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The history and mystique concerning the power of gemstones believed to bring about emotional, spiritual and physical healing is extensive and shared by many cultures. |
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It is a subject that one could spend years learning. Here are some of the commonly believed benefits of specific gemstones - More extensive information can be found a the following link: all about gems |
Agates:
Aid in balancing physical, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual energies. Also
used to aid in the relief of stress.
Amazonite:
Helps in awakening the heart; also used to
soothe tense emotions.
Amber:
Reduces confusion; helps with cleansing and
remembrance of lives past.
Amethyst:
Aids in restlessness and insomnia. Eases
meditation work; aids in healing.
Ametrine:
Aids in intellectual stimulation and helps
to balance anxiety and fear.
Apatite:
Enhances intellect and focus. Aids in
healing and insight.
Aquamarine:
Aids in purification and
self-expression. Helps in seeking balance
and reducing anxiety.
Aventurine:
Helps with mental agility is one of the best
balancing stones for the heart.
Azurite:
Focuses intuitive energy, and quieting the
mind.
Bloodstone:
Aids with healing and renewal.
Carnelian:
Focuses analytical capabilities; protects
from negativity. Aids in spiritual work.
Chrysocolla:
Eases heartache and develops inner strength.
Chrysoprase:
Balances female-male energy. Facilitates
self expression.
Citrine:
Helps with development of intuition.
Aids in creativity and mental awakening.
Coral:
Seeks to quiet emotions and aids in
visualization.
Crystal
Quartz: Intensifies energy and
spiritual development and consciousness
raising.
Dumortierite:
Helps with self reliance; and recognition of
potential. Aids in communication of ideas.
Emerald:
Aids in removal of hidden fears. Helps with
domestic peace and harmony.
Fluorite:
Leads to stability and responsibility. Aids
in concentration and unbiased thinking.
Garnet:
Helps with removal of negative
influences and increases awareness and
insight.
Hematite:
Increases mental attunement and
memory. Focuses energy and emotions.
Howlite: Aids with awareness and emotional expression and observation skills. Helps with patience and eliminating negativity.
Iolite:
Increases intuition and
spiritual growth. Helps with healing and
balance.
Jade:
Leads to realization of potential and
resourcefulness. Seeks peace and accord.
Jasper:
Sense of nurturing, joy and awareness. Leads
to balancing of physical, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual energies.
Labradorite:
Helps with alignment and spiritual
connection. Seeks clarity and discernment.
Lapis
Lazuli: Aids in awareness and
objectivity. Leads to expanded
consciousness. Helps with courage and
serenity.
Lepidolite:
Increases hope and emotional balance.
Malachite:
Helps with transformation and
clarifying emotions.
Moonstone:
Aids in introspection and reflection.
Increases insight and tenderness.
Mother of Pearl:
Increases mental
clarity, intuition and imagination.
Obsidian:
Helps to deflect negativity and increases
protection and healing.
Onyx:
Increases self control and decision making
skills.
Opal:
Increases creativity and spontaneity and
change.
Pearl:
Purity. Helps with charity,
innocence, and sincerity. Increases
spirituality and faith.
Peridot:
Helps with understanding and openness in
love and relationships.
Rhodochrosite:
Love. Aids with emotional
balance and cleansing. Leads to relaxation
and renewal. Increases consciousness.
Rhodonite:
Focuses attention to details. Increases
generosity.
Rose Quartz:
Love. Aids in healing emotional wounds.
Seeks peace and happiness.
Ruby:
The nurturing stone. Leads to spiritual
wisdom and attainment of values. Aids in
protection from stress.
Sapphire:
Aids in fulfillment of dreams. Aids
in intuition.
Smoky
Quartz: Helps to clear emotional
blockages and attention to the moment. Leads
to joy in living.
Sodalite: Leads to calmness and healing. Aids in stress reduction and self esteem.
Tanzanite:
Aids in communication and intuition. Helps
with spirituality.
Tiger Eye:
Aids in the release of inhibitions
and seeking new experiences.
Topaz:
True love. Leads to understanding of
interrelationships, expression of ideas and
personal expansion.
Tourmaline:
Helps with soul searching and
releasing.
Turquoise:
Aids in spiritual attunement and
cleansing. Aids in seeking peace of mind and
guidance through the unknown.
Unakite:
Helps with emotional balance and
foresight. Seeks balance.
Zoisite:
Helps to dispel laziness.