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| Agates are members of the Chalcedony family and comprised of microscopic crystals of quartz that make colorful bands or ribbons and are commonly found in slices. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Australia North America Botswana India |
Grounding Physical Balance Emotional Balance Self-Confidence Circulation The Skin Increased Oxygen |
Gemini | Anywhere Fire Agate-Forehead |
Agate strengthens the effects of other stones. |
| Amber is comprised of fossilized resin from tree sap that formed millions of years ago. As a fossilized matter, amber is in harmony with Petrified Wood, Abalone, Jet, Marble and Obsidian. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Europe | Stress Depression Memory Decision Making Lungs Brain Inner Ear Endocrine System Neurologocal Tissue |
Taurus Leo Virgo Libra Capricorn |
Wrist |
| Amethyst is part of the Quartz family. It's color varies from deep violet to pale lavendar. It seems to have a direct link to the mind and Edgar Cayce has suggested it be used for the control of temperment. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Canada Brazil Sri Lanka East Africa |
Healing Intuition Creativity Courage Calming Feeling in control Sleeping Dreams Recall Nervous System Hormones Circulation Immune System |
Aries Sagittarius Capricorn |
Anywhere | Amethyst is related to the 7th(crown) Chakra. |
| The Aquamarine gemstone is a form of Beryl. It can be found in clear blue, blue-green and less commonly in yellow. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| United States Mexico Russia Brazil India |
Disorientation Fear Mental Clarity Calming Communication Organ Cleansing Sore Throats |
Taurus Libra Capricorn Aquarius Pisces |
Anywhere Throat |
Aquamarine is related to the 5th(throat) Chakra. |
| Aventurine is part of the Quartz family. Most commonly known in green, it is also available in shades of blue and brown. When used with Malachite, it can help clear emotional blocks. With Rose Quartz, it can increase empathy and love. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Russia Brazil India Nepal |
Stress Emotional Balance Mental Clarity Independence Love & Understanding Acceptance Healing The Nervous System |
All Signs | Anywhere Close to the heart |
Aventurine(green) is related to the 4th(heart) Chakra. |
| Azurite is a blue copper-based stone usually found in association to it's cousin, Malachite. Edgar Cayce suggested it's use to attain a meditative state more easily. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Arizona, USA | Meditation Spiritual Awakening Mental Clarity Understanding Dreams Recall Thyroid Skin Spleen Bones |
Sagittarius Capricorn |
Right Hand |
| Suprisingly, Bloodstone belongs to the Quartz family. Deep green in color, it contains red flecks which gives it the name. Ancient Eqyptians used it to counteract growths and tumors, and it's strongest attribute is it's ability to work with the circulatory system. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Russia India |
Healing Courage Mental Clarity Discipline Circulation Purifies Detoxifies |
All Signs | Earlobes Throat |
| This type of Quartz is a member of the Chalcedony family and is one of the most popular and readily available. Carnelian is most commonly orange, but is also available in shades of red and brown. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Western USA Germany Russia Iran Spain |
Protection Courage Depression Reproductive System |
Aries Leo Virgo Capricorn |
Waist Throat |
Carnelian is related to the 2nd(reproductive) Chakra. |
| Citrine Quartz is found in pale yellow, but darker shades are known. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Brazil Africa USA Canada Italy |
Acceptance Courage Discipline Creativity Energy Motivation Blood Detoxifier Digestion |
Leo Virgo |
Anywhere Waist |
Citrine is related to the 3rd(solar plexus) Chakra. |
| The hardest substance produced by nature, the Diamond is composed of pure carbon and formed by thousands of years of heat and pressure. Considered by many to be a symbol of wealth and power, it is also a strong healing gemstone. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Africa India Brazil Russia Australia |
Stress Insecurity Envy Self-Esteem Healing Motivation Blood Detoxifier |
All Signs | Earlobes | Amethysts and Emeralds are amplified by Diamonds. |
| Emerald comes from the Beryl family and can be found in shades of green varying from pale to deep. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Colombia Africa Brazil Russia Pakistan |
Healing Meditation Intuition Memory Emotional Balance Interaction Self-Expression |
Taurus Cancer Libra |
Pinky Ring Finger Right Wrist Over Heart |
The man-made versions are useful, but they are not as effective as the natural stones. |
| Fluorite is associated with fluoride. This translucent crystal comes in several colors. Some ancient civilizations used it to cure cancerous growths. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| England Spain China Brazil Morocco |
Healing Spiritual Awakening Aphrodisiac Stress Intuition Teeth Bones Arthritis Rheumatism Spinal Injuries |
Pisces | Earlobes | Fluorite amplifies the effects of other stones and is not as effective on it's own. |
| This translucent stone is most commonly known in shades of red and brown, but also available in deep green and yellow. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| All Over the World | Patience Love and Understanding Bowel System |
Aries Leo Scorpio Capricorn Aquarius |
Earlobes Over the Heart |
Garnet is related to the 1st(base) Chakra. |
| Hematite is composed of Iron Oxide. It ranges in color from steel gray to iron black. Because of the iron in this mineral, it is most noted for being beneficial to the blood. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Mexico United States Canada Brazil |
Healing Self-Esteem Astral Projection Blood Disorders Tissue Regeneration |
Base of the Spine |
| Only found in Herkimer, New York, these clear crystals resemble Diamonds but are actually a type of Quartz. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Herkimer, New York only | Healing Stress Negativity Detoxification Immune System |
Any | Anywhere | Like Diamonds, these crystals also magnify the effects of other stones, especially the healing qualities. |
| The two varieties of Jade are Nephrite and Jadeite, the latter being the most sought after. Nephrite is creamier in color and less translucent than Jadeite, and both come in a wide range of colors. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| The Orient | Healing Stress Negativity Organ Cleansing Kidney Diseases |
Any | Anywhere | Different colored Jade stones have unique healing properties. |
| Another member of the Chalcedony family, several varieties of Jasper exist. The colors available are shades of red, yellow, green and brown. Popularly used as elixirs for it's healing properties, it does not overstimulate any part of the body. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| All Over the World | Healing Stress Endurance Organ Cleansing Digestive System Skin Detoxifying |
Any | Anywhere | Jasper is claimed to work well with Opal. |
| Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful deep blue stone and can often be found with interesting gold flecks of Pyrite throughout. Lapis is most noted for it's relationship with the mind. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Russia Afghanistan |
Intuition Communication Stress Depression Organ Cleansing Detoxifying Immune System |
Taurus Sagittarius Aquarius |
Forehead Throat |
Lapis Lazuli is related to the 6th(third eye) Chakra. This stone can enhance moods and personality traits whether positive or negative. |
| Polished Malachite often resembles marble and comes in a variety of shades of green. Though it is considered a stone of protection, it has been said that caution should be taken with this copper-based stone, especially when wearing it as jewelry, because it is still evolving and it can magnify any negative energies around it. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Arizona, USA | Intuition Spiritual Awakening Mental Illness Organ Cleansing Detoxifying Immune System |
Scorpio | Left Hand | This stone can enhance moods and personality traits whether positive or negative. Proper cleansing is recommended. |
| Cut from Albite, Moonstones are milky translucent stones, usually in very pale colors. They are known to be of ancient spiritual significance in their connection to the moon and in-tune with one's intuitive nature. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Australia India |
Intuition Spiritual Awakening Excessive Ego Calming Reproductive Organs |
Cancer Libra Scorpio Pisces |
Hand |
| A milky black volcanic glass, Obsidian is sometimes referred to as Apache Tears. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Vocanic Regions | Protection Intuition Creativity Over-sensitivity |
Scorpio | Anywhere |
| Opals are dense, clear or milky, and inside they display an array of rainbow speckled colors that shift with the stone's movement. Opals contain up to thirty percent water which is responsible for it's opalescence. Some believe that Opals can only be used or worn safely by Libras. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Western USA Mexico Australia |
Protection Intensify Emotions Creativity |
Libra | Pinky Finger | Opals tend to scatter energy and can produce a fickle nature in the user unless they are centered. |
| Peridot is a very clear, pale, and delicate green stone. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| United States Brazil Eqypt |
Confidence Assertion Love Creativity Spiritual Awakening Detoxifying Tissue Regeneration Digestive System |
Libra Capricorn |
Pinky Finger | Peridot is related to the 4th(heart) Chakra. |
| This iron-rich mineralized crystal forms interesting clusters of cube-like shapes. Just as interesting are it's variety of colors from bright gold to brass. Pyrite is often referred to as Fool's Gold. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| North America Chile Peru |
Intuition Creativity Anxiety Balance Circulation Respiratory System Digestive System |
Any Sign | Throat | Pyrite works well with Fluorite |
| Clear Quartz acts like a purifier. It tunes into the vibrational level of the individual and helps us tune into ourselves by tuning out distractions and aiding in meditation. All clear crystals have the ability to amplify emotions, which can be beneficial during upbeat times, but this should be noted if you find yourself feeling particularly more emotional than you should or care to. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| Brazil USA Africa |
Healing Energy Concentration Intuition |
All Signs | Anywhere | Double-terminated crystals can neutralize negative energies. |
| Rose Quartz is a pink crystal which can be clear or cloudy and is in tune with the emotions. |
| Found mostly in: | Best Used For: | Astrological Affinities | Best Worn | Misc. Notes |
| United States Brazil Japan |
Healing Stress Intuition Confidence Creativity Love Romance Fertility Circulation Heart |
All Signs | Over the Heart | Rose Quartz makes an excellent gift as an expression of love and it is said to positively effects the receiver. |