Crystal Information

Metaphysical Meanings of Stones

The information about the properties of the stones is for educational purposes only. This information does not imply a guarantee of effect and is not intended to replace the diagnosis of a certified physician. Please use this information responsibly and spiritually.

Actinolite: amphibole silicate mineral

A shielding crystal – heals the subtle energy body, filling in gaps that result in psychic attack, illness, stress & negativity. Increases self-esteem by getting rid of negative feelings. Become more in tune with nature; our surroundings; and to connect with spirit guides. Good for stress reduction and aiding in proper liver & kidney functions and strengthening the immune system.

Aegirine: a silicate mineral

Helps to remove negative or stuck energies; revitalizes energy; encourages self acceptance, self esteem and self reliance. Cleanses & stimulates the lymphatic system and helps remove emotional blockages.

Agates: a form of Chalcedony (silicon dioxide)

Black: Grounding; protective; calms during bereavement & stressful households. Helps alleviate problems of the bones & joints and pain of the neck or shoulder.

Blue Lace: Communication; clarity; confidence; calming & peaceful. Good for eye infections, ears/nose/throat, swollen glands, colic, asthma, aches, bursitis, bruises, and dental pain & problems.

Dendritic: Growth; change; and wisdom through inner work. Assists with connection to nature and for emotional balance.

Fire (contains limonite and/or iron for flash): A very protective stone with a deep calming energy that brings security and safety. Can give you courage and strengthen your will power. Aids in increasing blood circulation & metabolic rate; reduces fevers and hot flashes, enhances night vision, and assists with healing the stomach and nervous & endocrine systems.

Moss: The most powerful of the agates – promotes stability, persistence & grounding. An abundance stone that is great for gardens to promote growth. Helps relieve symptoms of bacterial & viral infections; chest & lungs; blood & lymph circulation; and dehydration.

Third Eye (Botswana): Wards off the evil eye – protects sensitive people from being hurt. Self-satisfaction. Enhances sexual energy by increasing physical stamina.

Agni Manitie Tektite: Pearl of the Divine Fire

A tektite found on the island of Java, Indonesia. It works with the Solar Plexis to raise your energy levels, creativity, and manifestation. Also, assists with Kundalini Awakening for self-enlightenment. Very grounding and protects from negative energy. Helps to heal the gut.

Alexandrite: Chyrsoberyl

Crystal of contrasts. It opens intuition, creates a strong will and personal magnetism. Rebuilds self-respect. An emotional soother – aids in helping the nervous system, spleen, pancreas, & male reproductive organs.

Amazonite: microlene Feldspar from orthoclase group

Clarifies & improves thinking; balances energies; pacifies & soothes; promotes kindness & practicality. Good for balancing emotions & increasing stamina.

Amber: fossilized tree resin. Copal is younger than Baltic.

Helps the body to heal itself by absorbing & transmuting negative energy into positive energy. Symbol of courage; helps remove energy blockages; protects from negativity. For good luck & success; general healing; joint problems; stomach & kidneys.

Amethyst: Silicon Dioxide (Manganese & Iron give the quartz its purple color)

Stone of the Mind – Protection; purification; enhances psychic abilities; calmness and clarity during anxiety & confusion. Helps with the release of addictions such as alcohol; detoxification; AIDS/HIV; tumors; emphysema; insomnia; ear problems & fainting.

Ametrine: Amethyst and Citrine combo

A very powerful money stone - promotes decisiveness through mental & spiritual clarity. Fights depression and promotes tranquility.

Angelite: Anhydrite (calcium sulfate)

(Do not put in water - it looses its polish if submerged)

Angelic communication; love; releases anger; & increases telepathy. Helps with Inflammation and afflictions of the throat; balances thyroid; & weight control.

Apatite: Fluorine-chlorine-hydroxyl phosphate

Golden yellow: A learning stone; helps clarify your purpose in life and assists in the project from beginning to end.

Blue: Inspirational; enhances psychic abilities and communication.

Green: Knowledge of the heart; relaxation; & revitalization.

Generally, helps heal bones; strengthens teeth; helps joints; & hypertension.

Apophyllite (white, green & orange): Hydrous calcium potassium fluorosilicate

(Powerful enough to clear negative energies out of Quartz crystals) Universal love; perfection; assists with connection between physical & spiritual realms. Good for addictions; fatigue; aching feet; and helps improve eyesight.

Aquamarine: Beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate with iron oxide) Blue, bluish- green, or pale green

Use in deep meditations to be in touch with yourself; peace & serenity; embodies courage & protection; communication; and aids in letting go of past emotional issues. Good for the thymus gland; calms nerves; and aids throat afflictions.

Aragonite: a polymorph of calcium carbonate

Brown: Focus; patience; discipline & reliability. Helps calm night twitches; muscle spasms; and joint aches.

Brown Star cluster: Radiates its energy in all directions; balances & cleanses your surrounding energy; instills confidence.

Blue: Communication; patience; acceptance; combats anger & emotional stress. Intensifies enjoyment in all emotional states; calms and soothes nerves; helps with pain; and strengthens immune system.

White: Spiritual purification; emanates the energies of love, compassion & forgiveness to heal oneself. Helps to heal oneself emotionally.

Astrophyllite: Potassium Sodium Iron Manganese Titanium Silicate Hydroxide (rare titanium mineral)

Self-knowledge & self-acceptance; grounding; calms, & protects; increases sensitivity of touch and perception (excellent tool for acupressure or massage as it enhances awareness of client's needs). When needed, it helps to protect & guide during astral travel & dream time. Good for hormonal & reproductive systems, including PMS & menopausal issues; epilepsy; large intestines; ADD; ADHD; and anxiety.

Aurolite 23: Also known as Red Cap Amethyst – Ontario, Canada

(Amethyst, Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, Limonite, Iron, Covellite, Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite, Epidote, Gilalite, Bornite, Rutile, Geothite, Pyrolusite, Pyrite, Magnetite, Lepidocrosite, Ajoite, Hematite, Titanite & Cacoxenite)

A very powerful crystal that has high vibrations, yet a soothing energy. Through meditation, it will help you connect to the spiritual realm and keep you grounded on earth. It will align all of your chakras & reconcile your entire internal system. It reminds you to take time out for yourself & embrace the healing and rejuvenation. Can help replenish your emotional stores when they are drained (good for empaths). Good for stress, headaches, eye strain, muscle health and can ease spasms and pains.

Aventurine: Quartz (silicon dioxide) with particles of mica, hematite or goethite

Green: Growth; confidence; and stone of luck & chance (put in left pocket when buying lottery ticket or other gambling). All purpose healing stone - for fever; stress; eczema; strengthens eyesight; and treatment of heart problems

Blue: uIncreases vitality; self-discipline; & promotes inner strength. Good for stress and nearsightedness.

Yellow: Balances emotions – great for teenagers.

Red: Assists in creativity; sexuality; strength & determination. Good for helping to equalize blood pressure & helps during the healing phase for cancer.

Peach: Gently increases energy; boosts creativity; & helps with decision making. Good for lungs, heart, adrenal glands & genitalia.

Azurite: Carbonate (oxidized copper)

Stone of Heaven – stimulates the third eye

Promotes insight & vision; creativity; growth & confidence; and communication. Stimulates liver, brain, nerve activity, and thyroid. Aids with detoxification.

Barite: Barium Sulfate (desert rose + gypsum & barite)

High vibrational stone of inner vision, inter-dimensional travel, & angelic communication. Boosts psychic abilities, confidence, self-esteem, & promotes positive thinking. A good healer for the earthly environment. Good for digestion, stress, anxirty, tension, nerves, blood pressure, insomnia, and mental & physical fatigue.

Bismuth (lab-grown in Germany & USA): A semi-precious semi-metal – extremely rare occurring as crystals in nature

Transformation; change; relieves feelings of loneliness & isolation. Aids in meditation by staring at the colors and shape of steps. Helps reduce fevers; find new treatments to deal with chronic illnesses; ease the effects of degenerative muscle conditions; and help heal after major surgery.

Bloodstone (Heliotrope): Chalcedony – green jasper with iron oxide

Stone of courage - Purification; strength; courage & vitality. Helps overcome distress; anxiety; and emotional blockages. Good for anemia; menstrual cramps; bleeding; blood pressure; leg cramps; colon; kidneys; and lung congestion.

Brazilianite: Phosphate mix of sodium & aluminum (pale to strong yellow-green)

Embodies a potent energy that relates to Atlantis. Do not misuse this energy! Please use integrity. Aids in manifestation & achieving desires; releases anger & bitterness; aids your awareness of people who take advantage of you; & increases creative abilities especially for musicians, painters & writers. Helps regulate body temperatures; kidney and urinary tract disorders; and may balance hormone production.