It emits a gentle and compassionate energy; it helps judgmental people be more tolerant, and can help one who is "swamped" by responsibility. Aqua also stimulates, activates and cleanses the 5th (throat) chakra, facilitating a higher quality of communication. It has been used to guard against injury during battle.
Aventurine (green) - (pronounced Ah-ven-ture-eene) is a mixture of minerals, usually Quartz or Feldspar, spangled with bright particles of Mica or Hematite and is a 4th (heart) chakra gemstone. It is used to activate and clear the heart chakra. It balances the male/female energies, enhancing ones creativity and amplifies ones leadership qualities. It is known to promote tranquility, a positive attitude toward life and to bring one into alignment with their center.
Black Onyx - is a black variety of Chalcedony. Black Onyx, as well as all colors of Onyx, are the alternate birthstone for the month of February and the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Leo. Black Onyx is a 1st (base/root) chakra gemstone. It has been used to banish grief, to enhance self control, to stimulate the power of wise decision making, and to encourage happiness and good fortune. It helps one to absorb, from the universe, those energies which are needed. It further helps one to follow the path alone, promoting the recognition of personal strengths and assisting one in the understanding of the reality of the moment. It helps one to become the master of ones own future. It can also be used to deflect or absorb the negativity of others.
Black Star Diopside - is used to stimulate the intellect and provide assistance in mathematical and analytical pursuits and is a 1st (base/root) chakra gemstone. It enhances academic learning and couples the practical side of ones nature to both the sciences and arts. It allows one to understand the duality within the self, and further stimulates retrieval of the feminine side of nature, being a good stone for healing those who will not allow themselves to cry. It has also been used to calm pets.
Black Tourmaline - and all colors of Tourmaline are the traditional birthstone for the month of October, with Opal being the modern birthstone. It is a 1st (base/root) chakra gemstone. It can be used to both repel and protect against negativity. It acts to protect one from being victimized by the negative energy of another. It has also been used as an energy deflector, being an excellent stone for those with potential for exposure to excessive amounts of radiation. It provides for an increase in ones physical vitality, emotional stability, and intellectual acuity and can maintain ones "spirits" even in conditions which appear to emit the messages of "gloom and doom". It is a protective stone against "spells" which are cast by the negative side of another. It is also used to activate grounding between the first chakra and the center of the Earth, providing for further enhancement of ones well-being on the physical plane, and protecting against those in the spirit world and/or those on the physical plane who are not in the "light" and do not understand the love of the universe.
Bloodstone - is a green variety of Quartz with flecks of red and is the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign on Aries and is a 1st (base/root) chakra gemstone. This mineral is an intense healing stone and is known as the "stone of courage". It can be used to awaken and to introduce uniformity within the vibrations of energy in the base, sacral/navel and heart chakras. It also provides one with the centering and grounding energy of the heart, and is conducive to balancing the total body in order to help one to overcome any distress and anxiety which is associated with the re-alignment of the energies. It grants one the mastery of renewal - for renewal of the physical, mental and emotional. It also provides for the revitalization of love, relationships, and friendships.
Blue Chalcedony - (pronounced Cal-said-oh-knee) is a member of the Quartz family. It was named for the ancient Greek city of Chalcedon and is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. It was used as a sacred stone by the Native American Indians, promoting stability within the ceremonial activities of the tribes. It is useful for balancing the energy of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It is a stone to encourage "brotherhood" among all. It symbolizes benevolence and good will, the benevolence stemming from the nurturing energy within the stone. It alleviates hostilities, irritability, and melancholy. It also enhances generosity, responsiveness and receptivity.
Blue Lace Agate - is a variegated member of the Chalcedony family, displaying blue and white lacey patterns and is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. It helps one to reach extremely high spiritual spaces and has a highly inspirational influence when used for inner attunement. It activates the throat, heart, third - eye and crown chakras, helping one to enter into high-frequency states of awareness. Used in the treatment of arthritic conditions, it can be used to strengthen the skeletal structure and aid in the mending of breaks and fractures.
Blue Quartz - natural - is formed by the inclusion of tiny blue Rutile, Tourmaline or Zoisite inclusions and is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. It combines the qualities of the included mineral and further serves to activate the 5th (throat) chakra and to promote the speaking of that which is in ones mind. It actually assists one in removing the fear of reaching-out to others, and brings stimulation to new relationships. It assuages fear, helping one to see that the basis of fear is only incomplete knowledge; it assists one in gaining completion of this knowledge. It can be used to encourage consideration and thoughtfulness and is helpful to relationships.
Blue Topaz - is known as the "stone of true love and success in all endeavors" and is the birthstone for the month of November and the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius. Natural Blue Topaz is a 5th (throat) chakra gemstone. Blue Topaz promotes individuality and creativity and confidence in ones decisions. It also acts to replace negativity with love and joy. Also known as the "crystal of potency", it helps one to absorb that which is needed from the universe, prompting receptivity and willingness to act. Treasured by African Bushmen, it is used in ceremonies for healing and for connecting with the spirits who have departed from this plane. It is considered to bring wealth and health to the holder.
Calcite - is a sedimentary mineral formed by chemical precipitation through the evaporation of solutions rich in Calcium Bicarbonate. Chakra application depends upon the stone’s color. Calcite is colorless or white, but can become green, pink, peach, golden, orange, yellow, red, blue, grey, or black when other compounds blend with it during formation. Calcite releases electrical impluses when placed under pressure and is an energy amplifier. It is said to help the mind and body to remember - the mind, to remember information brought to bear during astral travel and channeling experiences; the body, to remember the state of perfection during disease in order to return to the natural state of flawlessness. It brings forth a polarizing prismatic energy, which engenders a spectrum of energy to clear and to activate all of the chakras. Placing Calcite, of the appropriate chakra color, upon the chakra, has not only cleared and activated that chakra, but has provided a "sweeping" action which cleared the remaining centers. It is an excellent stone when studying the arts and sciences.
Carnelian - is a member of the Chalcedony family, as well as the alternate birthstone for the month of July, the zodiac stone for those born under the astrological sign of Virgo and a 2nd (sacral/navel) chakra gemstone. It stimulates analytical capabilities and awakens ones inherent talents. It protects against envy, fear and rage, and helps to banish sorrow. The message of Carnelian is that since one IS love, there is nothing to do but to offer the love - each offering of love bringing an exponential increase in the quantity of love returned. It can assist one in drama and in pursuits related to theatrical presentations.
Charoite - (pronounced Shar-oh-ite) is a rare mineral found only in the Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia - near the Chara River, hence it’s name. It is a 6th (brow/third-eye) and 7th (crown) chakra gemstone. Usually translucent lavender to purple in color, it is referred to as a chatoyant gemstone, which means it has a pearly, swirling and shimmering luster. Charoite is a stone for this age. It provides for synthesis between the heart and crown chakras and combines the higher spiritual dimensions with unconditional love from the physical plane. It allows one to recognize, to integrate, and to understand those attributes exhibited on the physical plane which are thought to emit a negative vibration; hence, facilitating the acceptance of others, regardless of the development and/or actualization level in which they appear. This mineral provides for transmutation of negativity and for grounding to the spiritual self. It can be useful in cleansing the auric body, filling the chakras with a loving spiritual emotion of purity, and in assisting one in comprehension of self-inflicted "lessons". It enhances ones "giving" nature, opening the heart to allow one to "see" with love, and to recognize the connection between "All".
Chrysocolla - (pronounced Kris-oh-cola) is a blue - green member of the Quartz family, also known as Gem Silica, it is found near Copper deposits and is often confused with Turquoise. It is a 4th (heart), 5th (throat) and 6th (brow/third-eye) chakra gemstone. It revitalizes and calms the base, navel and solar plexus chakras. It helps to ease emotional heartache and gives renewed strength and balance, and increases ones capacity to love. It can produce great inner strength, helping one to sustain during trying times. It promotes harmony, decreases negative emotions, furthers ones understanding of others and helps one to recognize there is more to life than that which is evidenced in materiality. It imparts an energy conducive to stabilizing the home and re-building relationships.
Chrysoprase - (pronounced Kris-oh-praise), is a form of Chalcedony, that is apple green in color. Chrysoprase is the alternate birhtstone for the month of May and is a 4th (heart) chakra gemstone. Used for balancing of the yin-yang energy and alignment of the chakras with the ethereal plane. It activates, opens and energizes the heart chakra, bringing the necessary energy to the physical body, through the loving energy of the heart. It instills a state of grace within the user/wearer, facilitates deeper meditative states and compassion. It provides a non-judgmental attitude, an acceptance of others and of self. It can also help to heal a broken heart. It has been used to encourage fidelity in business and personal affairs.
Cinnabar - The word Cinnabar is derived from the Eastern Indian word for "dragons’ blood". Originally, Cinnabar was a pigment mined from Iron ore quarries in Europe and Africa, but it was found to contain highly toxic levels of Mercury, so consequently, it is no longer used in the manufacturing of gifts and jewelry. Today, Cinnabar is created from the purified sap of the Lac tree, common to China\’s central and southern regions and is a safe, non-toxic reproduction of the pigment used in ancient times. Cinnabar is said to attract abundance and stimulate dignity, vitality and power, and is quite beneficial in the world of business and finance. It also brings one the qualities of fluency, persuasiveness, and effectiveness in ones aspirations, and furthers ones assertiveness while eliminating aggression. It is helpful in community work and in the organization structure, assisting one in remembering the "giving" qualities of the Divine. It is excellent in extracting energy blockages, yielding ease in alignment of the energy centers.
Citrine - is the golden or yellow member of the Quartz family and is the alternate birthstone for the month of November and a 2nd (sacral/navel) chakra gemstone. Citrine is one of the two minerals on the planet which does not hold or accumulate negative energy, but dissipates and transmutes it; therefore, it never needs clearing or cleansing. It is known as the "merchant stone"; placing a crystal or cluster of Citrine in ones cash box has produced more income for the merchant. It not only assists in acquiring wealth, but also helps to maintain the state of wealth. Also used to balance the yin-yang energy and for aligning the chakras with the ethereal plane, it activates, opens and energizes the navel and solar plexus chakras, creating personal power, creativity and intelligent decisions. Especially in faceted form, it stimulates the crown chakra, being quite helpful in problem solving. It also helps stimulate mental focus and endurance. It is an excellent stone for smoothing family or group problems.
Clear/Crystal Quartz - is the clear, or crystal member of the Quartz family. Clear Quartz, Crystal Quartz or Rock Crystal Quartz is the alternate birthstone for the month of April and can be applied to any chakra. It is referred to as rock crystal in the lapidary/rock hound world. Quartz is said to bring the energy of the stars into the soul. Traditionally, the natural Quartz crystal was said to both harmonize and align human energies - thought, consciousness, emotions - with the energies of the universe and to make these greater energies available to humanity. The natural tendency of Quartz is for harmony, and it is recognized as a "stone of power". Quartz crystals can be used to amplify both body energy and thoughts. It can assist in the creation of power and can provide for clarity in thinking to enable thoughts to more effectively influence matter and can be used to communicate with minerals, plants, animal, and intelligent forces outside of the physical dimension. Quartz is also said to dispel negativity in ones energy field and environment, as well as aligning the chakras, making it a very powerful healer.
Dalmatian Jasper - is a "spotted" member of the Jasper family. Chakra application depends upon the stone’s color. It enhances the sense of brotherhood, goodwill and benevolence. It is said to increase loyalty and to be very beneficial for long-term relationships. It helps one to see their inner strengths and weaknesses, and encourages grounding to both the Earth and in reality. It can be used for protection from nightmares, depression and negative thinking. It is particularly beneficial for people who have trouble relaxing and having fun.
