Properties of Crystals

Agate is known to stabilize the auras and balance yin/yang properties. It helps one to eliminate anxiety and self doubt in order to move through difficult experience. A grounding stone, it allows us to overcome anger and bitterness by seeing both sides of a situation or person who we are having difficulty dealing with. It is said to help raise consciousness and encourage love and truthfulness. It further allows for both analytical and creative thinking to work together towards a goal. Agate is a great stone to have nearby when working on group projects or dealing with large family situation where everyone seems to desire different outcomes. Agate can help to bring all ideas into one desired goal.

BLUE

A variety of chalcedony, Blue Agate helps to create flexibility in stubborn people. It also creates a sense of security and self assuredness. Please note these are dyed natural agate stone, and not to be used in tonics.

BLUE LACE

The lovely banding apparent in Blue Lace Agate is created by larger quartz crystals growing throughout the chalcedony. It has a cooling and calming energy and is best used for relieving stress and anxiety. Use on the throat chakra to enhance your creative expression when communication becomes blocked.

PINK

A variety of chalcedony, Pink Agate promotes love between parent & child and is best placed over the heart for healing. Please note these are dyed natural agate stone, and not to be used in tonics.

PURPLE

Purple Agate is a good stone for self expression and creativity. Also said to ease throat tension, immune system & thyroid. Please note these are dyed natural agate stone, and not to be used in tonics.

AMAZONITE

Amazonite is a feldspar relating to both the heart and throat chakra. It is said to calm nervousness and irritability, and balance female/male energies. They bring a sense of peace and calm that they bring when held.

AMBER

Amber is not actually a stone but rather fossilized tree sap dating back millions of years. Amber is an excellent tool for healing and even has antibiotic qualities when used in elixirs. It helps to calm the nerves and reduce negative energy with it's bright orange glow, and can be used to purify a room before important ceremonies or rituals.

AMETHYST

Brazilian Amethyst provides a boost in mental & spiritual development. It's calming ability allows the user to meditate and reach a higher state of consciousness more easily.

AMETRINE

Because Amethyst & Citrine often form together in massive crystalline structures, it is not uncommon to see both blended together to form the beautiful stone of Ametrine. Ametrine can help one to bring forth both the spiritual and physical aspects of ones life. It balances the hemispheres of the body creating a more expanded awareness. An excellent stone for healing the chakras and bringing them into alignment.

ANGELITE

Angelite is Celestite that has been compressed over millions of years and therefore shares many similar properties of Celestite. This stone has long been seen as the connecting path between the the earth realm and the spirit realm. It is helpful in connecting with ancestors who have passed and receiving both protection and insight from the spirit world.

APACHE TEARS

Apache Tears are a translucent form of obsidian and provide a softer resistance toward negativity from others. Hold up to the light to see through the opaque surface. Also comforts grief and aides in forgiveness. Use as a protective shield for your aura by placing in an amulet necklace.

APOPHYLLITE

Apophyllite aids in astral travel and is often used in scrying or gazing in the future. Use this stone when trying to connect with those who have passed on in order to communicate easily and peacefully.

APRICOT AGATE

Apricot agate comes in natural swirling layers of pink and orange sherbet. These lovely stones are said to balance the yin and yang and ground the user by improving perception and truthfulness. A very calming stone.

AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine Tumbled Stone is wonderful for relieving stress in the body. Keep one in your pocket at work or during stressful times.

ARAGONITE

Aragonite is helpful during times of great stress and can help you to confront problems and deal with responsibilities which may initially seem overwhelming.

AVENTURINE

Aventurine tumbled stones are said to heal inflammation and nervous system disorders. They correspond to the heart chakra and help to dissolve emotional pain.

BLACK TOURMALINE

Black Tourmaline has been used by Shaman, African, Native American & Aboriginal tribes in healing and protection for ages. It's ability to ward off psychic attack makes this a great protection stone and source of personal strength.

BLOODSTONE

Tumbled Bloodstone is a red/green quartz thought to strengthen and oxygenate the blood stream. It has a high iron content and is electromagnetic. Use it to aide circulation, especially during cold months. It has also been said that this stone helps one to see that chaos precedes transformation.

BRECCIATED JASPER

Brecciated Jasper (also known as Poppy Jasper) is characterized by a deep blood red color mixed in with shades of white and tan in a mottled pattern. It is a stone that heals mental stress by "waking us up" and making us clear-headed. It is also a grounding stone that may be used on the root chakra.

CALCITE

Calcite can be used according to color on the chakras in order to clear the body. They also amplify the memory and the body's ability to fight off infection and return the body to a natural state of health and perfection. Golden calcite is excellent for aiding in memory and enhancing meditation sessions. It is a calming stone that amplifies energy during channeling and astral projection. Use this stone to gain insight from those beyond and to allow yourself to tap into the insight and use it in the here and now.

CARNELIAN

Carnelian warms to the touch and aides in your own circulation. They are also known to promote a healthy reproductive system.

CELESTITE

Celestite gets it's name from the word celestial and is known as an angelic stone that connects us to angels and the spirit world beyond. It is the perfect stone to sit on a bedside table to aide in dream recall and astral travel.

CHEVRON AMETHYST

Chevron Amethyst calms the mind and allows for higher mental and spiritual growth. Excellent in meditation or helping with school studies. Amethyst is also known to sober and help curb addictive habits.

CHRYSOPRASE

Chrysoprase is an apple-green stone is known to bring fresh ideas and inspiration in times of change. It's color is soothing and calms the nerves. This makes it a great stone to aide in a peaceful nights sleep.

CITRINE

Citrine Tumbled Stone is great for increasing wealth and promoting positive thoughts and energy. Keep a few with you and you'll feel charged with optimism all day long.

DIOPTASE

Dioptase has been used to stimulate the intellect and assist one with study and focus. It has also been known to increase stamina and strength for those who exercise often.

DUMORTIERITE

Dumortierite creates a sense of patience and reduced anxiety. This beep blue stone will keep you going for the long haul when endurance is needed most. Your need for "now!" will be transformed into a more understanding, and a less stubborn approach to problem solving.

FLUORITE

Fluorite helps to open the third eye and assists in psychic abilities. It is a symbol of purity and harmony around the world. Many sources name this as a great computer companion as it absorbs negativity.

GARNET

The name garnet actually derives from the Greek word for pomegranate as it resembles the seeds of the fruit. Tumbled Garnet is often so dark that it often shows no color, but the dense weight of the stone can help you to identify it. Garnet is a powerful healing stone which clears negative chakra energy and allows for a controlled rise in the kundalini energy. It is a stimulating stone promoting energy, stamina and sensuality.

GROSSULARITE

Grossularite is a beautiful form of Garnet and comes in shades ranging from green to lavender. It is said to enhance serenity and promote healing when in shades of brown and green. It can also be useful in settling disputes.

HEMATITE

Hematite is a powerful protection stone that reflects negativity back onto those who are trying to sabotage. Good also for grounding and boosting confidence. Holding hematite in your hand will almost instantly bring you back to reality and clear your head of loftiness. Use these spheres to shield you from unwanted energies & keep you grounded.

HERKIMER DIAMONDS

Herkimer diamonds are one of the most beautiful forms of quartz to be found anywhere on earth. In fact, a Herkimer cut to the shape of a traditional round brilliant diamond is very difficult to detect from the real thing! The mineral was given the name "Herkimer" because it was first discovered in Herkimer, N.Y. They have since been found in Mexico & Spain, but are still considered a rare find in the mineral kingdom. These naturally occurring double terminated points are known as the "stone of attunement". They are said to stimulate psychic abilities and dream recall. They encourage us to recognize that you are what you're seeking. All truth and hope lie within. Herkimers are excellent for laying on of stones, especially when subjects are new to each others energy.

HEULANDITE

Heulandite is said to connect one to the ancients. It has long been linked to the lost city of Atlantis and allows one to realize that with the up times, must also come the down times. It is a thought provoking stone with an ancient grace.

HOWLITE

Howlite is a perfect stone for calling spirits and spells in the night! A cooling stone that absorbs excess heat and energy, this stone evokes visions of shamans. Use in ritual work and healing.

JADE

Jade is a rich green stone that will help dispel negativity and increase loyalty and wealth. Revered by ancient Eastern cultures for centuries, Jade is known as the "Stone of Heaven" because of its purely positive energies!

JET

Jet is a fossilized wood that is very closely related to coal, but slightly harder. Jet is useful in healing such ailments as migraines, stomach pain, swelling and depression. It is a stone of protection and is often used in areas of business and finance to assist the user in balancing finances.

KAMBABA JASPER

This stone is located near where ocean jasper is found off the coast of Africa and Madagascar. It's a deep green color with orbicular (or circular) spots and swirls of black throughout the stone. Often confused with Nebula Stone (a brand name for another stone composed of Quartz, Riebeckite, Anorthoclase, Acmite & Zircon), Kambaba Jasper is a powerful grounding and protective stone with ties to the natural environment.

KYANITE

Kyanite is known as one of the best attunement stones because it never needs cleansing or clearing. It is the perfect stone form meditation, especially for those who have trouble focusing during meditation. It provides balance to all the chakras and and a deeper connection to the spirit world by stimulating ones own intuition.

LABRADORITE

Labradorite is said to regulate metabolism and relieve stress. Also helps one to transform intuitive wisdom into intellectual thought. Hold to the light and watch the flashes of gold, red or blue which are naturally occurring in this feldspar.

LAPIS LAZULI

Lapis Lazuli is best known in its association with ancient Egyptians. Today, it is still used as a tool for reaching a higher power and sacred knowledge. Lapis is known for its ability to open the 3rd eye.

LODESTONE

Lodestone is a magnetic form of iron that was originally used in early compasses. Lodestone has often been used as a stone to attract the opposite sex. Many cultures throughout the world have used Lodestone in amulets, belts and even in the bedroom to aided in virility and sex appeal.

MALACHITE

Malachite is the "stone of transformation". Commonly used in ancient Mayan culture, this stone gives strength and power to the user by clearing the chakras and allowing the user to focus all energy on avoiding attack from negativity.

MOLDAVITE

Moldavite is the only known gemstone of extraterrestrial origin. Scientists have classed these stones as tektites, which are silica based, or glassy meteorites. Moldavite in any form increases the depth and clarity of ones inner journey. Moldavite can be a very powerful aid for channeling, especially from inter-dimensional and extra-terrestrial sources.

MOONSTONE

Large Moonstone is a feldspar containing aluminum. Ours in white pearl color is also associated with the feminine cycle. But couples may also use it to ease stressed relations and help to conceive.

OBSIDIAN

Black Obsidian looks very similar to black tourmaline. The difference in these two stones in how they look when held up to bright light. You will be able to see through the obsidian slightly as compared to tourmaline which is not opaque. Black Obsidian brings a rise in Kundalini energy and also treats chills and fevers. It is an excellent grounding stone in meditation.

ONYX

Onyx is known as a stone of balancing and grounding. It also gives strength and self confidence.

OPAL

Opal aides in visualizations, dream recall & clairvoyance. This deeply emotional stone correlates to water signs and helps develop charisma and inspiration. A beautiful but fragile stone, Opal may fade with time and high energy surroundings, or crack in sun, heat, salt and acidic liquids. Please moisten frequently with water or oil.

ORANGE MILLENNIUM STONE

Orange Millennium™ - Is a new find for the 21st Century. It is a form of round crystallized Carnelian nodules, only found in the high desert of the U.S. South West. Orange Millennium is said to detoxify both the mind and body. Use this stone to tone down stressful dreams and to alleviate feelings of loneliness and powerlessness.

PEACOCK ORE

Peacock Ore, also known as chalcopyrite, is a copper mineral mined in Mexico. Known for its iridescent colors, it was nick-named peacock ore by early miners. This stone of happiness and joy will help you tune into positive forces in life and channel that energy to others.

PERIDOT

Peridot emits a friendly energy and youthful vitality! Used by the ancient Aztecs & Incas to cleanse and heal, this light green is a tonic for the whole body.

PETRIFIED WOOD

Petrified Wood is an ancient fossilized wood which has been replaced by Agate and Quartz. The inclusion of these two minerals to the wood makes it feel more like a stone than a hardened wood. It is an excellent stone for grounding, and past-life recall. It is also often called "the stone of transformation" as it allows us to come to terms with why something is happening in life and move beyond it in a healthy way.

PICTURE JASPER

Picture Jasper is characterized by tan and yellow with streaks of red, brown and green bands running through it. It stimulates creative visualization and connects us to ancient civilizations.

PREHNITE

Prehnite advances you to a higher level of mediation during chakra work. This mint green stone is said to harmonize the flow of energy in your body and even deepen your meditations with out of body feelings of euphoria and lightness. Prehnite is an exceptional stone for meditation and all things peaceful and relaxing. Use this stone for creative visualization, proper breathing during yoga and keep it near as a protective energy for your spirit.

PYRITE

Pyrite, commonly known as "fool's gold", was often mistaken during the gold rush for the real thing because of it's bright gold luster. This stone is formed in a cubic mineral pattern and acts as a blocker of negative energy. It may strengthen the digestive system and ease bronchitis. Use it daily for strength, warmth and protection.

QUARTZ

Quartz is a powerful healing stone and energy amplifier. Generates electromagnetic energy and dispels static electricity. This is the stone that every collector and healing must have for amplifying all other stones and their properties. Works well with most crystal layouts.

RAINFOREST RHYOLITE

Rainforest Rhyolite is a beautiful deep green stone with circular and banded patterns that resemble exotic tree frogs found in the Amazon! It is said to balance male and female energies and encourage exploration and discovery both on the inward and outward journey of life. It dispels procrastination by eliminating distractions.

RHODONITE

Rhodonite is beneficial for trauma victims as it aides in confidence and self love. It is also popular as a stone for fine tuning speech and hearing. Wonderful for children of divorce or with learning disabilities.

ROSE QUARTZ

Rose Quartz is the stone of love and affection. Those with rose quartz are better able to open up their feelings and therefore mend wounds of the heart. This new acceptance of ones self allows the user to receive more love from others.

Rose quartz is a calming stone that brings peace and serenity to the user. Said to promote self-love and feelings of compassion and harmony among all things. Use to activate your heart chakra and maintain a sense of calmness and one with self. This stone also enriches areas of the arts by stimulating creative energies and imaginative energies.

RUTILATED QUARTZ

Rutilated quartz is identified by the golden strands of hair like threads called Rutile that run through each stone. They have been known to represent the hair of Venus and the tipped arrows of love. When these two stones are found together they are said to help find the source of a problem (such as physical aliments or emotional blockage) and allow the user to remedy the problem quickly.

SARDONYX

Sardonyx is associated with increasing energy levels in the body and enhancing strength and vigor. It can lift depression and bring about a sense of happiness and fulfillment in marriage. The stone itself is made up of onyx which also contains layers of carnelian and chalcedony.

SELENITE

Selenite is known for its seeming purity and calmness. The iridescent sheen formed from its fibrous outer layers shimmer like white moonlight. Use these wands to enhance calm and to aide in meditation and past-life recall.

SELENITE "DESERT ROSE"

Desert rose is the name given to rosette formations of the minerals gypsum and barite with sand inclusions. The rosette crystal habit tends to occur when the crystals form in arid sandy conditions, such as the evaporation of a shallow salt basin.

SERPENTINE

Serpentine can range in color from green, black, brown-red, brown-yellow and white. Our Serpentine is in the color family of yellow-green to white and resembles a banana in it's color! Sepentine is useful in the rise of the Kundalini energy. It is an excellent stone for meditation and stimulation of the crown chakra. In the body it can help in the absorption of calcium and magnesium.

SHIVA LINGAM STONE

Shiva Lingam Stones are characterized by their smooth oblong shape and bisected color markings. They are normally seen with a grey/tan color on one half and topped with a reddish/brown color on the other half. This marking is considered a phallic shape and explains why the stone is often seen as a symbol of fertility, power and masculine forces. Shiva Lingams are sacred to India and only found in the mouth of the Narvada River in India. The are made of crypto-crystalline quartz and have a wonderful and lofty vibration! Shiva Lingams come in sizes anywhere from 1 inch to several feet long.

SMOKY QUARTZ

Large Smoky Quartz is a strong stone for grounding as well as channeling deep relaxation. Use in meditation to balance yin/yang energies and induce alpha state. Also known to be useful in radiation-related illness or chemotherapy.

SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN

Snowflake Obsidian is said to be a balancing stone that dispels negativity. Also known as a stone of clairvoyance and protection from internal & external forces.

SODALITE

Sodalite is linked to the throat chakra and helps ease confusion and create a better flow of communication. It is a cool and calming stone which aids insomnia and infection.

SPIRIT QUARTZ (CACTUS QUARTZ)

Spirit quartz also known as "Cactus" Quartz features small druze like crystal formations growing from a base and often leading up to a point. Since the points grow in all directions, it is a powerful healing stone and works especially well with the crown or third eye chakras. It is said to be helpful in solving problems of the group and is ideal for family situations.

STILBITE

Stilbite is said to provide a creative energy and a peaceful loving state of mind. It is a grounding stone that aids in the detoxification process.

SUGILITE

Sugilite with it's deep violet color, is a loving stone that helps us to soften differences with love and understanding. It is helpful in relationships and in learning situations. It is also a great detoxifier and helps heal inflammation, stress and disease. It balances the adrenal and pineal glands. Use with the crown chakra.

SUNSTONE

Sunstone is a stone with an interesting history of beliefs surrounding it. It has been used by the Canadian Indians in medicine wheel rituals, by ancient Greeks who thought it to represent the sun god bringing life and fortune, and by ancient India who believed it provided protection from destructive forces of the other realms. A variety of feldspar in the moonstone family, it is best used today to clear and re-energize the chakras and create a "blank slate" in order to make room for love and positive energy acquired during meditation and healing practices.

TEKTITE

Tektites are a type of meteoritic glass believed to be a piece of our Moon or perhaps debris from the planet Mars. Quite the collectors piece, these black pitted stones have been used in Polynesian tribes to promote wealth, luck and fertility. In the Orient they have been used as lucky stones and a symbol of power. They are said to contain an energy spiral which surrounds the user with a protective layer and the ability to extract the most knowledge and wisdom from daily activities.

TIGER EYE

Tiger Eye will help you to accomplish goals by showcasing your inner resources. It is also known to clarify mind and spirit and balance yin yang energies.

RED Red Tiger Eye is said to give the user the ability to deal with excess energy in a serene manner. It helps one to be practical and strong when faced with accomplishing lofty goals. Use this stone for patience and clarity.

BLUE Blue Tiger Eye will help you to accomplish goals by showcasing your inner resources. It is also known to clarify mind and spirit and balance yin yang energies.

TIGER IRON

Tiger iron is an altered rock composed chiefly of tiger's eye, red jasper and black hematite. It has a fibrous optical effect called chatoyancy which beautifully highlights the layers of rock that have formed together. Tiger Iron is seen as a grounding stone and a protector. It is a very sacred stone which opens paths to the unknown realms of ones life.

TOPAZ (Golden)

Golden topaz is best known in renewing faith and optimism, thus creating an enlightened feeling of peace and relaxation. It attracts helpful people into ones life and promotes joyfulness and creativity.

TOURMALINE (Green)

Green Tourmaline is perfect for opening the heart chakra during meditation and healing. A more rare and fancy stone often used in jewelry, Green Tourmaline cleanses and balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain. It is said to rejuvenate the senses and stimulate growth.

TOURMALATED QUARTZ

Tourmalated Quartz is quartz stone with black tourmaline inclusions. This stone is excellent at warding off negativity, solving problems & eliminating destructive behavior.

UNAKITE

Unakite is known to aide in the process of birth. Whether trying to get pregnant or easing pregnancy or childbirth, this stone is the best choice. It is also said to help get to the root of disease rather than simply covering the effects.

VANADINITE

Vanadinite is known to promote order and a deep state of meditation. It helps to clear the crown chakra and provide deep peace within the soul. Also said to conserve energy and thrift, it is a great stone for over-spenders! May be used in treatment of exhaustion, and all breathing functions such as asthma and lung congestion.

ZEBRA JASPER

Zebra Jasper is characterized by banded markings of brown, tan and yellow. This is a great stone to carry with you during the day as it has a warm and protective aura. It is a grounding stone which also helps balance energy, work and play, and allowing you to see both sides of a situation.

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