Crystal Properties A - E, Agate, Amazonite, Amethyst, Angelite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Aurora, Black Sardonyx, Blue Howlite, Blue Tigers Eye, Brecciated Jasper, Carnelian, Dumortierite, Emerald
African Turquoise
African Turquoise is not turquoise at all. It is a type of jasper found in Africa and is often dyed to achieve a turquoise-like color. Enhancing its
role as a turquoise substitute is its matrix, which also resembles turquoise matrix. The ‘Stone of Evolution’, brings encouragement for growth, development and positive change within life itself. African turquoise opens the mind to new ideas, new possibilities and new existence. It is a stone that brings structure, balance and prosperity where it is due. African turquoise awakens old DNA patterns to improve the new. African Turquoise is a stone that hands over a key to new life with its offerings. This is a stone that awakens the soul to its intended purpose, encouraging the being to make positive impression while gaining and giving positive wisdom. African Turquoise incorporates positive change where it is needed, it encourages the being to use the gift of knowledge already left by others over time to help this change become a part of the past, the present and of the future - of the All. African turquoise can be charged or imprinted with wisdom and code. It will hold this for the intended time or for the intended soul for as long as is needed. It is a stone of sworn secrecy and sworn protection, and for this reason, can be used as an amulet, talisman or marker. African Turquoise can help to tame the “wild” soul, it helps the being to find and determine a suitable path for the present time until a clearer state of mind, body and spirit develops. This stone aids healing from depression, it helps he being o climb out of “black holes” while allowing space for thought on new steps to take to develop a better, more positive outlook on life. “Developing and improving oneself, is helping in the developing and improving of All” African Turquoise resonates especially well with the Third eye energy centre. It helps stimulate, strengthen and clear this centre while allowing for growth. African turquoise help ease mood swings, encourage acceptance and sooth feelings of emotional aggravation. Also a stone to help lesson the affects of joint discomfort while to helping bring lubrication within the joints and improved flexibility overall. Alongside this, African Turquoise is beneficial to kidney function and aids digestion. |
Agate
Agate's most noticable properties overall are balancing yin/yang energy, courage, protection, healing, and calming. Historically it was placed in water for cooking or drinking to dispel sickness. The Metaphysical and Healing Properties Lore of any specific type of agate depend to some extent on the color of the agate, but all agates have certain things in common. Agate is a stone of strength. Energetically, it is considered to give strength in both battle and physically. Agate enhances creativity and strengthens the intellect, making it a beneficial stone for both students and artists. It is also known as a good luck stone. As a stone of harmony, one of the things agate does is balance yin/yang energy. Agate increases energy. However, because it is a grounding stone, it does not increase energy at all times, but rather enables bursts of energy as needed. In this way, agate is a conservation stone, and enhances longevity. Agate is a very protective stone. It is especially protective for children, and makes an excellent stone for children's amulets, medicine bags, jewelry, or just to carry around in a pocket. Agates are said to be especially useful for protecting children from falling. Emotionally, agate gives courage, emotional strength, self-confidence, and dispels fears. It can also lessen feelings of envy by grounding the emotions. In the same way, it assists with acceptance of all things. It can be very beneficial for self-examination as well as examination of the circumstances one finds oneself in. These qualities make agate superior for easing anxiety and stress. Particularly when placed on the Solar Plexus (3rd) Chakra, it can help one to accept one's emotions, thereby helping overcome those emotions that one wants to remove. Because of the harmonizing qualities of agate, and its emotional energies of removing and releasing resentments and bitterness, it is also considered by many to be an excellent stone for helping to heal and improve relationships. Agate can cleanse and stabilize the aura by removing and/or transforming negative energy. As far as relationships go, agate is a stone of marital and romantic fidelity. Agate can strengthen the body and the body's connection to the earth. It also increases energy. Agate enhances healing of all kinds by bringing the elements of the healee into harmony. Physically, agate is particularly helpful with tooth and gum issues, stomach problems, physical endurance, insomnia. Chakras: All agates can remove blockages from any chakra. Agate also relates to specific chakras according to the stone color.
Amazonite
Amazonite is a lovely blue and green stone often streaked with white. It is an extremely soothing crystal and is believed to calm the brain and nervous system. Amazonite is said to dispel negative energy and to improve confidence, leadership and communication. It is a useful stone to wear or carry if you have to face a challenging situation, have a difficult question to ask or have to speak in public. It is a good stone for writers and artists as it is thought to enhance self-expression and creativity. It can also be an aid to seeing both sides of a problem and in analysing and sorting out information. Amazonite is said to be helpful for osteoporosis by assisting the body with the absorption of calcium. It is also said to be of benefit for relieving
menstrual cramps and muscle cramps. Amazonite is associated with the Heart and Throat Chakras.
menstrual cramps and muscle cramps. Amazonite is associated with the Heart and Throat Chakras.
Amber |
Amber: is a fossilized resin and is usually golden to yellow brown in colour. Amber allows the body to heal itself by absorbing and transmuting negative energy into positive energy. It emits a sunny and bright soothing energy which helps to calm nerves and to enliven the disposition. Amber has been used as a symbol for renewal of marriage vows and to assure promises. It has been said to bring good luck to warriors. Amber is a sacred stone to the Native American and Eastern Indian. It acts to purify the body, mind and spirit when worn, carried us used as an elixir. Amber has been used in the treatment of the goiter and other diseases of the throat and disorders of the kidneys and bladder. (Astrological Sign: Leo & Aquarius) |
Amethyst
Amethyst is said to aid creative thinking and spiritual awareness. It is a protective stone and wearing it as jewellery or carrying it in your pocket is said to protect against psychic attack. Placing Amethyst by the side of your bed while you sleep is thought to reduce nightmares. In healing Amethyst can be placed on the Brow and the Crown Chakras. It is believed to ease headaches, release tension, relieve physical and emotional pain and help combat addictions. It is also reputed to reduce swellings and bruises. In ancient times it was fashioned into a drinking vessel, as it was believed to
cure drunkenness. Amethyst is one of the most versatile healing stones and can be used in several crystal healing layouts. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and for Pisces. Please keep your amethyst crystals out of direct sunlight as they may fade.
cure drunkenness. Amethyst is one of the most versatile healing stones and can be used in several crystal healing layouts. Amethyst is the birthstone for February and for Pisces. Please keep your amethyst crystals out of direct sunlight as they may fade.
Angelite
Angelite is an opaque, blue and white crystal, sometimes containing flecks of red. It is formed from Celestite, that has been compressed over millions of years. As its name suggests, Angelite is said to help attune the user with the angelic realm and to facilitate angelic contact. It is also said to heighten perception, enhance telepathic communication and to enable out-of-body journeys to take place, while still maintaining contact with everyday reality. Angelite helps you to speak the truth and to be more compassionate and accepting, especially of things that cannot be changed. It promotes feelings of peace and tranquillity. In crystal healing Angelite can be placed on the Throat Chakra. It is thought to resonate with the throat, reducing inflammation and balancing the thyroid and the parathyroid. Angelite is believed to help reduce pain and can be used to help alleviate the pain of sunburn. Hold or place on the body as appropriate or place next to your bed. Please note Angelite is water-soluble and should not be cleansed in water.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine tumbled stones are pure, milky blue to a pearly, turquoise green. It protects from harm; promotes safe travel, especially at sea; boosts the immune system, balances the thymus and throat chakras; clears stagnant emotions; encourages optimism; enables creative expression of ideas; encourage unique skills; helps you to find inspiration and enables the imagination to flow usually leading to practical outcomes.
Aventurine
Green Aventurine is a gentle supporting and comforting stone. It is a good all round healer and can calm anger and irritation while stimulating emotional recovery. Green Aventurine can reinforce leadership qualities and decisiveness
and can help us to see alternatives and possibilities, gently encouraging us to persevere. It is a good stone for those pushing themselves outside their comfort zone. Green Aventurine can reduce anxiety and fears and can be soothing and calming for claustrophobia. Green Aventurine is one of the best overall balancing stones for the Heart Chakra because it acts gently without causing any turbulence
and can help us to see alternatives and possibilities, gently encouraging us to persevere. It is a good stone for those pushing themselves outside their comfort zone. Green Aventurine can reduce anxiety and fears and can be soothing and calming for claustrophobia. Green Aventurine is one of the best overall balancing stones for the Heart Chakra because it acts gently without causing any turbulence
Aurora
it is said that due to the molecular structure the energy remains the same with or without Gold being included in each individual piece; called the "stone of the night," as it is said to bring phenomenal and prophetic lucid dreams, visions, and revelations; equalizes the yin-yang attributes and thought processes; facilitates clarity in communication between
the physical, emotional, and other-worldly realms; helps one to understand questions about "being" and existence; assists one in the alignment with the higher realms; enhances and protects the aura and amplifies the body's energy fields; stimulates mental clarity; activates psychic abilities, deeper meditation, and balancing of the physical body and chakras; cleanses and smoothes the aura; releases negativity from the emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual bodies; helps maintain balance in relationships and cooperative efforts; a very powerful tool
the physical, emotional, and other-worldly realms; helps one to understand questions about "being" and existence; assists one in the alignment with the higher realms; enhances and protects the aura and amplifies the body's energy fields; stimulates mental clarity; activates psychic abilities, deeper meditation, and balancing of the physical body and chakras; cleanses and smoothes the aura; releases negativity from the emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual bodies; helps maintain balance in relationships and cooperative efforts; a very powerful tool
Black Sardonyx
Sardonyx is a stone of strength and protection. Use it to enhance willpower, integrity, stamina and vigor. It is believed to bring lasting happiness and stability to marriage and partnerships. It attracts friends and good fortune. Some people use sardonyx as a protection grid - placing it at each corner of the house, at doors and windows to prevent crime and misfortune.
Blue Howlite
Blue Howlite is Howlite dyed a very pretty blue colour. It is sometimes called Turquenite because of its resemblance to Turquoise. Blue Howlite has all the properties of undyed Howlite. Like Howlite, it has the ability to calm your own anger and to absorb anger directed at you. Its soothing energy can also reduce tension and anxiety and can help still the mind before sleep or meditation. Like undyed, Howlite a grid of Blue Howlite placed around the bed can relieve insomnia caused by racing thoughts at bedtime. Blue Howlite is said to reduce a tendency to over criticise, promote selfless behaviour and to encourage patience. It is also said to help you become aware of your ambitions and goals and to encourage you to achieve them. In addition, a piece of Blue Howlite, placed by your bed, is said to help you remember and understand your dreams
Blue Tigers Eye
Blue Tigers Eye is a very calming crystal, it is said to release stress, to soothe anxiety and to help cool a quick temper. All Tigers Eye crystals are stones of protection and were traditionally carried to protect against curses and ill wishes. Tigers Eye is said to promote a positive attitude and to increase feelings of
self worth. It is believed to help you to discover, and have confidence in, your own abilities helping to enhance your personal power and self confidence. Tigers Eye is also said to bring good luck and prosperity.
self worth. It is believed to help you to discover, and have confidence in, your own abilities helping to enhance your personal power and self confidence. Tigers Eye is also said to bring good luck and prosperity.
Brecciated Jasper
Jasper is an opaque form of the mineral quartz. It is a form of Jasper that contains Haematite. Haematite is a very grounding stone, which makes Brecciated Jasper an excellent crystal for helping you to keep your feet on the ground and for promoting feelings of tranquillity and wholeness. Brecciated Jasper has an uplifting, rejuvenating energy that is said to
encourage mental clarity, mental focus and feelings of deep happiness. It is also believed to absorb negative energy allowing you to develop a positive outlook on life. In addition Brecciated Jasper is said to encourage empathy and communication with animals and could be of benefit to those who practice animal Reiki
healing.
encourage mental clarity, mental focus and feelings of deep happiness. It is also believed to absorb negative energy allowing you to develop a positive outlook on life. In addition Brecciated Jasper is said to encourage empathy and communication with animals and could be of benefit to those who practice animal Reiki
healing.
Carnelian
Carnelian is found in nearly all parts of the world and derives its name from the Latin word meaning flesh coloured. It varies in intensity from deep reddish-brown to a yellow or cream coloured translucent stone. Carnelian can be placed on the Sacral Chakra and is said to increase ambition, drive and confidence. It is believed to protect the wearer from negative
emotions and to calm the angry, and the envious. It is also reputed to bring about warmth, sociability, creativity and happiness and to restore self-esteem. Carnelian is believed to increase fertility. Placed near the front door Carnelian is said to invoke protection and to bring abundance into the home. Carnelian is the birthstone for July and for Virgo.
emotions and to calm the angry, and the envious. It is also reputed to bring about warmth, sociability, creativity and happiness and to restore self-esteem. Carnelian is believed to increase fertility. Placed near the front door Carnelian is said to invoke protection and to bring abundance into the home. Carnelian is the birthstone for July and for Virgo.
Dumortierite
Dumortierite is a mottled blue mineral which commonly comes from South America. Said to release fear, bringing courage to one's life. Dumortierite is said to promote a positive attitude to life and to help you to stay 'young at heart'. It is also said to increase assertiveness and self-confidence encouraging you to speak out when you feel you are being treated
unfairly. In addition Dumortierite is said to calm and focus you in traumatic situations giving you the tools to cope with a crisis. Dumortierite is a very spiritual stone, it is believed to facilitate communication with your angels and spirit guides and to help you to see the good in the people who are around you. Dumortierite is also said to increase self-discipline and to improve organisational skills, allowing you to sort out your files, procedures and thought processes. These properties make it an excellent stone for those starting up or running their own business. In healing Dumortierite is thought to be of benefit for headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramping and colic. Placed gently on an affected area it is said to soothe sunburn.
unfairly. In addition Dumortierite is said to calm and focus you in traumatic situations giving you the tools to cope with a crisis. Dumortierite is a very spiritual stone, it is believed to facilitate communication with your angels and spirit guides and to help you to see the good in the people who are around you. Dumortierite is also said to increase self-discipline and to improve organisational skills, allowing you to sort out your files, procedures and thought processes. These properties make it an excellent stone for those starting up or running their own business. In healing Dumortierite is thought to be of benefit for headaches, nausea, vomiting, cramping and colic. Placed gently on an affected area it is said to soothe sunburn.
Emerald
The refreshing green energy of Emerald is said to revitalize the body and to provide inspiration. Emerald is also believed to enhance memory, to encourage patience, to calm the emotions and to eliminate negativity. It is said to give you the ability to enjoy life to the full. Emerald is thought to be a good stone for relationships, it is believed to bring domestic happiness to encourage unconditional love and to promote friendship. It is a useful crystal to use during a team exercise, as it is said to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation within a group of people. Emerald can be used during Chakra Balancing to open and calm the Heart Chakra. In healing Emerald is said to aid recovery after infectious illness, to detoxify the liver, to help ease rheumatism and to soothe the eyes. Emerald is the birthstone for May and for Cancer.