Natural Elements Used in Storytelling Strands Custom Jewelry

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Natural Elements Used in
Storytelling Strands
Custom Jewelry
Designs
Crystals, Gemstones, Rocks, and Seeds
From Mother Earth's Jewelry Box
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................ 1
Traditional Birthstones ....................................................... 1
Modern Birthstones ............................................................ 1
Zodiac Birthstones .............................................................. 2
Basic Color Qualities .......................................................... 3
Abalone ............................................................................ 4
Agate ................................................................................ 5
Alexandrite....................................................................... 6
Amazonite ........................................................................ 7
Amber .............................................................................. 8
Amethyst .......................................................................... 9
Ametrine ........................................................................ 10
Apatite............................................................................ 11
Aquamarine .................................................................... 12
Aragonite ....................................................................... 13
Aventurine ..................................................................... 14
Azurite ........................................................................... 15
Bloodstone ..................................................................... 16
Blue Lace Agate............................................................. 17
Brass .............................................................................. 18
Bronzite.......................................................................... 19
Calcite ............................................................................ 20
Carnelian ........................................................................ 21
Natural Elements Used in Storytelling Strands
Custom Jewelry Designs
Celestite ......................................................................... 22
Chalcedony .................................................................... 23
Charoite.......................................................................... 24
Chlorite .......................................................................... 25
Chrysoberyl.................................................................... 26
Chrysocolla .................................................................... 27
Chrysoprase ................................................................... 28
Citrine Quartz ................................................................ 29
Clear Quartz ................................................................... 30
Cobaltoan Calcite ........................................................... 31
Copper............................................................................ 32
Coral .............................................................................. 33
Diamond ........................................................................ 34
Dumortierite ................................................................... 35
Emerald .......................................................................... 36
Enhanced Quartz ............................................................ 37
Epidote ........................................................................... 38
Fluorite ........................................................................... 39
Garnet ............................................................................ 40
Gold ............................................................................... 41
Goldstone ....................................................................... 42
Green Quartz .................................................................. 43
Halite ............................................................................. 44
Heliodor ......................................................................... 45
Hematite ......................................................................... 46
Howlite .......................................................................... 47
Huayruro Seeds .............................................................. 48
Hypersthene ................................................................... 49
Iolite ............................................................................... 50
Jade ................................................................................ 51
Jasper ............................................................................. 52
Jet ................................................................................... 53
Kambaba Jasper ............................................................. 54
Kyanite ........................................................................... 55
Labradorite ..................................................................... 56
Lapis Lazuli ................................................................... 57
Lava Rock ...................................................................... 58
Lodalite .......................................................................... 59
Magnesite ....................................................................... 60
Malachite ....................................................................... 61
Milky Quartz .................................................................. 62
Mookaite ........................................................................ 63
Moonstone ..................................................................... 64
Moss Agate .................................................................... 65
Natural Quartz................................................................ 66
Obsidian ......................................................................... 67
Onyx .............................................................................. 68
Opal ............................................................................... 69
Paua Shells ..................................................................... 70
Pearl ............................................................................... 71
Peridot ............................................................................ 72
Petrified Wood ............................................................... 73
Phosphosiderite .............................................................. 74
Pietersite ........................................................................ 75
Prehnite .......................................................................... 76
Pyrite .............................................................................. 77
Red Quartz ..................................................................... 78
Rhodocrosite .................................................................. 79
Rhodonite ....................................................................... 80
Rhyolite.......................................................................... 81
Rose Quartz.................................................................... 82
Rosewood ...................................................................... 83
Ruby............................................................................... 84
Rudraksha Seeds ............................................................ 85
Rutilated Quartz ............................................................. 86
Sapphire ......................................................................... 87
Selenite .......................................................................... 88
Serpentine ...................................................................... 89
Silver .............................................................................. 90
Smoky Quartz ................................................................ 91
Sodalite .......................................................................... 92
Solar Quartz ................................................................... 93
Spinel ............................................................................. 94
Stichtite .......................................................................... 95
Sunstone ......................................................................... 96
Tanzanite........................................................................ 97
Tektite ............................................................................ 98
Tiger’s Eye..................................................................... 99
Topaz ........................................................................... 100
Tourmaline ................................................................... 101
Tourmaline Quartz ....................................................... 102
Turquoise ..................................................................... 103
Unakite ......................................................................... 104
Zircon........................................................................... 105
Zoisite .......................................................................... 106
Overview
Just like each of us, every rock in earth’s jewelry box has a
history and a story to tell. Raw minerals, crystals, gems, and
other natural elements are genuine and artful. They are earthy
and soulful. Stones can trigger memories we have from our past
such as places we’ve been or loved ones we want to keep close.
We may be drawn to certain gems because of color or texture, a
birthstone, or a healing quality they possess. When put on a
strand and worn as jewelry, they will not only give a finishing
touch to your wardrobe, but these Storytelling Strands can also
be conversation pieces that bring you great joy.
All of my jewelry creations are handmade and most pieces are
one of a kind. The stones are all natural and have been collected
from my travels all over the United States as well as other parts
of the world including Australia, New Zealand, and Peru. I
consciously try to honor these gemstones in order to let the
finished strands tell their stories. Please enjoy this book!
Barb McReynolds
Traditional Birthstones
January – garnet
February – amethyst
March – aquamarine
April – diamond
May – emerald
June – pearl, alexandrite
July – ruby
August – peridot
September – sapphire
October – opal, tourmaline
November – yellow topaz, citrine
December –zircon, turquoise,
tanzanite
Modern Birthstones
January – garnet
July – ruby, carnelian
February – amethyst
August – peridot
March – aquamarine
September – sapphire, lapis lazuli
April – diamond, clear
quartz
May – emerald, malachite
October – opal, tourmaline
June – pearl, moonstone
December –blue topaz, turquoise,
tanzanite
November – yellow topaz, citrine
Information obtained from various sources.
Zodiac Birthstones
Birthstone lists vary because some are arranged according to the
zodiac and some according to calendar months. The list below is
presented by calendar months.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 22) – ruby,
amethyst, sapphire,
heliodor, sunstone, clear quartz
chalcedony, garnet
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) –
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) –
turquoise, pearl, rose quartz,
sapphire, peridot, carnelian,
aquamarine
citrine
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) –
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) – lapis
carnelian, bloodstone, jasper,
lazuli, opal, aventurine, peridot
diamond
Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) –
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –
tourmaline, tiger’s eye, topaz, obsidian, Herkimer diamond
emerald
(natural quartz), topaz,
aquamarine
Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20) –
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
aquamarine, citrine,
– blue quartz, amethyst,
chrysocolla, tiger’s eye, pearl malachite, turquoise
Cancer (Jun. 21-Jul. 22) –
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –
moonstone, pearl, ruby,
jet, black onyx, clear quartz,
emerald
black tourmaline
Basic Color Qualities
Black . . . . . . . . . . grounding
Brown . . . . . . . . . . .enabling
Red. . . . . . . . . . . .energizing
Orange . . . . . . . . . . releasing
Yellow . . . . . . . . organizing
Green . . . . . . . . . .balancing
Blue . . . . . . . . communicating
Indigo (deep blue) . . . cooling
Violet . . . . . . . . . . .integrating
Pink . . . . . . . . . . . . accepting
White . . . . . . . . . . . .cleansing
Clear . . . . . . . . . . . .clarifying
Abalone
Color
All colors
History
Abalone shells are made up of calcium carbonate and grow in
the ocean forming a living ecosystem. Various types of shell
have been used as gems for centuries, including mother of pearl,
abalone, and New Zealand paua. It is found along cold coastal
waters, commonly off the coasts of Australia, Japan, New
Zealand, South Africa, and Western North America.
Metaphysical Properties
Releases emotions of fear or sorrow
Helps with anxiety and stress
Promotes imagination in a healthy way
Helpful for relieving arthritis and joint disorders, and aids the
heart and digestion
• Helps athletes build and protect healthy muscles while
strengthening the heart
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Agate
Color
All colors
History
Agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history and is a
variegated chalcedony. Due to formation, no two pieces of agate
are alike. Most have many colored curved bands and other
markings that make it truly unique in appearance. Agate is found
in many places including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy,
Madagascar, Mexico, Scotland, the United States, and Uruguay;
the most famous location is Idar-Oberstein in Germany.
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Associated with love, strength, courage, and healing
Promotes inner stability, composure, and maturity
Encourages self-confidence
Stabilizes imagination and inspiration
Decreases stress and lessens stomach upset
Alexandrite
Color
Vivid bluish-green in daylight and a purplish-red in artificial
light
History
Alexandrite is a very rare stone. It was named after Alexander II
of Russia and the very first crystals were discovered in 1834 in
the emerald mines in the Ural Mountains of Russia. The finest
feature about this stone is its ability to change color. Green or
bluish-green in daylight, alexandrite turns a soft shade of red,
purplish-red or raspberry red in artificial light. Alexandrite is
found in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania as
well as Russia’s Ural Mountains.
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Used as a lucky stone, it stimulates pleasure and love
Promotes a calming influence on those who wear it
Eases tension and stress
Used to reduce inflammation and improve circulation
Helps with inner-ear problems and relieves motion sickness
Amazonite
Color
Semi-opaque blue-green to pale green; polished to bright green
History
Amazonite is a variety of the common mineral feldspar and is
also known as Amazon stone, named after the Amazon River
although no deposits are known in that area. High quality
crystals have been found at Pike’s Peak’s Crystal Park in
Colorado. It is most commonly mined in Australia, Brazil,
Madagascar, Russia, and the United States.
• Inspires creativity and personal expression and is known for
balancing energy, harmony, and universal love
• Known to calm and lessen stress; builds self-esteem
• Enhances intuition, creativity, and intellect
• Eases problems with the ears, nose, throat, and nervous
system
• Good for one’s health in general
Amber
Color
Yellow-gold, red-orange, sometimes green; very rarely violet
History
Amber is technically not a gemstone or a mineral, but a
fossilized resin from prehistoric coniferous trees that has aged
over the course of millions of years. Amber has been used since
the Stone Age, from 13,000 years ago. The main sources of
amber are Egypt, India, Myanmar, South America, and the
Baltic coasts of Europe, but it has been found in many places
worldwide because it is light enough to float on water.
• Promotes good luck and success
• Boosts energy and generates enthusiasm
• Assists with headaches, stomach, spleen, and kidney
complaints
• Used for joint problems
• Alleviates teething pain in babies
Amethyst
Color
Violet
History
Amethyst is a variety of quartz and owes its violet color to iron
impurities. With its beautiful purple color, amethyst has been a
gem favored by royalty throughout the ages. Shades vary from
pale lilac to dark purple, but it can turn brown, yellow, or green
if exposed to heat. The crystal mostly forms in geodes in rock
cavities left by volcanic gas bubbles. Amethyst is found in
Africa, Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Russia, Sri Lanka, South
America, and the United States.
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Symbolizes humility and sincerity
Heals negativity in the home
Stone of comfort for those grieving the loss of a loved one
Used for problems in the blood and in breathing issues
Relieves headaches and assists with insomnia
Ametrine
Color
Purple; yellow or orange
History
Ametrine is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a rare
and unusual stone which occurs when amethyst and citrine are
present in the same crystal. Because the color zoning is natural,
no two ametrines will ever be exactly alike. Almost all available
ametrine is mined in Brazil, Bolivia, and India.
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Stimulates creativity and learning
Strengthens concentration
Leads to inner peace and tranquility
Relieves depression
Reduces stress
Apatite
Color
Blue, brown, pink, yellow, green; very rarely violet
History
Apatite is a transparent phosphate material that appears in many
colors and forms, and often resembles other crystals. Its name
comes from the Greek word apate, meaning “deceiver.” It is
present in most rocks but is most significant in sedimentary
deposits where it may have formed from the remains of sea
organisms. Apatite is found in many places including Africa,
Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, Spain, and the
United States.
• Stimulates creativity and intellect
• Helps with personal expression and the flow of
communication
• Encourages a flexible attitude
• Aids absorption of calcium and helps strengthen bones, teeth,
cartilage, and muscle tissue
• Assists with allergies, arthritis, eyesight, and nail problems
Aquamarine
Color
Almost colorless, pale blue, blue-green, or turquoise
History
Aquamarine has been called “Water of the Sea” because of its
color. It is one of the most popular light blue gems, and is a
variety of beryl. Impurities of iron determine its coloring, which
can range from almost colorless to deep sea blue-green.
Aquamarine is found in pegmatite, a type of slow-forming
igneous rock. Good sources of aquamarine are found in Brazil,
Colombia, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
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Brings great peace and serenity
Enables creative expression of ideas
Promotes reasoning and logical thinking
Assists with auto-immune disorders
Reduces fluid retention
Aragonite
Color
Orange, white, gray, yellow, pale blue, violet; also colorless
History
Aragonite is the primary mineral that makes up the organic
compound commonly known as mother of pearl and forms
naturally in almost all mollusk shells. It has the same chemical
composition as calcite, but with a different crystal structure that
makes it harder and heavier. It was first discovered in Aragon
province, in Spain. It is currently found in Mexico, Morocco,
Spain, and the United States.
Boosts self-confidence and feelings of self-worth
Releases feelings of stress and impatience
Helps with problem-solving
Aids calcium absorption and stops night twitches and muscle
spasms
• Beneficial for chronic fatigue and hair loss
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Aventurine
Color
Green with metallic flecks, red, blue, brown, yellow, gray
History
Aventurine is a form of massive quartz and the various colors
are attributed to the presence of different minerals that give it a
shimmering ‘aventurescence.’ Green and blue varieties are
found in India; creamy white, gray, and orange are found in
Chile, Russia, and Spain.
Calms anger and irritation and stabilizes the emotions
Promotes compassion and empathy
Encourages a positive outlook
Balances blood pressure and stimulates metabolism, lowering
cholesterol
• Aids nearsightedness
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Azurite
Color
Very dark blue to pale blue
History
Azurite is a crystal popular for its beautiful deep blue color. It is
formed from the oxidation of copper ores. Over time, as it
absorbs water, it changes into the mineral malachite, with which
it shares a similar chemical structure. It is also known as
chessyite after the locality near Lyon, France. It is found in
copper mining areas such as Australia, Chile, China, and Russia.
The finest large azurite crystals come from Namibia, Africa.
• Draws out memories or old stress, allowing them to be
released in healing
• Improves communication and creative flow
• Stimulates brain and nerve activity
• Helpful for cancer prevention
• Heals arthritis, joint problems, depression, and skin problems
Bloodstone
Color
Green with distinctive red, brown, or yellow markings
History
Bloodstone is essentially green chalcedony or jasper that has the
addition of red, brown, or yellow markings created by iron
oxides. Also called the mineral heliotrope, the red inclusions are
supposed to resemble spots of blood, where its name comes
from. Locations where bloodstone can be found include
Australia, Brazil, China, India, and the United States. There is
also an outcrop of bloodstone on the Isle of Run, in Scotland.
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Enhances self-esteem and promotes love for family
Calms anxiousness and eases a broken heart
Provides motivation and encouragement
Brings strength and good health
Strengthens the immune system and detoxifies
Blue Lace Agate
Color
Pale blue laced with bands or swirls of white and gray
History
Blue lace agate is a unique, natural form of agate from the
chalcedony family. It is among the most popular and rare
varieties of agate and forms in geodes within volcanic rock.
Blue lace agate is one of the more uncommon and therefore
more expensive varieties of agate. Mined in Africa; South Africa
has fine deposits.
• Gently calms and uplifts
• Brings peace, understanding, and contentment
• Gently nurtures and soothes the emotions, and settles an
overactive mind
• Relieves stress by fostering peace and tranquility
• Engenders feelings of belonging in the world
Brass
Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc. The proportions of
these two elements can be varied to create a range of color tones
and properties.
Copper
Copper is known as a good conductor of energy, as well as a
balancing metal that works with the flow of projective and
receptive energies.
• Heals the mind, body, and spirit
• Overcomes non-acceptance of oneself
• Balances the body’s polarities, removing blockages
responsible for illness or imbalance
• Beneficial for combating fatigue, lethargy, and restlessness
Zinc
Zinc is known for its healing properties and is one of the metals
found in the human body.
• Calms the mind
• Helps balance hormones
Bronzite
Color
Brown, bronze-brown
History
Bronzite is not a distinct species; it is a member of the prolific
group of rock-forming minerals called pyroxenes, all complex
compositions of magnesium and iron and is a variety of
hypersthene. Bronzite derives its name from its warm, metallic,
golden-orange luster and is found in Austria, England,
Greenland, India, Labrador, Norway, South Africa, and the
United States.
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Increases self-esteem and decreases indecision and doubt
Promotes creativity and flexible thinking
Strengthens concentration and eliminates depression
Aids digestion and absorption of nutrients
Helps with skin diseases and eases symptoms of aging
Calcite
Color
Comes in all colors, from transparent to opaque
History
Calcite is a very common mineral, which forms many types of
rock: limestone, marble, as well as stalactites and stalagmites in
cavern complexes. There are said to be more than 300 crystal
forms of calcite and these combine to produce thousands of
crystal variations. It is also the main constituent in the shells of
sea creatures, which means that when they die and sink to the
ocean floor, more calcium-rich rocks, such as chalk, are created.
Calcite is found in many places including Africa, Brazil,
England, Germany, Mexico, and the United States.
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Considered a gentle healing stone
Often called the money stone or prosperity stone
Creates a peaceful atmosphere
Soothes and calms agitated emotions
Quietens the mind
Carnelian
Color
Deep red to red-orange
History
Carnelian is a semi-precious translucent chalcedony that
experiences its red tints from iron oxides. It is recognized by its
crystals from silica-rich solutions colored by these impurities.
Some of the best sources are Brazil, Germany, India, Saudi
Arabia and Uruguay, as well as various sites in South America.
• Known as a stone of motivation, endurance, leadership, and
courage
• Attracts prosperity and good luck
• Promotes practicality and enhances creativity
• Releases stress and trauma
• Boosts a listless attitude
Celestite
Color
Clear, white, gray-blue, sky-blue
History
Celestite is a soft gray or blue mineral which has long been used
in the making of ceramics, glass, flares and fireworks. It occurs
as crystals, and also in compact massive and fibrous forms
found in sedimentary rocks. It can be found alongside aragonite,
chalk, and sulphur. The mineral is found worldwide, usually in
small quantities. Fine pale-blue specimens are found in
Madagascar.
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Brings mental calm and clarity in the midst of chaos
Helps to lighten our mood when needed
Relieves stress, anxiety, and obsessive behaviors
Acts as a detoxifier and pain reliever
Aids in healing of disorders of the brain, cells, eyes, ears,
nose, and throat
Chalcedony
Color
White to gray, grayish-blue, or brown ranging from pale to
nearly black
History
Chalcedony is a variety of the mineral quartz that occurs in a
variety of colors. It is a form of silica, composed of very fine
intergrowths of quartz and moganite, and has a waxy luster, and
may be semitransparent or translucent. This common quartz is
found in Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, Iceland,
Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, and the United States.
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Brings the mind, body, emotions, and spirit into harmony
Decreases the ill effects of dementia and senility
Increases physical energy
Heals the eyes, gallbladder, and bones
Benefits the spleen, blood, and circulatory system
Charoite
Color
Translucent lavender, violet, and lilac to dark purple with white,
gray, and black veining
History
Discovered in the 1940s, charoite was unknown to the outside
world until 1978. It is a rare silicate mineral, named for the
Chara River. It has an unusual swirling, fibrous appearance that
sometimes glistens, and that, along with its intense color, can
lead many to believe at first that it is synthetic or enhanced
artificially. Charoite is found in only one location – along the
Chara River at Aldan in Russia.
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Used to overcome obsessions, compulsions, and fears
Eases fears of sickness, pain, and dying
Assists with deep sleep and powerful dreams
Boosts energy and regulates blood pressure
Speeds up healing of all kinds, including headaches, liver
problems, alcohol detoxification, cramps, heart problems, eye
problems, and nerves
Chlorite
Color
Pale to dark green to black
History
Chlorite is a particular form of clinochlore that often forms
green, cloudy inclusions within quartz crystals, but the most
impressive form is known as seraphinite. Chlorite was initially
rare and extraordinarily expensive, but is now easier to acquire
and is found only in the Lake Baikal region of eastern Siberia in
Russia.
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Alleviates feelings of isolation and abandonment
Used for spiritual enlightenment and self-healing
Promotes inspiration and clarifies personal goals
Removes negative energy of all kinds
Gently calms over activity in any body area
Chrysoberyl
Color
Yellow to yellow-green to pale green; transparent or translucent
History
Chrysoberyl is a unique gem with an interesting feature: its
crystals have cyclic twins called trillings which have a
hexagonal appearance. Chrysoberyl is mostly found in the
gemstone deposits of East Africa, Brazil, or Sri Lanka.
• Associated with wealth, discipline and self-control
• Promotes concentration, the ability to learn, and enables the
wearer to think clearly
• Increases self-confidence and self-worth
• Balances adrenaline and cholesterol
• Fortifies the chest and liver
Chrysocolla
Color
Variegated blue or blue-green, green
History
Chrysocolla forms where copper is exposed to air and water.
The mineral is rarely pure and its crystal structure varies
depending on the mix of elements. It is also found mixed with
other copper minerals, such as azurite, malachite, cuprite, and
turquoise. It is found wherever copper deposits occur, especially
in Australia, Chile, England, France, Russia, and many locations
in the United States.
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Brings change, success, and peace
Enhances the flow of creativity
Lowers blood pressure
Used to treat asthma, emphysema, and pneumonia
Alleviates cramps, spasms, arthritis, and tension headaches
Chrysoprase
Color
Apple green to deep emerald green
History
Chrysoprase is a variety of chalcedony that contains small
quantities of nickel which give it its green color. It is said to
have been a favorite gemstone of Alexander the Great. Bohemia,
in the Czech Republic, was traditionally the richest source, but
now Australia produces some of the finest chrysoprase. It is also
found in Brazil, Germany, Poland, Russia, and the United States.
• Enhances and strengthens friendships
• Brings an increased sense of calm and security, and increases
creativity
• Said to be a cure for restlessness
• Promotes sound sleep and deep rest
• Aids failing eyesight and other eye problems
Citrine Quartz
Color
Yellow, golden-brown, or orange-brown
History
Citrine is an uncommon variety of quartz that occurs naturally
where quartz crystallizes with inclusions of iron. Natural citrines
are rare. However, much of the citrine available today is derived
from the far more common quartz amethyst, which turns golden
yellow when subjected to heat. The finest specimens come from
Brazil; also found in Bolivia, France, Russia, and Spain.
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Increases self-esteem
Has the power to calm and soothe
Boosts confidence and creates a sense of personal power
Relieves depression
Beneficial to the endocrine and digestive system
Clear Quartz
Color
Clear, colorless
History
Also known as rock crystal, clear quartz was the first substance
to be described as crystal. It is the second most abundant mineral
in the Earth’s continental crust, after feldspar. A major mining
location for high purity quartz is the Spruce Pine Gem Mine in
North Carolina, in the United States. It is also found in Europe
and the Middle East.
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Aids in clearer thinking
Increases sharpness of perception
Ideal for meditation and contemplation
Helps when one is feeling stressed or unhappy
Beneficial for healing a stubborn illness
Cobaltoan Calcite
Color
Pink to purple
History
Also known as Sphaerocoboltite, this mineral is a crystalline
form of pink calcite and is most commonly found in the Congo.
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Brings harmony for people or groups working with each other
Removes fears and eases nightmares
Acts as an antiseptic
Helps dissolve pain and lower blood pressure
Good for heart conditions, kidney and uterine disorders
Copper
Color
Orange, orange-red
History
Copper is a secondary mineral, formed when chemical reactions
occur between copper-bearing solutions and other minerals. It is
soft and malleable; a fresh exposed surface has a reddish-orange
color. Natural copper nodules and crystal masses, called native
copper, are widespread but not common. Most copper is
extracted from ores like chalcopyrite, azurite, cuprite, and
malachite.
• Releases tension and frustration and promotes emotional
harmony
• Eases conflicts, and helps situations to reach a positive
outcome
• Enhances brain function
• Reduces inflammation, especially with arthritis and
rheumatism
• Used for blood and metabolic disorders
Coral
Color
Red, white, pink, gold, blue, black
History
Coral is usually found in shallow, warm water and is formed
from the skeletal remains of colonies of small sea animals and
polyps. Coral is not strictly a mineral unless it has become
fossilized. Intensely red coral is prized as a gemstone but is very
rare because of overharvesting. Red varieties are found off the
coasts of Africa, Japan, and Malaysia, and in the Mediterranean
and Red Seas. Australia and the Caribbean yield black and gold
coral; while blue coral is found off Cameroon in West Africa.
• Attracts love and prosperity
• Enhances creativity and optimism
• Balances and steadies the emotions and boosts fertility and
our drive to satisfy desires
• Strengthens the heart, circulation, and bones
• Aids in healing of kidney, bladder, the respiratory system, and
eye problems
Diamond
Color
Colorless, but also blue, green, pink, yellow
History
Most natural diamonds are formed at higher temperature and
pressure deep in the Earth’s mantle. The growth occurs over
billions of years and are brought closer to the Earth’s surface
through volcanic eruptions. Diamonds are the hardest gemstone,
one of the most valued, and are mined from the volcanic igneous
rock kimberlite, in Australia, Siberia, and South Africa; also
Brazil, Canada, India, and Russia.
• Enables us to withstand adversity
• Represents invincible strength
• Signifies honor and pure intention, and removes negativity
and emotional blocks
• Rebalances the skull, jaw, and spine
• Good for coughs
Dumortierite
Color
Red to blue to violet
History
Dumortierite is a fibrous aluminum boro-silicate material that is
variably colored which is unusual and attractive. It is found in
metamorphic rocks and is often intergrown with quartz.
Dumortierite is mined in Australia, Europe, Mozambique, South
Africa, South America, and South Korea. The best-quality
stones come from Nevada, in the United States.
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Resolves opposing points of view
Enhances organizational abilities and orderliness
Helps you take control of your own life
Increases patience
Stabilizes emotions
Emerald
Color
Bright green
History
Emerald is the precious variety of green beryl. It forms in
granite and pegmatite rocks, taking its color from additional
chromium and vanadium atoms and has a wide range of colors.
Mined in Egypt 4,000 years ago, today emerald is found mainly
in Colombia; also in Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Brazil,
Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, southern
Africa, and the United States.
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Known as the stone of love and romance
Relieves hidden fears and anxieties
Aids in healing eye problems and lowers high blood pressure
Alleviates problems with the digestive system
Beautifies the skin
Enhanced Quartz
History
Enhanced quartz is natural quartz that has been treated in some
way to alter its appearance. One of the most common procedures
is metal-coating. The following are common examples.
Blue
(Clear quartz infused with gold)
• Enhances self-discipline and orderliness
• Supports heart, lungs, neck and throat, and immune system
Rainbow
(Clear quartz with internal fractures that produce rainbow color)
• Helps ease any disappointment
• Beneficial for organs in the upper body
Red
(Clear quartz bonded with vaporized gold and platinum)
• Aids contentment and peace
• Helps the back, spine, hips, legs, and feet
Yellow
(Clear quartz treated with platinum and gold)
• Releases old trauma and emotional hurt
• Relieves constipation and cleanses toxins
Epidote
Color
Pistachio green, yellow-green, brown, black
History
Epidote is an abundant rock-forming mineral that occurs in
marble and rocks of metamorphic origin. It is almost identical in
structure and appearance to tourmaline. A dramatic difference
from tourmaline is epidote’s comparatively small range of
colors; the most popular color is yellow-green. Good sources of
epidote are Austria, Brazil, Italy, Norway, and the United States.
• Establishes, develops, supports, and suggests practical ways
to succeed
• Steadies the emotions, and helps to achieve goals
• Helps to strengthen the structures of the body, including
bones, cartilage, tendons, and muscles
• Stimulates the immune system
• Facilitates absorption of nutrients and aids in healing
Fluorite
Color
Purple, pink, blue, green, yellow, or clear
History
Although this mineral comes in many colors, rich purple is the
most common color of fluorite. It was the first mineral to show
fluorescent under certain lighting and gave its name to that
phenomenon. Fluorite is an important component in many
industrial processes, such as glass- and steel-making and notable
sources are England, China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, South
Africa, Switzerland and the United States.
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Encourages a sense of self-worth
Increases the ability to concentrate
Calms and relieves anxiety and stress
Helps to improve dexterity and balance
Known to strengthen bones and teeth; aids in relief of arthritis
Garnet
Color
Red-brown (pyrope); red-purple or black-brown (almandine);
red-orange (spessartine); red or green (grossular); dark green
(uvarovite); all colors (andradite)
History
Garnets form and crystallize in a cube-like manner. It is formed
from complex mixtures of minerals resulting in a wide range of
colors and compositions. However, it is with the color red that
the stone is usually associated. Currently, the largest supply of
garnet is in Africa. Other sources include Brazil, India, Russia,
and the United States.
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Provides fortitude and courage
Brings joy and hope
Inspires love and passion, devotion, and loyalty
Alleviates depression
Helps high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and anemia
Gold
Color
Yellow, gold, and orange
History
Gold, a precious metal, is soft and resistant to most corrosive
materials and doesn’t rust or tarnish. It occurs in free form,
nuggets or grains, in rocks, veins, and deposits. Sometimes these
deposits are eroded and the gold washes into streams or rivers,
where it settles at the bottom due to its heaviness. Gold also
occurs with other metals, such as copper, silver, nickel, and lead
and is found on nearly every continent of the world.
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Symbolizes wealth and good health
Bolsters a sense of self, self-worth, and self-confidence
Promotes courage, confidence, and creative thinking
Balances the brain and nervous systems
Strengthens the immune system
Goldstone
Color
Coppery-brown, with flecks of gold; red or blue
History
Goldstone is a glass with flecks of copper suspended in it and is
often mistaken for a natural mineral. It has been around since the
European Renaissance and was invented by the Miotti family in
Venice during the seventeenth century. Goldstone is made in
China and Italy.
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Calms and stabilizes emotions
Eases bone and joint pain and arthritis
Increases circulation and balances the metabolism
Helps relieve skin irritations caused by food allergies
Eases headaches and migraines
Green Quartz
Color
Medium green to dark green
History
Green quartz owes its color to fine, needle-like crystals of
actinolite and chlorite. It is often confused with green
aventurine, green quartz, and is also known as prase. This green
gemstone is found in Brazil, Greece, and Italy.
• Accesses the healing energies of our surroundings
• Unites the conscious and subconscious
• Blends the internal energies of the heart center with the
external energies of the natural world
• Broadens our perspective, and breaks down false barriers
• Helps us to feel in tune with our surroundings
Halite
Color
Pink, brown, white, yellow, blue
History
Halite is commonly known as rock salt. The halite crystals
found today were formed during dry, hot periods of prehistory
when ancient inland seas evaporated. Halite is often found
alongside other evaporated minerals, such as gypsum. Halite is
mined in Canada; also England, Pakistan, and the United States.
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Balances the emotions
Used to cleanse the atmosphere of indoor pollutants
Beneficial for those who suffer from asthma and hay fever
Keeps the nervous system working effectively
Helps to maintain the critical salt balance in the body, where
too little causes weakness and confusion and too much causes
water retention and muscle damage
Heliodor
Color
Greenish-yellow
History
This clean, bright stone is the yellow variety of beryl, colored by
iron. It is also known as golden beryl and has very few flaws. It
is often found with quartz and albite. Heliodor is found in
Brazil, Russia, and the United States.
• Calms and restores a nervous system overworked by
prolonged stress
• Soothes anxieties and worries, and brings stability and
optimism
• Brings clarity and further understanding, and enables better
use of energy reserves
• Alleviates nervousness and irritability
• Used to remove toxins from the body
Hematite
Color
Black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish-brown, red
History
Hematite is a mineral and is mined as the main ore of iron.
While the forms of hematite vary, they all have a rust-red streak
due to its high iron content. Usually found in rounded, kidneyshaped lumps, it was dug out of the world’s first mines in
Africa. The most common source of hematite today is Brazil.
Other sources include Canada, China, England, and Germany.
• Energizes all aspects of mind and body, and boosts selfesteem
• Helps promote original and logical thinking
• Decreases negativity and relieves anxiety
• Supports the blood and circulatory system, and reduces
inflammation
• Helps with insomnia, spinal alignment, broken bones, and
nervous problems
Howlite
Color
White with gray veining; commonly dyed a variety of colors
History
Howlite was discovered in Windsor, Nova Scotia in 1868 by
Henry How, a Canadian geologist. It grows in irregular nodules,
sometimes resembling cauliflower. Crystals of howlite are rare,
having been found in only a couple of localities worldwide.
Because of its porous texture, howlite can be easily dyed to
imitate other minerals, especially turquoise because of the
superficial similarity of the veining patterns. Howlite is mined in
California, in the United States.
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Encourages emotional expression
Assists in the elimination of pain, stress and/or rage
Reduces anxiety, tensions, and stress
Relieves insomnia
Helps balance calcium levels, aiding teeth and bones
Huayruro Seeds
Color
Shiny red (female); Red with a black spot (male)
History
Ormosia coccinea is a plant that grows throughout the
southeastern North American countries and all throughout South
America. The huayruro plant produces beautiful red seeds with
one black spot covering one-third of its surface. These seeds are
used for jewelry and other decorative purposes. The seeds are
poisonous if eaten. Huayruro is native to Peru and is an
important part of Peruvian culture.
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Known as a powerful good luck charm
Brings happiness and fertility
Attracts good fortune and wards off negative energy
Provides balance
Protects against envy and combats depression
Hypersthene
Color
Gray, brown, or green with a pearly luster
History
Hypersthene is a relatively common mineral and is found in
rocks as well as in stony and iron meteorites. It contains a
significant amount of both iron and magnesium. Distinctly
developed crystals are rare as the mineral is usually found
embedded in igneous rocks. Hypersthene has been found in
Labrador, Canada and the United States.
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Assists with depression and enhances self-esteem
Helps with irritability
Reduces stomach acid and used to heal the Achilles tendon
Lessens pain and tension
Aids sleep disorders
Iolite
Color
Blue to blue-violet to yellowish gray as the light angle changes
History
Also known as “water sapphire,” iolite is similar in color to
sapphire – a translucent, violet-blue – but from some angles it
shows brownish-yellow or pale, blue-gray. It is fairly common
and found in sedimentary rock that has a distinct banding. Iolite
is abundant in Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India,
Madagascar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and the United
States.
• Enhances feelings of sympathy and empathy – both in us for
others and in others for us
• Relieves tension and helps sleep imbalances
• Stimulates memory
• Activates the nervous and endocrine systems
• Supports the healing of the eyes
Jade
Color
Deep green, white, gray, blue
History
Jade is extremely tough and resistant to fracture and has been
used to make choppers and blades since Neolithic times. Jade is
found in two forms: nephrite (an actinolite), and jadeite (a
pyroxene). Nephrite is not the hardest mineral, but it is the
toughest, and is the most difficult to break. Jadeite is more
granular than nephrite – when polished it looks slightly dimpled.
Jade is mined in North America.
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Enhances the ability to act appropriately and effectively
Relaxes us at a deep level, accelerating healing processes
Promotes wisdom, balance, and peace
Relieves anxiety and dispels fear
Helpful for the heart, immune system, nervous system, and
hair
Jasper
Color
Red, brown, yellow, green; rarely blue
History
Jasper is a form of chalcedony that is an opaque rock of virtually
any color stemming from the mineral content of the original
sediments or ash and patterns that arise during formation.
Hematite makes jaspers red, limonite makes them brown or
yellow, and chlorite makes them green. Jasper has been found in
several New England states of the United States.
• Alleviates stress and promotes tranquility
• Boosts energy and self-discipline, and lends emotional
support while dieting
• Assists with healing grief
• Increases fertility
• Nurtures any damaged areas of the body, aiding recovery and
repair
Jet
Color
Black, dark brown
History
Jet is a geological material and is not considered a true mineral
as it is derived from the waterlogged wood of prehistoric
monkey puzzle trees, compacted by pressure under the sea and
washed ashore when storms disturb its underwater beds. The
earliest noted finding was at Whitby, England 182 million years
ago; the finest jet comes from England. Other sources include
France, Germany, India, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United
States.
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Allows us to see beyond the present moment
Lifts feelings of depression, and calms the mind
Engenders feelings of being safe, comforted, and protected
Activates energy in the spine
Aids in the cleansing of the liver and kidneys
Kambaba Jasper
Color
Deep green with black in a mottled pattern
History
Kambaba jasper is fossilized stromatolite algae found in
sedimentary rocks and contains swirls and orbs of deep green
and black. It is the oldest known fossil dating back more than
three billion years and was originally found in Africa. Kambaba
is sometimes called green stromatolite jasper and is also referred
to as galaxyite. First found in Madagascar, kambaba jasper is
now found worldwide.
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Soothes the nerves and state of mind
Brings balance and relaxation
Relieves anxiety
Aids with healing after an illness, and in stabilizing one’s diet
Helps the body absorb vitamins and minerals while expelling
toxins
Kyanite
Color
Earth tone colors, usually blue to blue-black, sometimes
streaked; also white, gray or green
History
Kyanite is a blue silicate material found in aluminum-rich
environments. Forming in thin, blade-like crystals that often
radiate from a common center, similar to a cat’s eye, kyanite is
found in metamorphic rock. The white or gray variety is called
rhaeticite. Kyanite is unusual in that its hardness depends on the
direction in which a crystal is stressed. Most samples come from
Brazil, Myanmar, Switzerland, and in the mountainous regions
of Montana and North Carolina in the United States.
• Acts as a catalyst to speed up other processes, and makes
rapid links between all things
• Calms and releases blocked emotions
• Brings tranquility and quietness, and is known for its
grounding and tranquil nature
• Aids meditation and access to all levels of awareness
• Enhances creativity and sex drive
Labradorite
Color
Gray with iridescence of green, yellow, orange, and peacock
blue
History
Labradorite is a rare form of feldspar found in metamorphic or
igneous rocks and is named after the region of Canada where it
was discovered. It is noted for its stunning iridescence, caused
by light bouncing off inclusions of magnetite. This unique effect
is known as “labradorescence.” Gemstones with a high degree of
labradorescence are called spectrolite. This rare stone is also
mined in Australia, Finland, Norway, Russia, and the United
States.
• Encourages us to embrace new ideas and opportunities
• Stimulates imagination
• Provides quick relief from worries and tensions and relieves
insomnia
• Used to detoxify the body and slow the aging process
• Helps alleviate bone disorders, especially arthritis and
rheumatism
Lapis Lazuli
Color
Deep blue with white and gold flecks
History
Lapis lazuli usually occurs in crystalline marble as a result of
contact metamorphism. It has a history that stretches back over
five thousand years. A rock rather than a crystal, lapis lazuli’s
main component is blue lazurite. It sometimes includes sodalite,
usually pyrite, and often has a matrix of calcite. It is likely that
the ancient Egyptians got their lapis from the same mining areas
that are in use today; Afghanistan has the best sources. Other
sources include Chile, Russia, and the San Gabriel Mountains of
California, in the United States.
Associated with truth, balance and justice
Assists if you feel depressed or anxious
Enhances one’s eyesight, intellect, and awareness
Assists the immune system, respiratory system, and nervous
system
• Relieves headaches, particularly migraines
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Lava Rock
Color
Usually black or gray; red
History
Volcanic (lava) rock is formed from magma erupted from a
volcano. It is different from other igneous rocks by being of
volcanic origin. They are the most common rock types on
Earth’s surface, particularly in the oceans.
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Brings stability in changing times
Provides guidance and understanding
Drives away anger
Promotes strength
Aids fertility
Lodalite
Color
Red, green, orange, and cream
History
Lodalite is a type of quartz crystal with inclusions of many
possible colors and types and no two are alike. This uncommon
stone is also called inclusion quartz, garden quartz, landscape
quartz, or scenic quartz and was formed many millions of years
ago in only one location, the Minas Gerais area of Brazil.
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Brings knowledge from your past lives
Promotes energetic shifting so that healing will occur
Promotes acceptance and emotional balance
Relieves tension and stress
Aids with heartburn, vertigo, memory, and thyroid issues
Magnesite
Color
White; also gray, pink, brown or yellow
History
Magnesite occurs in veins in magnesium-rich rock types and has
been found in modern sediments, caves, and soils. The most
common form of magnesite is white, microcrystalline, porous
masses that are dull in luster, and have the appearance of
unglazed porcelain. Magnesite was detected on Mars by infrared
technology; deposits of this stone have also been found in quite
a few locations including Austria, Italy, Poland, South Africa,
with the finest specimens coming from Brazil.
• Promotes imagination and visualization
• Relieves anxiety and stress
• Relieves muscle spasms, and aids with menstrual and general
tension
• Relieves headaches and migraines; assists with constipation
• Helps people who have bone and teeth problems
Malachite
Color
Bright green with dark green or black concentric bands
History
Malachite is formed when carbonated water and limestone are
combined with copper; its bright green color indicates that
copper is present. A secondary mineral of copper deposits,
malachite is often found alongside azurite. Single crystals are
rare; it more commonly forms nodules or radiating masses.
Malachite is a soft stone that once polished and cut, can be used
for ornaments and jewelry. Large deposits are mined in Africa,
Australia, Chile, and Russia.
• Opens up your imagination and promotes the development of
new ideas
• Relieves pain and aids recovery after exhaustion
• Beneficial in the health of the heart and lowers high blood
pressure
• Recommended for the health of joints, torn muscles, and
arthritis
• Aids digestion
Milky Quartz
Color
Clear to white
History
Milky quartz, the most common variety of crystalline quartz, is
pure white, either opaque or translucent, and owes its color to
tiny bubbles of air or water contained within the quartz. When
other impurities, such as iron, slightly color the crystal, it is
known as common quartz. Areas of increased milkiness often
occur toward the base of clear quartz crystals – again the result
of tiny air or water bubbles. Common in mountainous regions,
veins of milky quartz can be seen threading their way across
exposed and eroded rock surfaces.
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Gently releases difficult emotions
Calms an overactive mind
Relieves pain, stress, and tension
Promotes emotional healing and acceptance
Aids in heartburn, immune system, kidneys, memory, and
healing after surgery
Mookaite
Color
Marbled reddish-rose and yellow
History
Named for the Mooka Creek area in Western Australia where it
is mined, this stunning quartz mineral has soft, banded areas of
red, brown, and yellow, resembling layers of colored sands.
Mookaite is a sedimentary rock, which, like flint, has been
formed from the opaline, skeletal remains of tiny creatures,
deposited in an ancient sea. It is found exclusively in Australia
and carries the same range of colors as natural ochres and earth
pigments.
• Helps to achieve goals in a relaxed and practical way
• Promotes an ageless spirit willing to accept change and seek
new experiences
• Aids in decision making
• Assists with the purification of the blood and helps heal
wounds
• Promotes flexibility if you have mobility issues
Moonstone
Color
Pearly white, cream, yellow, blue
History
There are two moonstones. Adularia moonstone has an almost
transparent pale gray, silvery white, or blue shimmer. Albite
moonstone is in the feldspar group and is semi-transparent with
a pale, shimmering reflection. Larger crystals are rare, and
moonstone is usually found in microcrystalline massive form.
The most important source of moonstone is Sri Lanka; other
locations moonstone can be found are Australia, Burma, India,
Mexico, Madagascar, Norway, Poland, and the United States.
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Enhances intuition and imagination
Brings good fortune and promotes inspiration
Balances the body’s blood and lymph system
Relieves menstrual cramps and balances hormonal cycles
Relieves indigestion, especially if stress-related
Moss Agate
Color
Clear with shades of green and brown inclusion
History
Moss agate is a translucent chalcedony quartz with inclusions of
green and brown manganese oxides, hornblende and iron. This
stone is formed from silicon dioxide and includes minerals of a
green color embedded in chalcedony, forming filaments and
other patterns appearing like moss. Not a true agate, moss agate
is usually formed from weathered volcanic rocks and is mined in
Australia, Europe, and North America.
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Represents tenacity and steady progress
Releases pent-up emotions
Increases optimism, and boosts sense of potential
Enhances concentration, persistence, endurance, and success
Used to speed up recovery and cleanse the circulatory system
Natural Quartz
History
One of the most abundant minerals on the planet, quartz can be
found in a wide range of shapes, depending on how it was
formed. Below are examples of natural quartz.
Double termination
Double terminated crystals have distinct points at both ends and
radiate or absorb energies at both ends concurrently.
• Useful to absorb negative energy and break old patterns
• Sometimes used to overcome addictions
• Promotes energy flow within the body
Phantom quartz
A phantom quartz crystal is one in which a smaller ‘ghostlike’
crystal can be seen encompassed in the larger crystal. This
quartz is sometimes called ghost crystals and shadow crystals.
• Points the way toward growth and evolution
• Enhances meditation
• Helps to recover repressed memories in order to put the past
into perspective
Obsidian
Color
Black, greenish black, gray, or red-brown
History
Formed by rapidly cooling lava, obsidian is found mainly in
volcanic regions. Its black coloring comes from its iron content,
and it is more like glass in structure than crystal. It was prized
by ancient cultures for its ability to be worked to razor sharp
edges for arrows and spears. Obsidian is found anywhere that
volcanic activity has occurred. Some important sources are
Afghanistan, Japan, Mexico, South America, and parts of the
United States.
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Symbolizes self-control and resilience
Helps block any negative energy
Grounds and protects us
Shields the very sensitive from depression
Rebalances the digestive system
Onyx
Color
Black and white bands; sometimes just black
History
Onyx is a variety of agate comprising bands of quartz,
chalcedony, and opal that have been laid down in colored layers
within rock cavities. Black onyx is the most famous variety, but
is not as common as onyx with colored bands. Most black onyx
on the market is artificially colored. Onyx is the most common
mineral found in the world. Locations include Brazil, India,
Madagascar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
• Grounds and concentrates energy while helping to cleanse and
purify
• Enables the wearer to change bad habits
• Provides a good night’s sleep
• Recommended for kidney and liver disease
• Assists in accelerating the growth of skin, hair, and nails
Opal
Color
All colors
History
The internal structure of opal makes it diffract light and may
take on many colors. Opal is a delicate material which, when
exposed to the air, will lose water molecules, leaving small
fractures. Commonly found in the United States; also Brazil,
Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Slovakia, and Turkey.
Blue opal (pale blue, turquoise, green)
• Soothes erratic emotions
Fire opal (rich red-orange)
• Activates enthusiasm and initiates new ideas
Pink opal (soft pink, white)
• Brings compassion and a resolution of painful memories
White opal (milky white, clear)
• Enhances memory, imagination, and creativity
Paua Shells
Color
Greens and pinks; purples and blues; rainbow
History
Paua shells are the most colorful of all the abalone shells. They
are known in the United States and Australia as abalone, and as
ormer shells in the United Kingdom. Paua are unique to New
Zealand and live on the rocky shoreline all around the coast, but
grow best in the waters of southern New Zealand. Most other
abalone are pale in comparison.
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Promotes cooperation with the self and others
Creates harmony in relationships
Relieves symptoms of headache and dizziness
Reduces limb spasms
Helps with various eye conditions
Pearl
Color
Iridescent white, pink, brown, black, blue, green
History
Pearl is the oldest known gem, and for many centuries it was
considered the most valuable. Pearls form inside the shells of
fresh- or sea-water pearl oysters where there is irritation from
grains of sand or parasites. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and
smooth, but many other shapes of pearls occur. Natural pearls,
occurring in the wild, are extremely rare.
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Symbol of purity and innocence
Balances the emotions, increasing tolerance and cooperation
Reduces worry, anxiety, and frustration
Decreases emotional stress
Helps with digestion and the absorption of nutrients
Peridot
Color
Olive green
History
Peridot is the gem-quality form of the mineral olivine. It is one
of the few gemstones that occur in only one color. The intensity
of color may vary depending on how much iron it contains.
Visitors to volcanic landscapes often return with rocks encrusted
with peridot. It’s an important indicator of volcanic activity and
can also be found in meteorites – in the form of olivine. Peridot
is found in meteorites in Egypt. Other sources include Australia,
Brazil, Burma, Norway, South Africa, and many locations in the
United States, including North Carolina, Arizona, Hawaii, and
Nevada.
• Enhances harmony in relationships
• Brings abundance and prosperity
• Removes toxins from the body and reduces digestive
problems
• Helps heal the gall bladder, liver, and ulcers
• Slows aging
Petrified Wood
Color
Brown, black, gray, green
History
Petrified wood is not a crystal, but wood that has become
fossilized over millions of years from vegetation such as tree
and stone. Petrification starts underground when wood is buried
under sediment and preserved due to lack of oxygen. Often
subtle in color, with shades of brown, gray, and cream, each
piece is unique. The most famous source is The Petrified
National Forest Park in Arizona, in the United States. Other
sources include Argentina, the Czech Republic, and Egypt.
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Assists in reaching goals
Increases perseverance and patience
Restores physical energy
Aids memory, and brings stability in times of stress
Good for relieving hip and back problems
Phosphosiderite
Color
Colorless, purple, pink, red, red-violet, orchid-colored
History
Phosphosiderite is a gemstone that is a combination of iron and
phosphorus. It has the same crystal structure as quartz and looks
similar to sugalite. It is a rare mineral found as minute crystals
of pink or red. This mineral was discovered in an iron mine in
Sweden and is currently being mined in Argentina and Chile.
• Assists with finding balance and stability
• Soothes temper and decreases anger
• Produces a sense of comfort and tranquility, especially with
the elderly
• Revitalizes the brain and the body’s motor functions
• Used for the treatment of disorders of the skin and to
strengthen the hair
Pietersite
Color
Brown, gold and blue bands similar to tiger’s eye
History
Pietersite was first discovered by Sid Pieters in Namibia, Africa
in 1964, and later found in China in the mid-1990s. The Chinese
Pietersite’s fibrous mineral is an alkali that is rich in
magnesium. The African variety is mainly crocidolite. This
stone is currently mined only in Africa and China.
• Helps to dispel agitation and worry about the future
• Awakens creativity, bolsters willpower, and is excellent for
improving memory
• Helpful to lungs, liver, intestines, feet, and legs
• Balances body fluids and improves nutrition
• Alleviates PMS and symptoms of menopause
Prehnite
Color
Yellow-green, clear
History
Discovered in South Africa in 1774, Prehnite was named after a
Dutch colonel named Hendrik Von Prehn. It is the first mineral
to be named after a person. A fairly strong crystal, prehnite has a
rich green color and is believed to have been formed by volcanic
aftermath. Prehnite is commonly found in South Africa. Other
sources include the Alps, Australia, England, and the United
States.
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Brings peace and joy and helps relieve worry
Supports personal discipline
Soothes and calms the mind and emotions
Helps alleviate nightmares
Eases nervous indigestion
Pyrite
Color
Light brass yellow, with a dark tarnish
History
Pyrite is an iron sulfide and has an opaque, shiny, metallic
luster. It is magnetic and is sometimes called iron pyrite or
fool’s gold, and is found in all kinds of quartz veins. It is
sometimes found in association with small quantities of gold.
The largest deposits of pyrite are found in Spain.
• Eases anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy
• Strengthens logical thinking and creates a grounded sense of
reality
• Fosters intelligence, logic, and analytical ability
• Helps to overcome lethargy and fatigue
• Increases oxygen in the blood and strengthens the circulatory
system
Red Quartz
Color
Transparent with an orange or red cast
History
Also known as ferruginous quartz, red quartz is found where the
quartz has crystallized in the presence of iron oxides. It can look
just like dirty, stained, brownish-gray rock crystal, but
sometimes the color becomes a vibrant brick-red or orange. Iron
quartz is found in most geologic settings and has a hexagonal
formation in single points or in clusters. Most of this type of
crystal comes from Brazil or Madagascar.
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Aids creativity
Encourages practical, effective action
Helps to restore energy and a sense of well-being
Optimizes blood circulation
Thought to heal disorders related to the reproductive system,
including fertility
Rhodocrosite
Color
Pink, reddish-brown, gray
History
Rhodocrosite owes its color to the presence of manganese. It is
typically a rose-red color, but can be shades of pink to pale
brown with streaks of white. Large single-colored crystals are an
intense, transparent deep pink-red and are hard to find.
Rhodocrosite is found in Argentina, Mexico, Namibia, Romania,
South Africa, Spain and Alma, Colorado in the United States.
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Enhances self-worth and self-confidence
Releases tension caused by anxiety
Drives away pain and anger
Stimulates circulation
Eases difficulties within the digestive and reproductive
systems
Rhodonite
Color
Pale pink to dark pink with brown or black inclusions
History
This pink stone is named after the Greek word for rose: rhodon.
Where crystals occur, they are table-top shapes with rounded
edges, but rhodonite is more often found in massive form. Other
pieces are more salmon pink, with veins of brown or black
impurities. Most rhodonite is found in metamorphic rocks in
places such as Sweden. Other sources include Australia, Brazil,
Madagascar, Mexico, South Africa, Vancouver Island in
Canada, the Ural Mountain in Russia, and the United States.
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Enables us to express strong, genuinely felt emotions
Clears away negativity, confusion, and anxiety
Aids healing of the endocrine system
Good for arthritis suffers and helps joint inflammation
Assists healing throat and lung problems
Rhyolite
Color
Mossy greens, browns, and grays
History
Rhyolite is a type of volcanic rock with high silica content,
chemically identical to granite but has a smaller grain size and is
composed of light colors ranging from buff to pink. Also known
as rainforest jasper, rhyolite is similar visually to jasper. It
frequently contains voids and glassy fragments, which is due to
rapid cooling. Rhyolite is mined in Africa and the United States.
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Helps with issues of self-esteem and emotional strength
Unleashes creative forces that unlock true potential
Helps to eliminate procrastination and distractions
Boosts the immune system, and cleanses the kidney and liver
Used to treat disorders of the skin and aids in the absorption
of vitamins
Rose Quartz
Color
Pale pink to rose red
History
Rose quartz is a translucent or transparent pink crystal that
usually occurs in massive form, although it sometimes grows in
clusters of small prismatic crystals. This quartz is one of the
most valued quartz varieties and is renowned for its delicate
pink tone. The impurities of titanium or manganese give it its
hue. Most rose quartz is mined in Brazil. Other sources include
India, Japan, South Africa, and the United States.
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Said to be the stone of love
Known for its healing, calming, joy, and warmth qualities
Stimulates romance and sensuality
Amplified energy and is used for meditation
Helps fade wrinkles and keeps the skin young when washing
the face in water charged by rose quartz
Rosewood
Color
Any of a number of richly hued timbers, often brownish with
darker veining
History
Rosewood is a very special and rare wood that is considered
holy and prized in India. All rosewood are strong and heavy,
taking an excellent polish. This wood has a strong sweet smell,
which persists over the years, explaining the name “rosewood.”
• Healing power is often in the scent, which is released and
revived with usage
• Said to enhance female beauty and feminine grace
• Scent used for nervous tension, frigidity, and headaches
• Assists the immune system, and helps to fight viruses and
regenerate cells
• Good for jet lag and skin inflammations, and has the ability to
relax a person without making them drowsy
Ruby
Color
Pink to blood-red
History
Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, colored by
chromium oxides. All natural rubies have imperfections which
help distinguish them from synthetic. High-quality gem rubies
of rich color and translucence are rare, and have great value.
Much more common are red and purple-blue opaque stones with
a heavy metallic sheen. Most rubies come from Burma and
Thailand.
• Helps to engender feelings of confidence, security,
enthusiasm, and self-esteem
• Soothes relationships with other people
• Gives courage to be the best that a person can be
• Balances the heart, both subtly and physically
• Aids circulation
Rudraksha Seeds
Color
Various shades of brown
History
Rudraksha is a large evergreen broad-leaved tree whose seed is
traditionally used for prayer beads in Hinduism. Seeds from a
tree sacred to Shiva, rudraksha are often strung as beads for
malas. Rudraksha seeds are found mainly in Indonesia, Nepal,
and India.
Below are ways to determine if a rudraksha bead is authentic:
1. A real rudraksha bead will never float on water.
2. Even if you boil a real rudraksha in water for 6 hours, there
would be no effect on the bead. A fake will easily
disintegrate.
3. A good rudraksha bead will not be broken at any end.
4. A ‘healthy’ bead should have well defined and natural corns
and contours.
• Vital for meditation and control of the mind and body;
prevents stress-related disorders
• Worn to experience deep tranquility and concentration
• Acts to stabilize the heartbeat, and helps to ensure ideal blood
circulation in the body
Rutilated Quartz
Color
Clear with fine strands of yellow or orange-brown needle-like
inclusions
History
Quartz stones that contain inclusions are called ‘rutilated quartz’
or ‘sagenite.’ Rutiles are small needlelike crystals that might be
red, black, or brassy yellow. Rutilated quartz is found in Africa,
Brazil, Germany, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and
Switzerland.
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Lightens heavy moods
Enables us to see beyond fixed ideas
Restores damaged tissues
Relaxes tense muscles
Aids respiration and regeneration of cells
Sapphire
Color
Blue or violet-blue; many other colors including black, green,
and yellow
History
Sapphires may be found naturally, by searching through certain
sediments or rock formations. Although generally considered a
blue stone, this gemstone variety of corundum is found in a
range of colors; red corundum is known as a ruby. After
diamond, sapphire is the second hardest mineral known to man.
Sri Lanka produces the most sapphires; other sources include
Afghanistan, Australia, Burma, Cambodia, China, India,
Madagascar, and the United States, although the finest come
from Kashmir.
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Bring hope into life
Calms, regulates, and reduces tension
Relieves depression and eases anxiety
Encourages wisdom
Balances the endocrine system
Selenite
Color
White, clear; occasionally yellow, brown, red or blue
History
Selenite is a gem-quality form of the common mineral gypsum.
Gypsum was formed by the evaporation of ancient seas and saltwater lakes, and is formed by grouping four varieties: selenite,
satin spar, desert rose, and gypsum flower. Selenite is found on
every continent, including the bed of the Great Salt Plains Lake
in Oklahoma, in the United States.
• Shifts negative emotions, especially resentment and longstanding anger
• Brings clarity of mind, and expands consciousness
• Assists with calcium absorption and other minerals and
vitamins
• Aids flexibility and aligns the spine
• Promotes fertility and increases the libido
Serpentine
Color
Shades of green, yellow, red and brown
History
Serpentine is metamorphic, forming from olivine-rich rocks.
They are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly
found in serpentinite rocks. Serpentine is a fairly common stone;
the color of serpentine depends on where it comes from. It is
mainly found in England, particularly in Cornwall; Italy, Russia,
South Africa, and the United States.
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Heightens perception; calms and stabilizes the mind
Helps to let go of any aggression you may be feeling
Aids the base of the spine
Beneficial for healing diabetes
Good for absorbing magnesium and calcium
Silver
Color
Silver-white that tarnishes to gray-black
History
Silver has been valued as a precious metal and used for many
thousands of years in coins, jewelry, and many household uses
including solar panels and utensils. Today it can be found in its
pure, native state, as well as in various compounds. It occurs in
masses of silver wires, irregular shaped plates and sheets, as
well as in the form of solid nuggets. Silver ore is mined in
Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Mexico, Peru, Poland, and
Serbia.
• Excellent for mental, emotional, and physical balance
• Reduces inflammation, fever, and stress
• Benefits circulation, detoxifies the blood, and prevents
infections
• Helps to balance hormone levels and improve fertility
• Alleviates nerve twitches
Smoky Quartz
Color
Smoky brown to black; smoky gray
History
Smoky quartz is a gray, translucent variety of quartz. Sometimes
called smoky citrine or smoky topaz, smoky quartz can be found
where granite exists, often in mountainous regions or within
volcanic rocks. The smoky-black coloration is thought to occur
when clear quartz is subjected to radioactive decay in nearby
minerals. Smoky quartz has been found in the Cairngorm
Mountains of Scotland and is currently mined in Brazil.
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Known as nature’s stone of endurance
Removes negativity and transforms it to positive energy
Enhances organizational skills
Promotes creativity in business
Excellent for relieving depression
Sodalite
Color
Usually blue with white veining
History
Sodalite is generally seen as a rich, royal blue mineral shot
through with white. It is found in igneous rock and was
discovered in Greenland in 1811 and is sometimes confused
with lapis lazuli as it also has small specks of pyrite in it. Other
colors of sodalite are blue, green, yellow, pink, white, and gray.
Vast deposits of fine sodalite were later discovered in Ontario,
Canada. The largest deposit of sodalite is in Brazil. Other
sources are Bolivia, Ecuador, and Greenland.
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Stabilizes emotions, and encourages peace and contentment
Stimulates thought and endurance
Considered extra lucky for writers
Associated with the thyroid
Cleanses the lymphatic system, enhancing the immune system
Solar Quartz
Color
Naturally colorless, white or gray; can be dyed in vivid colors
History
Solar Quartz is natural, agatized quartz sliced from stalactites.
The centers of these stones are translucent with branching treelike mossy inclusions. Like agate, solar quartz is often dyed
vivid colors. Natural solar quartz does not have vibrant coloring.
Solar quartz is found wherever stalactites grow.
• Brings harmony and aligns human energies, thoughts, and
consciousness
• Increases power and healing
• Said to bring emotional strength
• Emotionally uplifts the wearer
• Accelerates healing
Spinel
Color
Red or brown; sometimes blue or black; green or colorless
History
Spinel is common in peridotite in the uppermost Earth’s crust.
Pure, natural spinels are colorless and are very rare. They are
known by different names depending on the color. Spinel rarely
forms large crystals, more often resembling the thorns or spines
from which it takes its name. Spinel has long been found in Sri
Lanka as well as in Afghanistan, Germany, Italy, Russia, the
United States, and Vietnam.
• Increases the positive aspects of one’s personality
• Helps the body to detoxify itself, and boosts sluggish energy
flow
• Alleviates stress and depression, and aids mental rejuvenation
• Helps heal body tissues and loosens stiff muscles
• Benefits the skin
Stichtite
Color
Pink, lilac, rich purple
History
Stichtite is usually found as a deposit on another mineral, for
instance, serpentine. The stone has a soft, almost soapy feeling
to it. Stichtite is formed when continental plates collide and was
discovered in 1910 in Western Tasmania, Australia and was
named after Robert Carl Sticht. Stichtite is still found in
Tasmania, Australia as well as in Brazil, Canada, India, Russia,
and Sweden.
• Enhances our sense and feeling of security
• Helps us to think before we speak and how to resolve conflict
peacefully
• Enables us to establish boundaries
• Stimulates feelings of love, compassion, and forgiveness
• Aids issues related to the brain and spine
Sunstone
Color
Orange-gold with gold flecks
History
Sunstone belongs to the feldspar mineral family, but it contains
brightly sparkling inclusions that reflect a warm, golden light,
similar to moonstone and is used as a gemstone. Gem-quality
sunstone has high proportions of reflective color, best displayed
in cabochons. Lesser grades are largely milky white or brownorange with occasional flecks of brilliance and is found in
Norway and the United States.
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Represents lightness, brightness, and optimism
Encourages artistic skills and expression
Releases stress and aids mental clarity
Good for metabolism and digestion
Helpful if you suffer from seasonal affective disorder
Tanzanite
Color
Strong blue with red, blue, and brown appearing when viewed
from different directions
History
Tanzanite is a member of the zoisite family and was first
discovered in Tanzania, Africa in 1967. It is a rare form of
zoisite that is colored by a few extra atoms within its lattice
structure. It resembles sapphire but has a more violet hue caused
by atoms of strontium. Tanzanite can appear differently when
viewed under alternate lighting conditions and its blue color can
be deepened by heating. Tanzanite is found in only one place on
earth, deep in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania,
East Africa.
• Focuses healing energy wherever it is placed, but especially in
the throat area
• Quickly releases strong pent-up emotions
• Promotes compassion and calms an overactive mind
• Integrates energy and information from diverse sources to
create a new wholeness
• Relieves stress and depression
Tektite
Color
Various shades of green, brown, black
History
Associated with meteoric impacts, tektites are formed where
large meteorites struck the Earth millions of years ago. They are
named after places where they are found. For example, australite
is found in Australia, javanite in Java, and moldavite in central
Europe. Tektite is found in Australia, Czech Republic, Germany,
Ivory Coast, Southeast Asia, and various locations in the United
States.
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Defuses volatile situations
Neutralizes over-emotional states
Helps us to find solutions to problems
Used for knowledge and wisdom
Helps strengthen the body to fight off illness
Tiger’s Eye
Color
Brown, gold
History
Tiger’s eye is a variety of quartz which has a cat’s eye effect
because of parallel intergrowth of quartz crystals and altered
fibers that mostly turn into limonite. If these inclusions oxidize,
tiger’s eye is created, with its characteristic brown and gold
color. If exposed to heat tiger’s eye turns red, but most red
tiger’s eye that you can buy has been artificially heated. Tiger’s
eye is mined in Brazil and North America.
• Builds confidence
• Enhances wealth and vitality
• Helps you see both sides of a situation and make decisions
unclouded by emotions
• Soothes, both physically and mentally
• May benefit those who are suffering from mental issues
Topaz
Color
Orange, yellow, pink, white, blue, gray, green, brown, clear
History
Topaz is a silicate mineral. Pure topaz is colorless and
transparent but is usually tinted with impurities. It is associated
with igneous rocks in volcanic regions. Some varieties lose color
in sunlight, while in others the color gets more intense. Pink
topaz is very rare but can be created by heating the yellow
variety. Topaz is found in Africa, Australia, Brazil, Mexico,
Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, and many
locations in the United States.
• Fosters self-assurance and good leadership, and encourages
people to express their desires
• Increases motivation and confidence
• Instills confidence
• Releases physical tension, and helps to stabilize the emotions
• Beneficial for stomach issues
Tourmaline
Color
All colors
History
Many colors can be found within the tourmaline group of
crystals. Since tourmaline tends to crystallize in hard rocks like
granite or quartz, it is difficult to extract, and can be expensive.
Tourmaline is mined mainly in Africa, Afghanistan, Brazil, and
the United States. Below are some notable color varieties.
Indicolite (light blue to blue-green)
• Offers relief from stress and promotes harmony and tolerance
Rubellite (pink or red)
• Relaxing and nurturing, alleviating stress
Schorl (black)
• Focuses awareness in the present and soothes muscles
Verdelite (green)
• Encourages patience, openness, and creativity
Watermelon tourmaline (green with pink)
• Attracts love and encourages a calm, centered mind
Tourmaline Quartz
Color
White or cloudy with black linear inclusions
History
Quartz and tourmaline often crystallize together to form
tourmaline quartz that has long, thin needles of tourmaline
embedded within it. It usually contains the most common variety
of tourmaline, the black crystals of schorl, but it can be any
kind. Gem quality tourmaline is mined Brazil and Africa; also
found in Afghanistan, Africa, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
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Encourages clear, well thought-out, decisive action
Keeps our thoughts and emotions anchored in the present
Helps us to sift out unwanted thoughts
Promotes positive energy
Strengthens all levels of the body’s functions
Turquoise
Color
Turquoise, greenish-blue, pale sky blue
History
Turquoise is an opaque blue-to-green mineral. It is rare and
valuable in its finer grades and was known as a symbol of
wealth in many ancient cultures. Turquoise is formed by water
acting on aluminum and copper, which gives the stone its blue
coloration. Shades of green come from iron impurities. Much
turquoise comes from Mexico and the United States.
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Neutralizes environmental negativity
Calms overactive thoughts
Brings good fortune and peace to the home
Increases growth and muscular strength
Alleviates rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, viral
infections, and relaxes cramps
Unakite
Color
Pink and green
History
Unakite is altered granite composed of pink orthoclase, feldspar,
green epidote, and generally colorless quartz. The result is an
opaque, pastel mix with contrasting areas of pink and green.
Unakite was discovered in the United States in the Unakas
Mountains of North Carolina.
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Helps to resolve conflicts, and enhances feelings of self-worth
Promotes patience and persistence
Lifts your spirits when you’re feeling down
Relieves stress and enables better sleep
Balances physical aspects of the heart and circulation, and
soothes any aches and pains in the pelvic area
Zircon
Color
Colorless or most colors
History
Zircon occurs in igneous rocks, in metamorphic rocks, and in
sedimentary rocks – basically in the crust of the Earth. This
stone occurs as small pyramidal or prismatic crystals, such as
pegmatite. It is a hard stone, resistant to erosion, and can
therefore be found in river deposits and sandstones. The
colorless variety of zircon is often used as an imitation diamond
– as a gemstone in its own right. Large zircon crystals are rare
and gem-quality stones tend to come from Australia and the Far
East.
• Corrects emotional over-sensitivity and encourages a flexible
attitude
• Helps wearer to be more organized and act effectively
• Relieves muscle problems and dizziness
• Increases bone stability and healing of bones
• Cleanses and regulates the digestive and endocrine systems,
and improves sleep
Zoisite
Color
Blue to violet, green, brown, pink, yellow, gray, or colorless
History
Zoisite occurs as prismatic crystals, found in metamorphic and
pegmatitic rock. Transparent material is forged into gemstones
while translucent-to-opaque material is usually carved. The
mineral was described by Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1805. He
named it after the Carniolan naturalist Sigmund Zois who sent
him samples from Austria. Zoisite is named after places where
they are found. For example, Kenya (anyolite), Norway (thulite),
Tanzania (tanzanite); other sources include Austria, India,
Pakistan, Switzerland and the state of Washington in the United
States.
• Releases fears and brings happiness to life
• Believed to be a natural detoxifier and helps reduce
inflammation
• Said to stimulate fertility and to help heal diseases of the
reproductive organs
• Thought to help recovery after trauma or severe illness
• Good for adrenal glands, and strengthening the heart

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