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Crystal & Gemstone Guide

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Agate
Amber
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Aventurine
Azurite
Bloodstone
Carnelian
Citrine
Diamond

Emerald
Fluorite
Garnet
Hematite
Herkimer Diamond
Jade
Jasper
Lapis Lazuli
Malachite
Moonstone

Obsidian
Opal
Peridot
Pyrite
Quartz (Clear)
Rose Quartz



Agate

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.
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Amber

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
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Amethyst

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.
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Aquamarine

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.
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Aventurine

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.
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Azurite

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
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Bloodstone

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
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Carnelian

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.
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Citrine

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.
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Diamond

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.
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Emerald

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.
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Fluorite

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.
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Garnet

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.
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Hematite

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
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Herkimer Diamond

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.
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Jade

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.
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Jasper

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.
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Lapis Lazuli

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.
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Malachite

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.
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Moonstone

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
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Obsidian

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
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Opal

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.
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Peridot

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.
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Pyrite

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
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Quartz (Clear)

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.
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Rose Quartz

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.
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