Agate
(various colours)
Agate is a form of Chalcedony, regarded as a powerful healer that nurtures and strengthens both mind & body.
Other qualities are that it helps to both ground & energise, enabling a recognition & acceptance of truth in life.
Amber
(shades of transparent orange, green, yellow)
According to Norse Mythology Amber was formed from the tears of Freya - the Goddess of Love and Fertility.
Amber is said to act as a good healer by drawing disease from the body.
Brings wisdom, balance and patience.It is believed to help one to chose or to be chosen.
Amethyst
(shades of purple)
It is reputed that Amethyst calms the mind & the nervous system. Reduces anger, impatience & frustration.
Aids sleep, soothes nightmares & headaches, balances blood sugar.
In ancient times it was believed that it would also help those with addictions to 'Poisons' for example - alcohol.
Apache Tear
(transparent smokey grey)
A dark smokey coloured translucent variety of Obsidian.
Believed to be named after the tears shed by Native American Indian women at a time of loss.
It gently grounds and unblocks the lower body, helping to ease and release pain, sadness and anger.
Absorbs negative energy and protects the aura.
Aquamarine
(pale translucent blue)
In times gone by Aquamarine was believed to be formed from the tears of Mermaids.
Serenity, relaxation, creativity and quiet honest communication are associated with aquamarine.
Aventurine
(A pale to mid green stone with sparkly flecks - usually semi-translucent)
Aventurine is often used as a good luck stone. It is believed to promote success.
Also used for general healing. Historically it was used to draw the heat out of fevers.
Place in your bath water for a soft, soothing & relaxing soak.
Azurite
Known as the 'Stone of Heaven'-
Azurite is said to stimulate awareness and knowledge of our higher selves.
Providing guidance through the third eye.
Bringing to our attention areas of ourselves, our lives or our character that may require attention
Black Onyx
A crystal that is both grounding and clarifying.
Aiding positive change that helps to bring about feelings of security and balance.
Bloodstone
(Heliotrope - A form of jasper - a type of quartz. It is deep green with 'symbolic' red flecks)
Bloodstone can provide inner guidance,mental balance, increase courage and aids recognition that chaos
precedes transformation.It can help in balancing iron deficiencies.
Blue Calcite
(Calcites come in a variety of colours, blue, green, orange, yellow, white, etc. It feels waxy to the touch)
Blue calcite calms thoughts allowing them to become focused
It can be effective as a sedative after emotional trauma.The most powerful way to use this stone is as an elixir.
It is advisable to place it in some muslin and then into the water.
Blue Goldstone
Blue Goldstone is reputed to restore natural energy. Joy is the key word for this stone.
It is gently uplifting, can reduce stomach tension, aid blood flow & dispel toxins.
(A pale blue semi-translucent stone, interspersed with layers of milky-white quartz)
Blue Lace Agate
Blue Lace Agate aids the flow of expression and helps to gently expand consciousness.
Gently calming the mind Useful for the relief of headaches
Carnelian
(a translucent orange variety of chalcedony - a type of quartz)
It's said that carnelian aids positive life choices.
The key words in relation to it are assertiveness confidence, boldness, initiative & precision.
Carnelian can help to dispel the fear of death, bringing an acceptance of the cycle of life.
Citrine
(Transparent yellow-clear quartz.) 'Stone of Prosperity'
Citrine is an uplifting crystal that is said to reduce negative energy and increase awareness and control of both mind and emotions.It is reputed to be energising and invigorating by increasing
motivation, physical energy, and activating creativity
Clear Quartz
This is the most popular quartz as it can be used for a multitude of benefits.
Clear Quartz can help to speed up the healing process and balance our physical & emotional well-being.
If in doubt ~ pick up Clear Quartz.
Fluorite
(Ranges in colour from shades of grey to greens and purple)
A good balancer and healer for mental energies. Alleviating stress from hectic lifestyles and aiding peaceful sleep.
Often used as a detoxifier.Good for meditation
Garnet
(A beautiful raspberry-red translucent stone) Garnet is known as The Crystal of Health. It is believed that it aids the removal of negative energy from the charkas and then balances & stimulates them. It has also been known as the Stone of Commitment.It represents love by revitalising feelings & energy.
Geode
A geode is created by volcanic bubbles. The exterior is solid agate, with the centre being usually Rock Crystal or Amethyst.
Geodes symbolise the beauty and power that is found within them. Joy is the key word for this stone.
It is gently uplifting, can reduce stomach tension, aid blood flow & dispel toxins.
Goldstone
Goldstone is reputed to restore natural energy.
Hawks Eye - (Falcons Eye)
Hawks Eye is believed to provide insight and truth into our inner self, our life situations and those of others. Allowing us to 'see' things from a variety of perspectives,giving the benefit of a general overview, enabling us to grow.
Hematite
'Stone of the Mind'- Hematite is reputed to aid memory, concentration and self-control. Promoting confidence, self-esteem, belief in oneself and willpower.
Howlite
Stone of 'gentleness, patience and calm, tension, stress and anxiety are reputed to be relieved and soothed by Howlite.
It has a high calcium content that benefits bones and teeth. An aid for deep and restful sleep.
Jade
Jade is renowned for being calming & relaxing. It is a stone for success, courage, wisdom and balance all from the heart.
Good for understanding dreams.
Ladabourite
Appears grey until a closer look reveals a magical rainbow of blues, greens and yellows. Helps to protect the aura by enabling energy to flow evenly throughout the body. Boosts individual strengths and enhances communication skills.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is known as the 'Stone of Protection'. It is said to have existed since before 'time was born' and in ancient Egypt it was placed in the tombs with the Pharaohs for their protection.Lapis Lazuli is a powerful thought amplifier, boosting creativity, clarity & objectivity.
Lemon Chrysoprase
Calming and balancing.It is reputed to helps to clarify personal problems and ease depression by bringing greater wisdom, self-confidence and flexibility. Uplifts the heart, boosts generosity and increases selflessness.
Malachite
Malachite is referred to as the 'Stone of Transformation' And also 'The Writers Stone'
It helps to clarify emotions by drawing out hurt and confusion. Assisting in the removal of old ineffective habits and negativity from past experiences ~ thus enabling 'Transformation' and allowing positive changes to occur.
Mookatite
Mookaite aids concentration allowing a deeper connection with inner emotions and beliefs.
Moonstone
(Translucent feldspar with a white, pink and yellow sheen) Moonstone soothes stress, increases sensitivity and intuition. Can help to lessen personal feelings when feeling overwhelmed, by providing emotional balance and bringing a greater flexibility to the user,helping them to go with the flow of life.
Obsidian
Obsidian is formed from volcanic glass and is known as a stone for protection, balance & grounding. It provides a barrier against negativity & can be used to assist in finding unknown or hidden factors in complicated or confusing situations.
Optical Calcite
(Also known as Iceland Spa) This form of clear calcite is believed to aid our ability to relate to the world around us in a balanced and productive way.Clarity and clear vision are associated with this form of calcite. A useful stone for cleansing.
Orange Calcite
Orange calcite is believed to be an ideal nurturer for gentle growth and encouragement.
It is also thought to be beneficial for dissolving problems and bringing about joy and light heartedness.
Red Jasper
The key connection for Red Jasper is clarity. Especially when there is a desire to discover what is real and what is an illusion. Red Jasper is understood to help with inspiration and ideas, turning them from dreams into reality
Rhodonite
Rhodonite is pink with black elements. It is said to work on areas of the heart and emotional balance. Boosting self-belief and accomplishment. A calming stone that aids emotional stress, heartache & loss. Often used to soothe away nightmares
Rhyolite
A good stone for enhancing communication skills and emotional expression. Rhyolite stimulates the quest for creativity and fulfilment, challenging barriers within the mind by aiding the realisation of our own full potential
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is often referred to as the 'quartz of the heart' or the 'quartz of unconditional love'. Its translucent pale pink colour is symbolic of warmth and love. Other qualities that it is linked with are comfort, softness, compassion and forgiveness.
Serpentine
This healing stone works by drawing out toxins from the body and aiding the absorption of oxygen and nutrients. It has been known to enhance feelings of security and give a more relaxed attitude to life.
Snowflake Obsidian
A volcanic glass that is solid to translucent, black to deep smoky grey, with white 'snowflake' patches. Snowflake Obsidian is a 'Stone of Purity'. It helps to balance the mind, body and spirit. It recognizes and releases wrong thinking and ingrained patterns. It is a powerful absorber of negative emotions
Sodalite
Sodalite enhances both written and verbal communication, by bringing out the qualities of truth, clarity, ideas and logic. By balancing energy levels it is believed to alleviate insomnia, draw out and cool inflammation and infections.
Tiger Iron
Tiger Iron combines the properties of Red Jasper, Hematite and Tigers Eye
Red Jasper ~ Inspiration and Clarity
Hematite ~ Memory, Concentration and self-control
Tigers Eye ~ Development and Understanding of Willpower
Tigers Eye
Tigers Eye is a protective stone that is reputed to instil a deep understanding and recognition of inner resources.
Aiding the development of willpower for success and generating calmness to unsettled turmoil.
Turquoise
This is the stone of the Native Americans. It is said to promote long life by protecting us from our polluted environment. Turquoise also enhances our Creative expression, Emotional balance, Peace of mind, Friendships and our Ability to communicate
Unakite
(Unakite is primarily green and peachy pink)
It is a stone that provides confidence to the heart so that movement and growth can be undertaken. Unakite also helps with self-assertiveness acting as a balancer for both the physical and emotional sides of our nature
Watermelon Tourmaline
Inspiration is the key word for Watermelon Tourmaline. Its energy helps to clear, maintain and stimulate each of the energy centres in our body. It is also believed to relieve chronic fatigue and exhaustion.
Yellow Calcite
Calcites come in a variety of colours ~ yellow, blue, green, orange, white, etc. It feels waxy to the touch. Yellow or golden calcite enhances meditation, focus concentration; help to connect with the intellect & emotions. Also aids the memory and develops insight. An energy amplifier.