Since ancient times, gemstones have been thought to possess certain mystical and metaphysical properties. It was believed, and still is, that certain gemstones have the ability to heal the mind, soul and body. This fun and highly interesting list is intended for general information about gemstones and entertainment only. It is not intended to replace traditional healthcare or treat symptoms of any ailment.
Alexandrite is believed to promote spiritual love, luck
and
self esteem.
Amazonite
is a soothing stone. It is thought to soothe emotional trauma and
alleviate worry and fear. It may enhance intuition, psychic powers, creativity
and intellect.
Amethyst is believed to promote peace, courage and inner
strength in the wearer.
Angelite can be used to enhance one's connections to the
higher domains-- to one's spirit guides, teachers and guardian angels.
Aquamarine is thought the sharpen the mind, calm
and clarify emotions, permitting us to tap into our unconscious mind to develop
our intuitive creativity.
Aragonite is an energy stone. It may boost self confidence, feelings of self-esteem, diminish anger and stress. Aragonite increases the energy of prayer.
Aventurine is said to calm a troubled mind, bringing inner peace. It is
also supposed to increase confidence and gratitude, promote emotional
tranquility and positive attitudes.
Green
Aventurine promotes prosperity.
Peach Aventurine
may help with decision making and boost creativity. May quiet critical self
talk.
Red
Aventurine promotes fertility and childbirth.
Carnelian is
thought to bring passion to the wearer.
Chrysanthemum
The stone of harmony and change. May help the wearer bloom
and progress on the path toward the perfect self.
Chrysocolla promotes peace,
tranquility, intuition, patience and unconditional love.
Copper may soothe arthritis,
rheumatism and other inflammation problems. It promotes the release of anger and
resentment; the expression and acceptance of true feelings.
Garnet promotes romantic love,
passion, sensuality and intimacy.
Hematite is used to inspire inner
life and help to keep inward peace; promote clarity, balance calm and reason;
believed to enhance memory and intellect; may transform negativity into love.
Howlite is the stone of memory,
knowledge and progress. It promotes reasoning, observation, discernment,
patience, and tact; eliminates pain, stress and anger.
Jasper
Picture Jasper facilitates development and continuance
of business pursuits and activities.
Red Jasper is thought to have the
ability to bounce negative energy back to the sender. Perhaps wearing this
gemstone will keep you from absorbing the negative energy of others!
Labrodorite
promotes healing of mental confusion and indecision; believed to elevate
consciousness and protect a person's aura.
Lapis Lazuli
brings vitality and general relaxation to the mind and body. Inspires greater
creative expression and illumination.
Lepidolite
is believed to have a calming effect and relieve muscle pain by relaxing the
nerves; may help reorganize thinking and acting to meet the challenge of change.
Pink Lepidolite is a mottled stone
displaying cream, pink and gray. This gemstone is purported to have a calming
effect and relieve muscle pain by relaxing the nerves. It is said to help people
reorganize their old ways of thinking and acting so they can meet the challenge
of change.
Magnesite promotes creative
visualization, bring peace in meditation, stimulates passion.
Malachite (Red)
is a type of banded Jasper that resembles Green Malachite
in appearance. Red Malachite is believed to have the ability to remind one to
celebrate being alive by bringing harmony into one's life and freeing negative
emotions.
Opal (Blue) True
Blue Opals are rare. Most Blue Opal is dyed White Opal. Blue Opal is the stone
of courage and ingenuity. Blue Opal may improve self-esteem, reduce stress and
fatigue and help with weight loss.
Peace Jade
is a natural, unique stone comprised of Serpentine, Stichtite and White Quartz
which gives the stone its green, lavender and white colors.
Pearl
promotes
self worth; symbolizes love, success, happiness.
Quartz
Rose Quartz is often called the "love
stone," is said to open the heart charka to all forms of love: self love, family
love, platonic love and romantic love. Emotionally, the gemstone is believed to
bring gentleness, forgiveness, compassion, kindness and tolerance, to raise
self-esteem and to remove fears, resentments and anger.
Smokey Quartz is said to be excellent
for grounding and removing negativity.
Rhyolite represents change,
variety, and progress; promote creativity, balance the emotions; increase self
respect, self worth and the capacity to love.
Russian Serpentine was
used in ancient times to protect against snake venom. This stone allows one to
feel more in control of one's life and find inner peace.
Tiger Eye has been used,
traditionally as a gift between lovers to ease sexual tension and help partners
tune in to each other in a psychic or telepathic way. Many wear the stone to
strengthen convictions and to acquire courage and confidence.
Turquoise is believed to be a powerful stone and is
believed to promote a sense of unity of the self and oneness with all that
surrounds us.
African
Turquoise is a type of limestone that when dyed resembles
Turquoise.
Unakite is a
balancing stone, helps to unify the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of
self; may help to release mental or emotional blocks that can prevent us from
moving forward.