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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.
 

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