"In a crystal we have the clear evidence of the existence of a formative
 life-principle, and though we cannot understand the life of a crystal,
it is none the less a living being."

Nikola Tesla

Abalone Shells are made up of calcium carbonate and grow in the ocean, forming part of a living ecosystem. Various types of shell have been used as gems for centuries. One of these types include those made up of pearly layers: mother of pearl, abalone and New Zealand paua.
Uses: strengthens the structure of the body and the functions of the heart. Both pearl and abalone shell hold the same divinatory meaning: intimately connected to the sea - represents the tides of emotion and the collective unconsciousness, an easy flow of feelings and sensitivities to others, connected to family and particularly motherhood, harmony in relationships, the variety of colors represent change as the beauty of existence.

Agate is a microcrystalline variety of quartz silica. Agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history.
Uses: Acceptance, grounding, emotional, physical balance, strength, healing work, protection. Agates attract strength. Agate is a protection from bad dreams. It also protects from stress and energy drains. Agates have been used in jewelry since Biblical Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms. They were prized gems in antiquity. The agates with banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper to give rich and varied dreams. Agates have been thought to be good to harden the gums. Agate is used for stomach upsets. Place the agate on the solar plexus. The agate can't change emotions, but helps to change our level of acceptance of the emotion. Such as when you are very sad the agate will let you know that this will pass and help you get on to another and better day. This is why the Agate is considered so powerful as it gives us the strength to carry on. Carry an agate when you have to make an important decision.

Alexandrite displays a color change (alexandrite effect) dependent upon light, along with strong pleochroism. Alexandrite is a very rare stone. The two most important sources of alexandrite in the world today are Brazil and Sri Lanka.
Uses: stimulate pleasure and love, used for luck, ids internal and external regeneration, nervous system, spleen, pancreas, align mental and emotional bodies.The stone was named after Alexander II of Russia as it was found on his coming of age day. The alexandrite has an unusual phenomenon; it changes color. The finest alexandrite is a bright green but when put in candlelight or any reddish light, the stone changes to a bright red.

Amazonite sometimes called "Amazon stone" or the Lucky Hope Stone - is a green variety of microcline feldspar.
Uses: soothing to nervous system,kundalini awakening, creativity physical stamina. Amazonite assists in communicating one’s true thoughts and feelings without over-emotionalism. It also enables one to see a problem from another’s point of view in order to affect peace, or to see both sides of an issue objectively to resolve one’s own inner conflicts. Sleeping with an Amazonite can bring these components into focus through the symbolism of dreams.

Amber is technically not a gemstone or mineral, but a fossilized sap from prehistoric trees that has aged over the course of millions of years. Amber is usually thought of as yellow golden in hue, but amber also can be found in shades of milky white, red-orange, green, black and even (very rarely) violet.
Uses: lungs, spleen, heart, endocrine system, memory, calming, protection, purifying, revitalizing, transmuting energy of the earth, draws disease out of the body and transforms it, clears negativity, electrically alive with solidified golden light, kundalini awakening, activates altruistic nature, spiritual development. Early physicians prescribed amber for headaches, heart problems, arthritis and a variety of other ailments. In ancient times, amber was carried by travelers for protection.

Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz.
Uses: Strengthens endocrine and immune systems, arthritis, blood cleanser and energizer, hearing and bones, mental disorders
inspiration and intuition, spiritual/psychic awakening, creativity, courage and transmutes one's lower nature into the more highly refined aspects of their high potentials purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness, enhances right brain activity and pineal and pituitary glands.

Ametrine also known as trystine or by its trade name as bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz. It is a mixture of amethyst and citrine with zones of purple and yellow or orange. Because the color zoning effect is natural, no two ametrines will ever be exactly alike. Ametrine is actually not a single unique mineral – it’s two minerals mixed together! As you might be able to guess from its portmanteau name, these two minerals are amethyst and citrine, which are both forms of quartz. I
Uses: depression, inner peace and tranquility, money stone, higher psychic awareness and spiritual enlightenment.

Angel Aura Angel Aura Quartz, also known as Aura Lite, is the name given to Quartz that undergoes extreme heat (1600*F),and then coated with a special blend of metals such as Platinum, Gold, and Silver. These minerals create the iridescent glow that Angel Aura Quartz displays, as well as enhancing the sheer power of this stone.Angel Aura Quartz is an extremely high vibrational stone that’s energies can be felt to the touch, no matter the sensitivity of a person. This magic mineral can provide enough energy to fill environments with endless rays of joy, happiness, and uplifting energy. Angel Aura Quartz is the perfect stone to help when one may feel emotionally unstable or distressed.
Uses: uplifting spiritual stone that invites angel guidance, deep peace during meditation and purification, promotes joy, light, optimism, find your personal purpose, channel higher knowledge, reach deeper meditative states

Aquamarine is a gemstone-quality transparent variety of beryl, having a delicate blue or turquoise color. quamarine resonates to the energy of the ocean, helping the holder to connect with the nature spirits of the sea. Seamen carried Aquamarine in ancient times to promote safe travel on the water and to protect against drowning. The soothing energy of Aquamarine makes it a perfect companion to calm fears and phobias.
Uses: thymus, stomach, mental and spiritual clarity, meditation, calming, enhances self expression, letting go of issues, calms nerves, throat, reduces fluid retention, kidneys, spleen, arthritis, spine, self expression, meditation. It has been called "Water of the Sea", because of its color. It is the stone of sailors, believing it would be protection for them on water.It is an excellent stone to use for meditating. Aquamarine is most powerful as a meditation stone, as it brings a great peace and serenity. The Romans used the aquamarine for diseases of the stomach and believed it could cure liver and throat troubles.

Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite, and chlorapatite. Apatite is most often seen in blue, but also can be found in brown, pink, yellow, green (from Spain called Asparagus Stone) and a rare variety of violet.
Uses: heals bones, aids absorption of calcium, helps cartilage, bones, teeth and motor skills, relieves arthritis, joint problems, overcomes hypertension, inspirational stone, psychic abilities, spiritual attunement, aid communication and self-expression, encourages extroversion, draw negativity from oneself, stimulate creativity and intellect, clears confusion

Atlantean Seed Crystals are usually clear quartz, but can be found in other quartz crystals. They attract the user to them by grid frequency and something special that person is to remember at. They can have as few as 4 sides, or as many as 33 (master mason number). They generally have encoded information within the crystal in the form of archetypes. These beautiful prismatic crystals emit a rainbow of colors when twirled around in the sunlight, true recorders giving off a harmonic resonance when spun. They shape represents the union the Emerald Tablets of Thoth the creator of this reality.
Uses: optimum state of openness, guides you in the search for purpose and meaning in your life, powerful healing for you as well as your animals, linked to Sacred Geometry.

Azurite is a soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits.
Uses: liver, detoxification, thyroid, brain and nerve activities, thyroid, enhances flow of energy through nervous system (because of copper content), blood flow, meditation, activates expansion of consciousness and cuts through illusion, transformation, intuition, communication skills, creativity, amplifies healing abilities.

Beryl is a mineral. Pure beryl is colorless, but it is frequently tinted by impurities; possible colors are green, blue, yellow, red, and white.
Uses: intestines, cardiovascular system, sedative

Bloodstone is a dark green variety of chalcedony adorned with a splatter of bright red. Bloodstone is sometimes referred to as "heliotrope" by European authors and in works of the 18th century and earlier.
Uses: Bloodstones were believed to be a magical stone in ancient times. Touching the stone simply stopped hemorrhages. Ancient warriors carried with them bloodstone amulets for reasons to stop the bleeding whenever they had wounds. The bloodstone also fights evil and prevents jealousy.

Bridge Crystal is a large crystal with a smaller crystal(s) which penetrates and is located partially inside, and partially outside of the larger crystal.
Uses: facilitates bridging between the inner and outer worlds, between the self and others, and the self and other worlds. It is beneficial when working with the aspects of spirituality, the advanced metaphysical areas, and attempting to share this knowledge with others.

Cacoxinite (aka Melody's Stone) It is a combination of amethyst, smoky quartz, clear quartz, lepidocrocite, goethite, rutile, and cacoxenite. Areas of the seven minerals may be zoned within smaller segments of this stone, yet these smaller segments will contain all of the energies of the total configuration, even if each mineral is not exhibited separately.
Uses: enhance psychic abilities, links to creational harmonics, promote peace and harmony.

Cactus Quartz (sometimes known as Spirit Quartz) is a new mineral that was discovered in South Africa in February 2002 this was a find like no other. The local African people call it Spirit Quartz. These unusual, sparkly purple, orange and white crystals really do look like little baby cactus.
Uses: transmission of directional energy, return healing energy to the user, understand duality, visualization, meditation, connecting with the Inner Self and the Higher Self.

Calcite,Calcite is a powerful amplifier and cleanser of energy. By simply having a specimen of Calcite in a room it will clean all negative energy and increase the households energy levels. It removes stagnant energy. Calcite is an active crystal that speeds up development and growth physically, mentally and spiritually. 
Because of the variety of colours in calcite it will heal and energise all the chakras.
Uses: circulation, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, astral projection, balances male/female polarities, alleviates fear, reduces stress.

Candle Quartz  is a healing stone that acts as a Crystalline Computer and for the Akashic Records. Candle Quartz is a unique form of quartz that displays the best of both worlds in the quartz family. At the heart of the crystal is a strong main shaft, a single point where energy can be sharply focused. Around this point hundreds of tiny points have grown, like a quartz cluster that transmits and receives energy from all directions at once. Both the quartz point and the cluster are found in one crystal. Candle Quartz looks like a candle that has wax drippings covering all sides.. Mystical candle quartz is normally very white & cloudy. The side crystals look like dripping wax, each pointing towards the main termination.
Uses: deal with one's issues, connect with the grid and spirit world, drippings continue to grow. 

Carnelian is a stone of the Sun, that absorbed its energy and acquired a hot, radiant color. It is also a stone of truth, faith and love, that will protect life and family of its wearer. The ancient Egyptians described Carnelian as a "sunset enclosed in stone".
Uses: energizes blood, lower back problems, reproductive organs, kidneys, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas,creativity, concentration, prosperity, encourage opening and curiosity. A number of legends and superstitions are associated with Carnelian. In antiquity people believed in its strong magical properties, and they used it for a variety of amulets and talismans. This stone was a symbol of life in Pharaonic Egypt. It also adorns the precious funerary pectoral of Tutankhamun. 

Cathedral (Lightbrary) ("Libraries of Light") It can be recognized by the appearance of one main terminated point with other smaller castling terminations growing out from the main point. It is one crystal, growing and terminating as many crystals. This configuration has the appearance of a crystal castle.
Uses: Lightbraries can contain the sacred 'akashic' knowledge written in the language of light. They act as energy conduits through which the universal masters can relay specific information that is pertinent to humanity at this time in our evolution. The double spiraling that occurs during the crystal's growth makes this powerful tool extremely sensitive to receiving universal frequencies and human thought forms simultaneously, refining the essence of universal knowledge and converting it into messages that the human mind is capable of comprehending. 

Celestine  (Celestite, Blue Quartz) is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate. Celestite can be found in clear, white, gray, blue, green, yellow, orange or reddish brown. The name celestite comes fromthe Latin wordfor "heaven."
Uses: detoxification, thyroid, creativity, calming, increases psychic abilities, reduces stress, relaxing, creative expression, higher consciousness. meditation.

Chalcopyrite (Peacock Ore) a mineral with a brassy golden yellow color. Its name is derived from the Greek words chalkos, "copper" and pyrites, "strike fire". Chalcopyrite is also known as the Stone of the Mystic because it has the ability to open your crown chakra and your channels for the flow of information.
Uses: increases your perceptive abilities, assists in pulling ethereal energy to you to bring information to you and others. Peacock ore can be used to break up energy blockages, excellent for meditation.

Chiastolite or Andalusite is a mineral and a brown variety of andalusite which contains a black cross. The name chiastolite derives from the Greek chiastos meaning "cross marked".
Uses: lessen fevers, rheumatism, balance the immune system, fortify nerves, and increase lactation in nursing mothers, transmutes conflict into harmony and dispels negative thoughts and energies, psychic protection, overcome feelings of loneliness, isolation or depression, protection for travelers, gateway to mysteries and out of body travel, enhances the energy of prosperity stones, used since ancient times for protection.

Chrysocollais of secondary origin and forms in the oxidation zones of copper ore bodies. Associated minerals are quartz, limonite, azurite, malachite, cuprite, and other secondary copper minerals. The use of chrysocolla in magical and metaphysical workings is relatively recent, as this stone did not have a large place in ancient lore. Because its powers have been articulated more recently, we do not yet know all the facets of its power and “personality.”When you are using it, pay careful attention to your emotions and experiences, preferably taking note of them in a journal of some sort.
Uses: preventing ulcers, digestive problems, arthritic conditions, strengthens lungs and thyroid, enhances metabolism, female disorders, alleviates fears, guilt, tension, mental clarity in psychic work.

Citrine is a variety of quartz ranging in color from a pale yellow to brown. Called The Merchant's Stone for its properties of increase in the cashbox, sparkling yellow Citrine not only assists in acquiring wealth, but helps in maintaining it.  It is a stone of abundance and manifestation, attracting wealth and prosperity, success and all things good. It also encourages generosity and sharing good fortune. Citrine assists in all fast money ventures, and is especially helpful in financial speculation and for commercial success. Carry one in the purse or wallet to attract money and stop excessive outflow. idence, helps in letting go of addictions, psychic connection to higher self. 
Uses: Digestion, kidneys, colon, liver, gallbladder, digestive organs, heart, asthma, blood pressure, vision, balance creativity, self-esteem, clarity of thought, mental processes, self-confidence.

Coral is a red or pink gem made from the skeleton of a coral species. Coral is considered magical in the realm of crystals and gemstones. Underwater, it is frequently visited by the mermaid
Uses: Emotional balance, higher knowledge and wisdom.

Cordierite (Iolite) ia magnesium iron aluminium cyclosilicate. It is known as the Vikings' Compass, and provides the vision to move us, physically and spiritually, from one realm to the next. Leif Eriksson and other Viking explorers who ventured far out into the Atlantic Ocean, away from any coastline that would help determine position, used thin pieces of Iolite as the world's first polarizing filter. Looking through an Iolite lens, they could determine the exact location of the sun and navigate safely to the New World and back. 
Uses: healing, balance, meditations, astral travel, intuition.Iolite helps in recovering balance, and is recommended for those suffering from disorientation, lack of motivation, chronic disorganization, and distraction. [Megemont, 96] It strengthens the resolve to take on responsibility and carry through, and provides self-assurance and endurance in adverse situations

 Danburite is a crystalline mineral similar to topaz. Danburite enhances your brain function and information processing. It has been known to help allergies and other allied conditions. This stone has a strong detoxifying action when treating the liver and the gallbladder. It will enhance and heal problems with muscular and motor functions.
Uses: spiritual and emotional healing, brings a positive outlook on life, facilitates deep change and the ability to leave the past behind, restful sleep, lucid dreaming, raises consciousness.

Datolite is calcium boron hydroxide nesosilicate. The luster is vitreous and may be brown, yellow, light green or colorless. These high vibration crystals resonate strongly within the third eye, crown and higher etheric chakras, and are excellent stones to assist you if you have addictions. 
Uses: clears emotions, increases personal power, retrieve lost memories, release worries and fears, higher consciousness, connect to nature spirits.

Devic Temple Crystals are Master Crystals. Inside the crystal are rainbow inclusions of trapped air, water and gas called veils, foils and fairy frost. The crystal's external formation looks like a temple with stairways and doorways.
Uses: provide a gateway through which Angels, Divas and other beings of light can enter the physical plane, attract higher dimensional beings of light, teachers from a higher realm, allows the veils between the worlds to be lifted and spiritual energies to infiltrate the physical environment.

Diopside is a monoclinic pyroxene mineral with composition. It occurs in white to light green, darker green, gray or greenish black, reddish brown and yellow-brown. The energy of this mineral depends upon the hue.
Uses: Regeneration after surgery or physical trauma, menopause for calming emotions, heart, lungs. Black diopside is used to establish a connection and grounding with the earth, while green diopside is used for balancing and healing. Green diopside promotes emotional well being and the wherewithal to love oneself and others - expands love on every level, opens the mind to learning new concepts, assists in exploration of connections between humanity and nature.

Diamond is the allotrope of carbon where the carbon atoms are arranged in an isometric-hexoctahedral crystal lattice. Since ancient times Diamond was believed to exert favourable influence on its owner. It was said that the stone provides strength, courage and invincibility in fights. Diamond always was considered a stone of winner; it was the talisman of Julius Caesar, Louis IV and Napoleon. Diamond makes the person invincible, preserves against sorcery, reflects negative energy back to its sender, helps to keep the mind clear and focused and strengthens abstract thinking.
Uses: symbol of innocence, clarity, consciousness, supplement and increase the energies of other gemstones

Dioptase,is an intense emerald-green to bluish-green copper cyclosilicate mineral. It is transparent to translucent. Its luster is vitreous to sub-adamantine.
Uses: strengthens cardiovascular and central nervous systems, ulcers, nervous stomach, heart troubles, blood pressure, vitalizes, balances, tones body and mind, emotional stability. healing and energy work'

Dolomite (also dolostone) is a sedimentary carbonate rock and a mineral, composed of calcium magnesium carbonate. Limestone that is partially replaced by dolomite is referred to as dolomitic limestone, or in old U.S. geologic literature as magnesian limestone.
Uses: stimulates the metabolism of calcium and magnesium and keeps a balance between the two, used by healers to stabilize health - blood, the heart, and circulation, dissolves cramps, encourages self-realization, fortifies a sense of tradition and helps acclimate to new communities.

Dow Crystal is a Master Crystal based on its geometric design - three, primary, seven-sided faces and three secondary triangular faces between them (737373). It is believed this crystal is a combination crystal that incorporates the properties of both a Channeler and a Transmitter crystal in one crystal. It is considered one of the Twelve Master Crystals.
Uses: facilitate intuitive awareness, connects with the grids, channeling, balancing subtle energies.

Elestials are quartz crystals also known as Crocodile Quartz, Jacare (Alligator) Quartz, Skeletal Quartz. Mined in Brazil
Uses: master healers, reaching higher consciousness, healing, releases blockages and negativity, emotional problems, balance between heart and mind, imparts wisdom and insight, overcoming deep rooted issues, connect with the consciousness grids. The translation for Elestial is "Crystal of the Angels" which explains the strong link with the Archangelic realm. Some believe Elestials are the Kings and Queens of the mineral Kingdom.

Emerald Emerald is a beryllium aluminum silicate and is quite popular as stone for jewelry. Emerald will increase the energy levels in your body and enhance the energy flow between the lower and upper chakras.
Uses Emerald helps to treat fever, inflammations, illness of liver, diabetes. It was believed to be very helpful against epilepsy, skin diseases as well as diseases of urinal-genital system of women. It was also said that just looking at this stone before going to sleep could prevent insomnia. Emerald helps to relax eyes due to its gentle green color. It also has a beneficial effect on heart and immune system.

Fire (Harlequin) Quartz containing red dots or strings of lepidocrocite.
Uses: blood, veins, mental acuity, memory, intravascular coagulation of the blood in the circulatory system, imbalances in the thyroid, and atrophy if the thymus, depression, despondency, stimulates the energy flow on all levels, stimulates the healing qualities of the heart and the associated attributes of loving consciousness, balance subtle bodies, balance the meridians of the physical body, stimulating alignment of the physical and ethereal nervous systems, traverse the gap between the physical world and the spiritual world, help one to understand transitions.

Flame Aura is a quartz crystal cluster (titanium treated).
Uses: the natural quartz cluster has been specially treated in a process where a molecular layer of titanium plus other metals has been fused to the surface of the quartz. This results in a permanent coloring of the surface creating a brilliant effect. Flame Aura is used in meditation to stimulate the Kundalini. Some people use Flame Aura quartz to assist in contact during meditation with the ancient Greek civilizations. It also has all the cleansing properties of natural quartz crystals; alignment, harmony, etc.

Fluorite (also called fluorspar) is a mineral composed of calcium fluoride.
Uses: teeth, bones, arthritis, absorption of vital nutrients, blood vessels, spleen, strengthens abilities to perceive higher levels of reality, absorbs and clears air of psychic clutter, concentration, meditation, higher consciousness.

Fossil Stones are essentially, petrified remains, most fossils contain a lifelike energy that can be drawn from to amplify some magic. While there are numerous types of fossils, and each will have various properties, most fossils share a handful of abilities.
Uses: Fossils represent time, eternity and evolution. Fossils are excellent healing tools to work through past life situations and for releasing whatever no longer serves you and your higher purpose in life. Fossils may be used to enhance telepathy and stimulate the mind.  Fossils are used as elemental power tools by shamans throughout the world to amplify energy and to enhance clairvoyant ability, astral travel, and journeying.

Frankinlite is a rare black octahedron stone found only in New Jersey.
Uses: linked withsacred geometry,psychic development.

Galena,is the natural mineral form of lead sulfide. It is the most important lead ore mineral. It is one of the most abundant and widely distributed sulfide minerals. It crystallizes in the cubic crystal system often showing octahedral forms. It is often associated with the minerals sphalerite, calcite and fluorite.
Uses: counter infection, protect against radiation, recover from addictions, electromagnetic pollutiion, long hours in front of the computer. Galena is a transformation stone, effective when embarking on a personal spiritual journey, soul-retrieval, past life regression therapy as a guide to inner vision, assists in facing and overcoming one's deepest fears. Galena is an Earth stone and as such has strong grounding properties: brings strength, courage and ability to face difficult times, helps one to recover personal power.

Garnet includes a group of minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives.
Uses: strengthens purifies vitalizes, regenerates bodily systems, especially the blood stream, circulation, lungs, skin, thyroid, spleen, intestines, energy, vitality, strengthens imagination, self-esteem, will power, imagination, love, compassion, aligning subtle bodies, help with depression, good for meditation, business success.

Gold,is the sun metal. It has therefore been linked over the millennia with everything to do with health, wealth, and growth. On another level, it is about slow flow towards accomplishment. When working with gold, bear in mind that most things sold as gold these days are alloys. 24k gold is pure gold only. 
Uses: Gold can give relief to nightmares, as well as with eye and spinal problems. It can assist in the rejuvenation of the endocrine system and in the regeneration of tissues and the skeletal structure.Vitality, abundance, alchemy

Goldstone is a type of glass made with copper or copper salts in the presence of a reducing flame. Goldstone is actually a man-made stone.  Its sparkle is due to cobalt or manganese in bBlue Goldstone, and flecks of copper in Gold Goldstone
Uses: Vitality, energy. Goldstone has been used since the European Rennaissance. Early monks working at a glass factory near Venice, Italy were practicing alchemy, when molten copper accidentally tipped into a molten glass container. This crystallized into thousands of tiny crystals and formed a melt with golden light sparkles. This is how the first goldstone came about. Though it is not technically a gemstone, it is often referred to as one.

Hematite is the mineral form of Iron oxide. Its name is derived from the Greek word “haimatites“ meaning “blood”. Even water used during processing of hematite ore acquires a blood-red color. 
Uses: anemia, blood disorder, tumors, spleen, resistance to stress, circulation, energy, vitality, self-esteem, aids astral protection. Hematoid Quartz or Strawberry Quartz is found in Brazil. This stone has Hematite which causes the red-pink inclusions.
Uses: energizes andbalancessystem. Hematite is a stone of magicians and exorcists.

Herkimer Diamond is a misleading name for double-terminated quartz crystals first discovered in exposed outcrops of dolostone at Little Falls in Herkimer County, New York and the Mohawk River Valley..
Uses: releases physical stress, tension, discharges toxicity from system, aids in past life memories, stimulates clairvoyance and dream work, stores information.

Himalayan Ice Quartz or Nirvana Quartz is rosy quartz discovered in 2006 high in the Himalayan mountains in a region that had previously been submersed in ice all year round. The crystal formation is chunky and irregular - a result of calcite and other mineral deposits having once been attached to the crystal, but dissipating over time. This type of crystal formation is known as "growth interference crystal" and is generally used to release blocks and limitations imposed by oneself on goals or purposes. This quartz contains many tiny caves and grooves that create a fascinating view to the inner crystal. The coloring is shimmering pinks and whites.
Uses: psychic development, balance, higher consciousness.

Howlite is a silicate found in evaporite deposits and comes in green, white and blue. Some traders dye howlite and sell it as turquoise or other semi precious crystals. 
Uses: Howlite balances the calcium levels in the body and helps teeth, bones, hair and muscles. 

Isis Crystal has a five sided terminator. Pentagrams were used symbolically in ancient Greece and Babylonia, and are used today as a symbol of faith by many Wiccans, akin to the use of the cross by Christians and the Star of David by Jews. The pentagram has magical associations, and many people who practice Neopagan faiths wear jewelry incorporating the symbol. Christians once more commonly used the pentagram to represent the five wounds of Jesus, and it also has associations within Freemasonry.
Uses: work with feminine frequencies and higher thought and consciousness, feeling the power of the Goddess, can be used by men or women.

Jade  in scientific terms, Jade is the name shared by two distinctly different minerals - Nephrite, a calcium magnesium silicate, and Jadeite, a sodium aluminum silicate. Though they have different compositions, hardnesses, densities and crystal structures, both are exceptionally tough stones, similar in appearance, and equally valuable in metaphysical properties.
Uses: Blood cleanser, heart strengthener, vision, stomach, strengthens immune system, blood, kidneys, fertility and gynecological problems, longevity, dealing with emotions, clarity, mental faculties, strengthens earth connections, protects from injury and accidents, protection, money andlove.

• Black Jade emanates strong, protective energies to ward off negative assault, physical or psychological, including self limitation.
• Blue Jade calms the mind, encouraging peace and reflection, and is valuable in promoting visions and dreams.
• Brown Jade is grounding. It connects to the earth and provides comfort and reliability.
• Lavender Jade alleviates emotional hurt and provides spiritual nourishment. Its energy is of the highest etheric spectrum.
• Orange Jade brings joy and teaches the interconnectedness of all beings. It is energetic and quietly stimulating.
• Purple Jade encourages mirth and happiness, and purifies one's aura. It dispels the negative and increases one's level of discernment.
• Red Jade is a stone of life-force energy, dispelling fear that holds one back, and urges one to action.
• White Jade filters distractions, pulls in relevant, constructive information and aids in decision making.
• Yellow Jade is cheerful and energetic, a stone of assimilation and discrimination.

Jasper is a semi-precious stone prized since antiquity. Jasper is one of the oldest known gemstones, mentioned in the Bible several times. There is also Rainbow Jasper (protection), Leopard Skin Jasper (self-healing), Red Jasper (lucky for actors), Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper), and Yellow Jasper (release toxins, stomach).
Uses: liver, gallbladder, bladder, tissue regeneration, sense of smell, healing crystal ease stress, balance energies, emotions, fears, become independent, protection, stability..

Key Crystal is recognized by a three or six-sided indented shape located on the crystal. The indent becomes narrower as it goes within the crystal ending within the crystal, usually in an apex termination.
Uses: unlocks the "doors" to healing oneself and higher destiny.

Kunzite is a pink to lilac colored gemstone, a variety of spodumene with the color coming from minor to trace amounts of manganese. It was discovered at the Pala Chief Mine near San Diego, California and named after gemologist GF Kunz, who first described it after the turn of the twentieth century.
Uses: emotional healing, calming effect, tension, peacefulness, heart blockage on all levels, clear addictive patterns, self-esteem, good luck and fortune, new life or pregnancy, love.

Kyanite is a typically blue silicate mineral, commonly found in aluminium-rich metamorphic pegmatites and/or sedimentary rock. The most highly prized kyanite is the vibrant blue or blue-green hue. It is also found in shades of gray, yellow, white and a colorless variety that is considered quite rare. It was discovered during the nineteenth century.
Uses: throat, creative expression, communication, truth, loyalty, reliability, serenity, effective energy conduit that can balance most systems of the body. It was once believed that a piece kyanite suspended from a human hair could follow the earth's magnetic force. Early travellers sometimes used it as a compass when exploring unknown territories. It can quickly create stillness and tranquility, making it an excellent stone for meditation.

Labradorite is a feldspar mineral. Labradorite is the dreamer’s stone. Labradorite Crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. They embody within them a deeply felt resonance that is very powerful.
Uses: power stone, allowing you to see through illusions and determine the actual form of your dreams and goals, excellent for strengthening intuitions and imagination, achieving goals, develop enthusiasm and new ideas, meditation.

Lapis Lazuli is a semi-precious stone prized since antiquity for its intense blue color. In ancient times, lapis lazuli was used by court magicians and alchemists
Uses: strengthens immune system, skeletal system, thyroid, increases psychic abilities, expressiveness, cleansing, releases tension and anxiety, creates balance and clarity.Lapis lazuli is an ancient gem used for different purposes by shaman and healers . It has something to do with the frequency of the color blue. Ancient Egyptians made buried a lapis lazuli scarab with their dead and believed it offered protection in the afterlife. The very earliest civilizations valued lapis lazuli more than gold. Greeks spoke of an ancient sapphire which was included with gold, and this was unmistakenly lapis.

Laser Crystal have long bodies with balanced terminations. If viewed pointed end on, you will see that the apex of the point is in the exact center.
Uses: transmit concentrated energy into any area where energy is needed, fix holes in the aura, for joining with other crystals to form a crystal mandala.

Lemurian Seed Crystals are a special variety of clear quartz that carry the the record of the Lemurian Grid, held in frequency, but able to access through the crystal, if your matrix and that of the crystal align.
Uses: Lemurian Seed allegedly bring a connection with the Divine Feminine and a unification of the soul. Named for the ancient fabled civilization of Lemuria, they open access to knowledge and ancient wisdom from the collective consciousness.

Lepidolite is a lilac-gray or rose-colored phyllosilicate mineral of the mica group that is a secondary source of lithium.Lepidolite was discovered in the eigtheenth century and was originally known as lilalite (from the Hindu word 'lila' meaning play, game). Lepidolite is not technically a gemstone, but a very beautiful purplish type of mica. It is referred to by healers as the Peace Stone.
Uses: aids muscles, strengthens heart, blood, high lithium content aids emotional and mental balance, creates stability, sleep, enhances expression of one's inner light and joy.

Lightbrary Crystal (see Cathedral Crystal)

Lodalite was formed many millions of years ago in only one location, the Minas Gerais area of Brazil. Often known as the golden quartz, lodolite is actually an inclusion quartz, which has a beautiful vibration and may be so beneficial with healing. Basically, inclusion quartz or lodolite is a clear quartz that has inclusions in it that may include chlorite, feldspar, hematite, and a lot other minerals, which are orange, red, cream, green, and some other colors.
Uses: These very powerful journeying crystals are used by shamans to induce visionary experiences and healings. Meditation with a dream crystal is said to bring transformation on many levels. The soft patterns within each crystal remind one of an underwater scene in another world.

Lodestone  (Loadstone) refers to naturally occurring pieces of intensely magnetic Magnetite that were used for magnetizing compasses. The naturally occurring specimens are magnetized by the strong fields surrounding lightning bolts. The name "magnet" comes from lodestones found in Magnesia, a portion of ancient Thessaly, Greece. In China, the earliest literary reference to magnetism lies in a 4th century BCE book called Book of the Devil Valley Master: "The lodestone makes iron come or it attracts it."
Uses: realign energy flows in the body, balances the intellect with inner emotions to bring about stability, balancing polarities such as male-female, physical-spiritual, left brain-right brain,aids telepathy, meditation, visualization, strengthens trust in your own intuitions, magnetic qualities attracts love, commitment and loyalty, relief from negative emotions.

Malachite is a carbonate mineral normally known as copper carbonate. used by the Native Americans for thousands of years, smudge the space and crystals with sage to set the mood for transformation 
Uses: pancreas, spleen, heart, circulation, pineal and pituitary glands, balance, harmony, mental illness, detoxifying, tissue regeneration, self expression, vision, reduce stress, get rid of nightmares. Malachite has been called the Mirror of the Soul. It reaches the inner feelings of the person and reflects what is there, negative or positive. Malachite will always reflect how you feel, if you feel negative don't normally wear it. It reminds us that we have a dual nature and it is up to each person to know and rule his own person.

Mercury (Quicksilver) Few substances on Earth are stranger. It shines like a mirror, conducts electricity and is as much of a metal as copper or iron, yet this material is a liquid, one of only five naturally occurring elements that are liquid at room temperature.
Uses: It is the stuff of legend, the key to alchemy and witchcraft, a deadly poison and yet also a potent medicine. We use it to weigh the air, generate reflections and also to measure our temperature. Mercury is the archetype of both the messenger and the magician. Both images deal with communication and travel. 

Meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives an impact with the Earth's surface. While in space it is called a meteoroid. These meteorites can assist in the evolution of human consciousness, they provide information from other worlds for the greater good of our planet. Meteorites assist in spiritual growth, enhance psychic abilities, and are often used to connect with beings from other realmsA dagger entombed with King Tutankhamun was made with iron from a meteorite, a new analysis on the metal composition shows.
Uses: psychic development, astral travel.

Moldavite is an olive-green or dull greenish vitreous substance (tektite) formed by a meteorite impact about 15 million years ago. Moldavite is quite a rare stone that can only be found in the Czech Republic. It’s a tektite stone that is known for its high vibrations and intense frequencies.
Uses: Psychic abilities, astral travel, higher consciousness.

Mookaite Jasper comes only from Mooka Creek in Western Australia. Microscopic examination shows rocks consist of the remains of tiny organisms that have an unusual skeletal structure of opaline silica. Billions of these little critters were deposited as sediment in the shallow areas of ancient sea beds. When the seas retreated, these sediments were cemented into solid rock by silica carried in groundwater. The type and degree of silicification varies from place to place, forming opalite, chert and chalcedony. Mookaite Jasper has been found in many very bright colors, reds, purples, tan, snow white, ivory white, pinks and other shades.
Uses: astral travel, relaxation

Moonstone is typically potassium aluminium silicate. The moonstone metaphysical properties lay within the structure, and it is said to show its greatest magical power during the night, particularly when the full moon appears because it will uplift the hope and improve your personality quality.
Uses: stomach, spleen, pancreas, pineal gland, hormonal cycle, pituitary, lymphatic system, anxiety, stress, birthing process, sensitivity, inner growth and strength, intuition, clairvoyance, balance, absorbs pain and illness, regenerates tissues and organs, reproductive system, brings good fortune especially in business, offers protection on land and at sea, brings lover back to each other, intuition, promotes inspiration. meditation. The moonstone is associated with the Moon Goddess Diana. The most powerful time to use the moonstone is in a full moon. Moonstone is a very personal stone. It is a reflection of the person who owns it. It does not add or detract, only shows how it is. Placing it in the moonlight of a moon reaching its fullness, not a full or waning moon, can revitalize it.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from quickly cooled lava, which is the parent material. Being born out of lava, black obsidian has the potent energy of the interaction of several raw elements, including fire, earth, and water. Obsidian has been used throughout history for various tools, such as knives and arrows.
Uses: They're believed to help a person become more grounded, focused and clear in all practical matters. They also can assist in developing razor-like mental abilities and the power of discernment. It is the stone of truth and can reveal many secrets and can give you so much to see beyond what normally passes your perception. Black obsidion is a jet black and opaque stone, but its energies can provide much clarity. Rainbow obsidian is very colorful and is a stone of pleasure. Obsidian isn’t for the faint hearted, its powerful gravitational pull gives it the ability to draw out ones's deepest and darkest insecurities and demons.

Onyx is known as the “Gem of Saturn.” Saturn is the planet of Karma, which is the ruler of the universal law of cause and effect. Onyx, is a secretive stone, known for storing a lot of old memories. It is the perfect stone to clear away bad Karma and heal from grief and sorrow.
Uses:  Onyx can be used to do past-life regression healing work and bring awareness to what karmic patterns and behaviors need to be cleared.

Opal is a mineraloid gel which is deposited at a relatively low temperature and may occur in the fissures of almost any kind of rock, being most commonly found with limonite, sandstone, rhyolite, and basalt. Opal was formed many millions of years ago, when a combination of silica and water flowed into cracks and spaces in the ground. This then gradually hardened and solidified to become opal. Opals contain water, which makes them very sensitive to heat. They are soft and can be cracked or chipped easily. Opals should be stored in moist absorbent cotton.
Uses: stimulates pineal and pituitary glands, vision, metabolism, emotional problems, protection, consciousness, intuition, balance, creativity, strong connection to the sea and creatures of the sea (dolphins, mermaids, etc.).

Pearl is a hard, roundish object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mollusk. Just like the shell of mollusks, a pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. The ideal pearl is perfectly round and smooth, but many other shapes of pearls (baroque pearls) occur. There are many different types of pearls, so please click on the link above.
Uses: timulates spiritual transformation, promotes prosperity and success, encloses you with an aura of calm and beauty, helps with stomach, digestion and emotional stress, amplifies focus, meditation skills and wisdom.

Peridot is the gem quality variety of forsteritic olivine. Peridot is the “Fortunate” stone, indicating an income increase in money, love, luck and likely peace as well into ones life. Also much like Garnet, this stone is told to mirror any bad energies back to it’s origin. The Romans wore Peridot as protection from enchantment and ward off illusion. During the middle ages it was worn to gain foresight, inspiration and eloquence. It is told that Peridot has the ability to slow the ageing process and is often used in religious jewelry.
Uses: tissue regeneration, ulcers, heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals, thyroid, enhances clarity, patience, calming, balancing, aligns subtle bodies, increases clairvoyance, encourages positive emotional outlook, reduces stress, brings abundance.

Phantom Quartz Crystals have striated hexagonal prisms terminated by a combination of positive and negative rhombohedrons forming six sided pyramids. Phantoms within a crystal provide an indication of the experiences and the transformations the crystal has undergone in its evolution.
Uses: psychic development, meditation, clearing, tranquility, represents the many phases one has experienced in all lifetime, unites people with the same destiny.

Pyrite is a mineral whose metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname Fool's Gold due to its resemblance to gold. The name comes from the Greek word meaning "a stone which strikes fire". The resemblance of pyrite to gold has made it a traditional symbol for money and good luck. It's sunny golden color associates it with the sun, and with fortification and strengthening of the mind.
Uses: digestion, good for red corpuscles, circulation, eases anxiety, frustration depression, overcomes inertia and feelings of inadequacy, energizes the area where placed, helps one see behind a facade, good energy shield, blocking out negativity from various sourcea

Quartz is the most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust. Quartz crystals are known as “master healing crystals,” crystals that can be used to heal any condition that they are needed for.
Uses: enhances the crystalline properties of blood, body and mind, powerful transmitter, amplifies/directs thought forms, healing and energy balancer, promote clarity, attunes one to higher self, removes negative energy, amplifies thought forms, focuses, stores, transforms, energies, great for meditation.

• Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.  It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy.
• Amethyst is pale purple to deep violet; known as the Bishop's Stone, it represents royalty and spirituality, and is a crystal of creativity.
• Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine in the same stone; a "stone of the muses," it connects spirituality, action and overcoming fear.
• Aventurine may be green, blue or reddish-brown with a metallic iridescence; it is a stone of optimism, leadership and prosperity.
• Blue Quartz is clear Quartz with tiny blue inclusions that create a pale to mid-blue color; it brings harmony and order, mental clarity and eases fear.
• Citrine is transparent and pale to golden yellow; it promotes imagination and magnifies the powers of personal will and manifestation.
• Milky or Snow Quartz, also known as Quartzite, is opaque white quartz; it is supportive for lesson learning, realizing limitations and utilizing tact.
• Pink Quartz forms in rare clusters of small, well-formed crystals, pale to deep reddish-pink, translucent to transparent; a “stone of innocence and discovery,” it nurtures self-love and respect of others.
• Rose Quartz is a massive form of Quartz, pale to deep reddish-pink, opaque to translucent; a “stone of beauty and love,” it promotes compassion, appreciation and soothing calm.
• Prase is a leek-green Quartzite (rock rather than a mineral) with actinolite inclusions; an "earth mother" stone, it resolve conflicts and calms nerves.
• Prasiolite is Green Amethyst; leek-green and rare naturally, it is often heat-treated; it provides a bridge between the body, mind and spirit.
• Smoky Quartz is transparent smoky brown to dark gray; it is a premiere grounding stone, dissipating emotional and environmental negativity.
• Tiger's, Hawk's, and Cat's Eye is Quartz layered with chatoyant strips of asbestos and hornblende; Tiger's Eye is golden brown, Hawk's or Falcon's Eye is blue-black, and Cat's Eye is green to greenish-gray. These are stones of action, pride, protection, and reflecting back negative energies. 

Record Keeper Crystal -- Most crystals store, enhance, and record information. In metaphysics, a quartz crystal that has pyramidal or triangular shaped symbols that are either engraved into or are raised on one or more of a crystal faces is called a Record Keeper or Recorder. These symbols are not easily seen and usually need to be searched out by looking at the crystal in a bright light while closely examining the faces. The quartz can vary in size and color.
Uses: It is believed that the Record Keeper is one of the most sacred crystals because it holds the wisdom and knowledge of the universe. When a person is properly attuned to a Record Keeper, this knowledge is readily made available. This knowledge is ancient knowledge and contains profound secrets and esoteric knowledge of the whole of the Higher Consciousness. It takes an open mind and a pure heart to access this knowledge. They are commonly thought of as "crystal memory banks" which contain ancient knowledge awaiting for just the right person who has the ability to decipher it's hidden power.

Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral with chemical composition MnCO3. Known as the Stone of the Compassionate Heart, Rhodochrosite symbolizes selfless love. , Rhodochrosite, however, directs that love first toward the self for the specific purpose of emotional healing. The frequency of Rhodochrosite is surrounded by heavenly energies imbued with the golden sphere of Light. It heals the Heart Chakra and clears the solar plexus and integrates the energies of the physical and spiritual realms.
Uses: spleen, kidneys, heart, pituitary gland and circulation of blood, subconscious clearing, enhances memory and intellectual power, strengthens self-identity, attunes one to natural androgynous state, emotional healer.

Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate. Rhodonite creates an engaging aura and protects against envy and jealousy. It is highly effective for reducing childhood jealousies between siblings that often spoil their adult relationships. Use Rhodonite to avoid arguments over shared assets, such as an inheritance
Uses: aids central nervous system, thyroid, reflexes, pituitary gland, pancreas, strengthens immunity, improves memory, eases physical and emotional problems, reduces stress, self-esteem, confidence, energy levels.

Rose Quartz exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue. Certain rose quartz may exhibit a star-like pattern if cut and polished. Such rose quartz is called star rose quartz and this phenomenon has added significance to its metaphysical properties. For one, the star symbolizes a divine force above you. When combined with the basic characteristics of rose quartz, there is an added “celestial” element to its energy.
Uses: kidneys and circulatory system, increases fertility, increases sexual and emotional imbalances, confidence, personal expression, creativity, balancing emotions, opens the heart, releases anger, resentment, guilt, fear, jealousy, love and compassion, enhances self-confidence and creativity, aids forgiveness, compassion and love, sometimes called a Love Stone.

Ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). It actively stimulates the Base Chakra, increasing vitality and chi, the life-force energy, throughout the physical body and into the spirit. It promotes a clear mind, increased concentration and motivation, and brings a sense of power to the wearer, a self-confidence and determination that overcomes timidity and propels one toward prosperity and achievement.
Uses: blood impurities, circulation, heart, spiritual balance, confidence, courage, flexibility, energy, vitality, devotion, leadership.The ruby is considered to be the most powerful gem in the universe, and is associated with many astral signs. To own a ruby is said to have contentment and peace. Placed under a pillow the ruby may ward off bad dreams. Ruby rings should be worn on the left hand so as to receive the life force and have protection. Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love. The ruby is also the symbol of vitality and royalty.

Rutilated Quartz  is identified as quartz crystal containing rutile crystals growing within it. The chemical composition of rutile is titanium dioxide, and occurs as "hairs" or thin, straight crystals, with a metallic lustre. Rutilated quartz is known to intensify the power of the quartz crystal and is the “illuminator,” the connector of all chakras in the human body.
Uses: tissue regeneration, immune system, energy, vitality, stimulates brain functions, increases psychic abilities, breaking old patterns, childhood blockages, transmutes negativity, depression. 

Sapphire refers to gem varieties of the mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide. Sapphire is the second hardest crystal that second only to the Diamond. Many of the large Sapphire deposits are literally the remains of metamorphic or igneous veins of granite and marble weathered away into stream beds and mountain valleys Sapphire is a stone of wisdom no matter the variation of color. Sapphire was used as protection from the evil eye as well as to reflect harmful or evil spells back to the sender. Legend tells us that Magicians were known to utilize the gemstones to enhance and direct their magical powers, that Alchemists associated the Sapphire with the element of air, and Mystics in India gave it the affiliation with Saturn, believing it to be a portal to the heavenly realms.
Uses: Sapphire is the most effective healing stone for the nervous system and regulates the function of the thyroid gland, strengthening the walls of the blood vessels, It enhances glandular function, heart, kidneys, pituitary gland, elevates mood, stimulates clairvoyence and telepathy, improves expression, communication with spirit guides.

Scolecite It is called a Dream Stone. It is a mineral of secondary origin, and occurs with other zeolites in the amygdaloidal cavities of weathered mafic volcanic rocks. Scolecite is a powerful stone to aid the healing of bruises. Keep it close to you for as long as possible each day to aid its action.
Uses: Scolecite works with the Third-Eye and Crown Chakras, bringing a deep, inner peace to those who meditate with it. Inner peace, relaxation, meditation, love, heart-to-heart connections, enhances the dream state, facilitating dream recall, lucid dreaming and restful sleep.

Selenite satin spar, desert rose, and gypsum flower are four varieties of gypsum. Gypsum is a relatively common mineral, and may be found throughout the world. Selenite denotes the clear crystal variety that is less common. Granular, massive gypsum is known as alabaster. Do not leave selenite in water! You may rinse selenite with water, but if it is submerged in water for an extended period, it willdegrade. Uses: strengthens bones and teeth, soothes nerves., has positive effect on brain, aiding powers of concentration and clarity, enhances willpower, psychic development.

Septarian (Dragon Stone), gets its name from the Latin word "saeptum", which means a small wall or enclosure. The mineral-filled cracksgive this stone a distinctive appearance. Septarian is a "concretion" stone. Concretions are protective stones, providing both grounding and shielding of the physical, mental, and emotional bodies. It is a stone for regulation of spiritual, mental, and physical prowess. 
Uses: overall health, opens psychic abilities, gives relief for muscle spasms, nurtures and grounds.

Seraphinite has a silvery white shimmering patterns on a sea green background. Its name derives from the Seraphim. It is only found in the Lake Baikal region of Siberia. Seraphinite is a stone of light energy, pulling higher vibrations into the subtle bodies, making it an important stone for those working on the ascension process.  Seraphinite can infuse each of the chakras with divine energies.
Uses: promotes regeneration and self-healing, used to establish connections to the angelic realm, greater awareness of the Divine Feminine, restoration of health and balance, encourages living from the heart.

Serpentine  A common rock-forming hydrous magnesium iron phyllosilicate. This is called the Infinite Stone and is found in South Africa. It's energies are believed to be superior to those of other serpentines and it has come to be known as the "Healer's Stone". Infinite stone is a powerful earth element stone that renews energy and aligns one's energy with the Earth. Serpentine was used as a treatment of both physical and mental diseases. This mineral helps at headaches, unstable blood pressure, colds, inflammatory processes in kidneys and digestive system; eliminates nervousness, smoothes emotional outbursts. 
Uses: The unique energy of Infinite works on all levels of the self. It stimulates physical, emotional and spiritual healing and makes an excellent tool for the healing of loss, separation and betrayal. It is a beneficial grief stone. This stone also aids in the connection to the Angelic realms.

Shark Tooth is a fossilized tooth of a shark. Sharks continually shed their teeth; some  shed approximately 35,000 teeth in a lifetime, replacing those that fall out.
Uses: They’re predators so they’re good for protection or defense. They’re hunters so they could be used in “finding” spells 

Shiva Lingams are egg-shaped stones made of cryptocrystalline quartz. They are found in one of the seven holy sites of India- the Narmada River in Onkar Mandhata. Villagers gather the stones from the river and hand polish them. The egg shape is considered a phallic symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. The shiva lingam represents both male and female, as well as the cosmic egg from which all creation emerged. This stone resonates with energies of all the elements - Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Stone.
Uses: impotence, infertility, balance, kundalini opening, vitality, enhance inner transformation, break up old patterns and open the path for new life.

Shungite is found primarily in Russia, the shungite meaning is derived from the village of Shunga in Karelia, Russia where it was first discovered. Shungite is a mineral that has yet to garner the same popularity in the crystal healing community as stones of a similar dark luster like black tourmaline. While not a crystal, shungite is an one of the strongest mineral healers. Shungite has electricity conducting properties. These shungite properties are also known to aid in the inhibiting of EMFs, or electromagnetic fields.
Uses: Electromagnetic fields are created by electronic devices. Common electronic items such as laptops, cell phones, computers and tablets all put out EMFs. Placing shungite at the base of a computer, microwave or around your various home electronic devices will not interfere with their operations, but will block out some of their free radial output. It’s also used an elixer. Shungite elixers can be made by simply placing the mineral in water, and allowing it a short time to purify.The antioxidants in shungite are forceful impacters on health and a fully functioning immune system. Shungite healing properties are powerful for the spirit as well. It can be used to combat insomnia, boost energy, reduce stress and relieve anxiety.

Silver often plays second fiddle to another precious metal, gold, but this element has special properties. The physical properties of silver include that it is malleable, has a high degree of luster, is soft and has high density. Chemical properties of silver include that it doesn’t react with gases like oxygen and nitrogen.
Uses: Silver was considered a mystical element in folklore. The metal can do many things, from channel magic, to stopping evil (including warding off or harming vampires and werewolves), making magic mirrors, to turning water into a healing potion. 

Smoky Quartz is a brown to black variety of quartz caused through the natural (or artificial) irradiation of aluminium-containing rock crystal. Smoky quartz is  one of the most common and popular crystals in nature. Historically, its uses have been quite practical – the first sunglasses were invented in twelfth century China, and used pieces of smoky quartz for lenses! It is also a popular stone in jewellery, including traditional Scottish kilt pins and ceremonial knives.
Uses: strengthens adrenals, kidneys, pancreas, aids protein assimilation, increases fertility, balances sexual energy, creativity, joy, helps with depression, balances emotional energy, grounding, relaxing, meditation.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an ornamental stone. Sodalite honors Nuit, the Egyptian Goddess of Heaven and Sky. She swallows the sun each evening, and gives birth to it again each morning. She is the protector and mother of life on Earth. Sodalite encourages being true to self and standing up for your beliefs. A stone of self-expression and confidence, Sodalite can aid in issues of self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-esteem
Uses: pancreas, strengthens lymphatic and endocrine systems, harmony, communication, balance protection from external negative energy, alleviates subconscious fear and guilt, clarity.

Spirit Quartz is an unusual variety of quartz that forms multiple terminated points emerging from a main crystal body. The presence of many tiny points covering the body give it a shimmer and glow that is quite beautiful. Spirit quartz is found only in Magaliesberg mountains in the Gauteng Province of South Africa and is unique in the colorful drusy covering. It occurs in amethyst (shown here) as well as citrine and sometimes white quartz.
Uses: Spirit Quartz symbolizes balance and harmony that is achieved through spiritual evolution and growth. This crystal forges a strong link between its users and the spiritual realms.higher consciousness, purification and protection, releasing fears.

Staurolite (Fairy Stone) is a red brown to black, mostly opaque, nesosilicate mineral with a white streak. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system.
Uses: tool to psychically communicate with the animal kingdom, aging, muscles, blood, recovering from abusive habits, stabilizing emotions, brings a feeling of protection, psychic development, finding lost objects, grounding stone that assists in connecting with other worlds, including the fairy realm.
The name 'Staurolite' is derived from the Greek Stauros meaning 'cross'.The twin crystals found on staurolite are sometimes referred to as Fairy crosses as it was once believed to be created by the tears of fairies. Since the first time it was worn, it has been considered a a charm that would ward of evil spirits. This is because the energy of the fairy stones may help to create a connection to the natural world, in those who feel its resonance.

Sugilite is a relatively rare pink to purple cyclosilicate mineral, found in Japan and South Africa.  Sugilite is primarily a stone for opening the Crown Chakra, not for escape into the higher-vibrational realms, but for drawing in and grounding Light on Earth through one’s own being. Its energy flows from the Crown down to the Base Chakra, opening and balancing all as it goes. Sugilite helps one let go of the past and move forward in a positive way, releasing unwanted thoughts, memories or life experiences that run over and over, keeping the mind from peace.
Uses: dyslexia, pain relief, motor disfunction, Light colored sugilite is used to purify lymph and blood, imparts the ability to face unpleasant conditions, encourages positive thoughts, releases emotional turmoil, teaches you how to live from your own truth, alleviates despair, love and forgiveness, it is a Love Stone, teaches and protects in matters of spiritual quests, love, and forgiveness, protects the soul from shocks and trauma, clears disappointments and relieves spiritual tension, brings light and love to the darkest situations, aids forgiveness by eliminating hostility.

Tiger's Eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is yellow- to red-brown, with a silky luster. This is a stone of magicians which protects them from alien influence and gives them force. Tiger's Eye is used for focusing the mind. It is said that Tiger's Eye offers protection during travel, strengthens convictions and confidence.
Uses: spleen, pancreas, digestive organs and colon, wounds, bruises, detoxification, eyes and throat, balances emotions, grounding, centering, strengthens willpower insight. Solar Plexus.

Topaz is a silicate mineral of aluminium and fluorine and may be colored white, gray, green, blue, pink or reddish-yellow and transparent or translucent. It is a stone of internal enlightenment; it is used as protection against insomnia and “evil eye”. Topaz helps to uncover secrets.
Uses: tissue regeneration, thyroid, metabolism, low of energy in body, elimination of toxins, digestion, liver, spleen, gall bladder, nervous system, understanding, balancing emotions, consciousness.

Tourmaline is a crystal silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classed as a semi-precious stone and the gem comes in avariety of colors. Tourmaline is a balancing stone, which cleanses and purifies. It grounds spiritual energy and helps to clear and balance the chakras. Shamans use this stone to protect them during ceremonies, and it is also used for scrying. 
Uses: heart, endocrine system, sleep, digestion, dispels fear, negativity, grief, helps with sleep, balance in relationships, self-expressions, eases compulsiveness, psychic development. Tourmaline is electromagnetic therefore it interacts with our bodies electromagnetic system.

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium. Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man’s history, the talisman of kings, shamans, and warriors. It is a stone of protection. For thousands of years, Turquoise has spanned all cultures, prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and the power of immortality. [Eason, 239] Among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas of South America, and Native North Americans, Turquoise was sacred in its adornment and for power, luck, and protection.  
Uses: tones and strengthens body, nervous system, promotes nutrient absorption, tissue regeneration, circulation, respiratory system, aligns subtle bodies, protects against harm, environmental pollutants, psychic abilities, calms the mind, creativity, communication, friendship, takes on the characteristics of the owner. Turquoise is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.

Twin Cystal is an oddly shaped twin quartz crystal. A Twin Crystal has two terminations at the same end that have developed from a single base. You can easily recognize a Twin Crystal from two crystals that are just attached to each other.
Uses: subtle bodies, clearing the aura and aligning the auric body with the physical structure, stabilizes emotions, dispel anger, bring hope. 

Unakite also called epidote, derives its name from the Greek epidosis, meaning "growing together". It is a combination of red jasper and green epidote solidly bound together. From this we get the meaning that what comes together belongs together.
Uses: can be used to draw off negative energy and blockage, lift your spirits when you are feeling down, help you to see the beauty in life, uncover deception, used in magic spell casting, unakite will give the user a more confident control of any spell, and the user will find things that have been lost.

Vesuvianite (also known as Idocrase) is named for Mount Vesuvius in Italy where it was initially discovered. It is usually found in green but also can occur in purple, red, white, brown or yellow. Vesuvianite is a stone of many chakras. Its energy is very dynamic and quite potent. It translates as uniquely grounding as it does its work with the higher realms.
Uses: aligns the will with the heart, bringing a wholeness and integrity, encourages enthusiasm for life and imparts the courage to change, releases negative attachments, helps one find a true path in life, refurbishes courage by releasing hidden fears, aligns truth with daily life

ZeoliteZircon is a member of the Nesosilicates family. It comes in crystalline form, with colors ranging yellow-golden, red, brown, blue, and green This mineral is readily availableMade of a special crystalline structure that is porous but remains rigid in the presence of water. Zeolites are excellent reiki stones, they will help you with attunement to the energies within the body, and they enhance the healing response. It’s also an excellent transmitter of vibrations. It is a powerful vibrational transmitter and an excellent stone for scrying.
Uses: filtering, odor removal, chemical sieve and gas absorption. Natrolite in Zeolites will promote contact with your spiritual self at the same level when your spirit entered your body at birth. It will also soften your re-birthing experience.

Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. The name of Zircon was given by Persian which means Gold stone. It posses ultimate magnetic force. It is found in a range of a colours but the infamous one is the colourless one which is quite alike in resemblance in diamond. Due to the presence of impurities will outturn yellow, orange, blue, red, brown and green varieties. Zircon's reputation has suffered of late due to the introduction of a diamond simulant. Zircon (zirconium silicate) is NOT the same material as the artificial gem material Cubic Zirconia. 
Uses: pituitary and pineal glands, aligns subtle bodies, strengthens the mind, emotional balance, self-esteem, sleep, similar properties to diamondsand quartz crystals..

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