SHORT Descriptions of Gemstones - Alphabetical

Ancient Healing by Gemstone

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  • Aegirine: Self-Quest; Revitalizes The Mind; Increases The Healing Energy Of Other Stones [1].

  • African Mystic Quartz: Cleansing; Accelerates Spiritual Growth; Focuses Healing Energy [X].

  • AGATE: Discerns Truth; Accepts Circumstances; Powerful Emotional Healer

  • Ajoite: Activates And Energizes The Heart Chakra; Aligns With The Universal Spirit [0].

  • Alexandrite: Enhances The Rebirth Of Inner And Outer Self; Promotes Awareness. [7]

  • Amazonite: Aligns Astral Bodies; Unity With Life; Enhances Creative Expression. [5]

  • Amber: Calming For Hyperactivity And Stressed Nerves; Helps Find Humor And Joy. [2]

  • AMETHYST: Encourages Inner Peace; Fights Addictive Behavior; Transforms Energy.

  • Ametrine: Dispels Negativity; Aids Decision-Making And Meditation; Relieves Stress. [3,6,7]

  • Andalusite: Stimulates Past Memories; Realignment And Centering Of Self. [4,5,6]

  • Angelite: Protects; Strengthens Degenerate Organs; Excellent For Creative People. [4]

  • Apache Tear: Grants Forgiveness; Aids Understanding In Distress. [4]

  • Apatite: Good For Communications; Highly Psychic; Controls Weight Gain. [X]

  • Apophyllite: Loving Attunement To Body And Spirit; Stimulates Intuition. [7]

  • AQUAMARINE: Banishes Fears; Calms Nerves; Imparts Strength And Control. [5]

  • Aragonite: Calms And Centers; Allows For Insight; Aids Self-Discipline. [1,2,3,4]

  • Aventurine: Independence; Strong Legs And Joints; Helps In Career Change. [4]

  • Azurite: Guidance To Psychic Self; Cuts Through Illusion; Enhances Communication. [6]

  • Azurite-Malachite: Initiates Transformation; Aids Clarity And Understanding In Vision. [6]

  • Barite: Loyalty; Harmony; Aids Intuition And Relationships; Motivates To Follow Dreams. [5]

  • Blizzard Stone: Protects The Body's Magnetic Field (From Computers, Etc.). [1]

  • Blue-Lace Agate: Expands Consciousness; Soothing; Wise; Aids Public Speaking. [5]

  • Bloodstone: Prevents High Blood Pressure; Cleanser Of Body; Aids Decision-Making. [1]

  • Brazilianite: Trust In Self; Refreshes Pre-Birth Memories; Gently Clears Blockages. [0]

  • Calcite: Aids Memory; Balances The Mental And The Emotional. [X]

  • Candle Quartz: Aids In Accessing Ancient Knowledge And Putting It To Use. [0]

  • Carnelian: Releases Sorrow, Envy, Fear, Apathy And Rage; Past-Life Work. [2]

  • Celestite: Aids Clear Speech And Personal Expression; Highly Spiritual. [5]

  • Chalcedony: Expression Of Emotional Needs; Honesty; Alleviates Regret. [2]

  • Charoite: Accelerates Spiritual Growth; Enhances Self-Esteem And Ability To Love. [6]

  • Chrysocolla: Communication; Female Energy; Creativity; Relieves Ulcers And Arthritis. [4,5,6]

  • Chrysoprase: Prevents Depression; Increases Grace And Equilibrium; Balances Energy. [4]

  • Citrine: Cleans Auras; Detoxifies The Body; Aids Tissue Regeneration. [2]

  • Copper: Soothes Arthritis; Releases Restrictions; Stimulates Initiative And Optimism. [0]

  • Coral: Protection From Evil; Increases Imagination; Resolves Conflicts. [X]

  • Danburite: Stimulates Intellect; Enhances Psychic Ability And Self-Assuredness. [7]

  • Diopside: Brings Necessary Tears; Heals Trauma; Aids Regression; Scrying Stone. [X]

  • Dioptase: Attracts Love, Abundance, Prosperity And Health. [4]

  • Dioptase With Dolomite: Reduces Body Aches, Stress, And Sorrow; Helps Growth Of Muscles, Hair, Nails, Etc. [4]

  • Dravite: A Protective Stone That Brings The Peace Of The Earth To The Higher Self. [1]

  • Dumortierite: [1]

  • Emerald: Secures Love; Attracts Wealth And Profitable Dreaming. [4]

  • Ferro-Actinolite: Assists Past-Life Recall; Shields The Heart; Increases Life Force; Brotherhood. [4]

  • Fluorite: Aids Comprehension; Strengthens Teeth And Bones; Stabilizing And Calming. [X]

  • Fossil: Aids Past-Life Exploration; Protection From Spells. [0]

  • Galena: Harmony; Healthy Hair; Promotes Holistic Studies. [1]

  • Garnet: Increases Health, Fidelity, And Imagination; Balances Energy Flow. [1,4]

  • Hematite: Grounding; Promotes Common Sense And Level-Headedness. [1]

  • Herkimer Diamond: Stimulates Psychic Abilities; Soothes Tension; Aids Sleep. [0]

  • Hessonite: Clears Negativity; Eliminates Feelings Of Inferiority; Promotes Positive Change. [3]

  • Heulandite: Assists Past-Life Recall; Weight Loss; Open-Mindedness; Promotes Positive Change. [3]

  • Hiddenite: Stimulates Intellect And Insight; Universal Love. [4]

  • Holly Blue Agate: Spiritual And Psychic Actualization; As One Teaches, One Also Learns. [7]

  • Howlite: Combines Reasoning, Observation, And Patience, Providing For Discernment. [6,7]

  • Infinite: Helps One Deal With One’s Past, Present, And Future At Once; A Very Loving Angelic Stone. [4]

  • Iolite: Gives Accurate Visions; Releases Discord; Strengthens Liver; Soul Connector. [7]

  • Jade: Reduces Eyestrain And Negativity; Promotes Longevity; Helps Dream Recall And Interpretation. [4]

  • Jasper: Powerful Physical Healer; Protects Against Negativity. [X]

  • Jet: Dispels Migraines, Illness, Violence And Deep Depression; Protects Finances. [1]

  • Kundalini Quartz: Primal Energy; Raises Kundalini; Grounding. [1]

  • Kunzite: Reduces Insecurity And Addictiveness; A Loving Stone; Gives Maturity. [4]

  • Kyanite: Promotes Clarity And Understanding In Dream Work; Enhances Creativity. [5,6,7]

  • Labradorite: Brings Recognition Of Destiny; Increases Telepathic Ability. [6,7]

  • Lapis Lazuli: Strengthens Total Awareness And ESP; Creativity. [6]

  • Larimar: Confidence Builder; Good For Sales; Reduces Depression; Builds Serenity. [5]

  • Lepidolite: Promotes Self-Love; Alleviates Stress, Anger, And Tension. [4]

  • Malachite: Lucky Money Stone; Helpful For Sleep, Asthma, And Labor. [4]

  • Moldavite: Helps Channel Inter-Dimensional Sources; Catalyst For Important Life Changes. [4]

  • Mookaite: Protective; Brings One Into The “Here And Now”; Helps In Acceptance Of Change. [1,2,3]

  • Moonstone: Luck Love Stone; Calming; Introspective; Assists With Emotional Release. [2]

  • Morganite: Sisterhood; Balances Emotions; Heals Pain Of Separation; Love Energy. [4]

  • Obsidian: Eliminates Gullibility; Offers Detachment; Very Protective. [1]

  • Onyx: Relieves Stress And Grief; Strengthens Self-Control And Morality. [1]

  • Opal: Helps Recall Of Past Lives; Aids Inner Beauty, Faithfulness And Eyesight. [7]

  • Pearls: [7]

  • Peridot: Opens New Doors; Removes Stress, Fear, And Guilt; Activates Personal Growth. [4]

  • Petalite: Enhances Ability To Feel Energy; Dissolves Negative Energy And Black Magic; The Stone Of Angels. [0]

  • Petrified Wood: Connection To Earth And Nature; Removes Petty Annoyances. [1]

  • Phenacite: Inner Knowing; Spiritual Travel; Increases Energy Of Other Stones. [7]

  • Pietersite: Dignified Power And Loving Guidance; Helps Access Akashic Records. [6,7]

  • Pop Rocks: Sense Of Joy; Highly Energetic; Draws Pain Out Of Body. [2]

  • Prase: Resolves Sexuality Issues; Sense Of Oneness With Universe; Earth-Mother Stone. [4]

  • Prehnite: Balances Charkas; Enhances Personal Relationships. [3,4]

  • Purpurite: Helps Break Away From Limiting Patterns; Finances; Increases Spirituality. [7]

  • Pyrite: Increases Memory, Concentration, And Spiritual And Psychic Ability. [1]

  • Quartz: Programmable Stone; Breaks Bad Habits; Relieves Headaches; Channeling Stone; Enhances Life Force. [0]

  • Rhodizite: “The Master Crystal”; Unlocks Blockages; Activates Charkas; Positive Stone. [0]

  • Rhodochrosite: Strengthens Mental Power; Helps Find New Love. [4]

  • Rhodonite: Assuredness; Helps One Achieve The Greatest Potential. [4]

  • Rose Quartz: Self-Assuredness; Love Stone; Reduces Weight And Wrinkles. [4]

  • Ruby: Mental Balance; Improves Circulation; Protects Sensitive Natures. [4]

  • Rutilated Quartz: Excellent For Birthing Process; Enhances Communication. [0]

  • Sapphire: Goal Motivator; Strengthens Loyalty; Highly Evolved Spiritual Stone. [6,7]

  • Selenite: Flexibility; Clarity In Decision-Making; Strengthens Spinal Column. [7]

  • Seraphinite: Cleanses Aura And Charkas; Helps Contact Angels; Energy Of Cooperation. [4,7]

  • Silver: 

  • Smoky Quartz: Relieves Depression And Tension; Balances Sexual Energies. [1]

  • Sodalite: Prophetic Dreaming; Good For Endocrine System; Eliminates Confusion. [6]

  • Staurolite: Tears Of Fairies; Good Luck; Helps Transitions; Makes One At Ease. [1]

  • Stichtite: Encourages Truthfulness, Gentleness, And An Open Mind; Eases Kundalini Through Heart Chakra. [4]

  • Strawberry Quartz: Aids Recall Of Past Lives; Eases Tension In Relationships. [4]

  • Sugilite: Aids Physical Healing; Reduces Stress; Strengthens Heart; An Emotional Balancer. [6,7]

  • Sugilite With Manganese: Increases Psychic And Spiritual Awareness; Grounding [1,6,7]

  • Sunstone: Dissipates Fear; Increases Vitality; Fosters Spiritual Growth; A Stone Of Luck. [3]

  • Tanzanite: A Stone Of Magic; Facilitates Spiritual Awareness; Stimulates Insight. [6]

  • Tektite: Fosters Wisdom Through Life Experience; Prevents Emotional Scars. [1]

  • Tiger Iron: Enhances Creativity Through Meditation; Good For Motivation On All Levels. [1,2,3]

  • Tiger’s Eye: Psychic Protector; Great For Business Success; Encourages Clarity. [X]

  • Topaz: Good For Tissue Regeneration, Kidneys, And Bladder; Enhances Understanding. [X]

  • Tourmaline: Good For Anemia; Increases Success And Love; Relieves Fatigue. [X]

  • Turquoise: Friendship Stone; Fosters Mental Relaxation; Supports Respiratory System. [5]

  • Turritella: Eases Domestic Relations And Group Interactions. [1]

  • Unakite: Enhances Sense Of Personal Power; Converts The Negative Into The Positive. [4]

  • Vesuvianite: Creative And Intuitive Aid; Helps Fight Depression, Fear, And Negativity. [X]

  • Victorite: Peacefulness; Encourages Awareness Of Higher Energies, Emotional Release, And Clarity Of Speech. [5]

  • Zincite: Cathartic; Removes Energy Blockages; Brings Together Similar Minds. [1,2,3]