Minerals and gems have been used for many different purposes throughout
the ages. Different traditions ascribe different traits to them - this is
a general list of gemstones, their history and composition, and their
metaphysical properties.
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Adventurine (Aventurine) - A good
luck stone, especially in financial matters. Stimulates creativity,
intelligence and perception. A great healing stone, it gives a sense
of mental and emotional well-being.
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Agate - general protection and healing,
increases courage, self-confidence, and energy and promotes longevity.
Also good for gardening.
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Alexandrite - renewal and
regeneration, openness to higher self. Brings love, joy, and luck.
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Amazonite - helps clarify and
improve thinking.
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Amber - healing, protection from
negativity, attractiveness and energy.
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Amethyst - increases vivid dreams,
relieves depression, promotes calm, serenity, and spirituality. Helps
with addiction and stress.
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Ammolite
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Apatite - helps stuttering and
hypertension. Rids one of guilt and grief.
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Aquamarine - improves sight,
sharpens the mind, calms and clarifies emotions.
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Aragonite - grounding and
centering, facing truth and reality.
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Azurite - increases psychic ability
and aids in meditation. Relieves arthritis and joint pain.
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Bloodstone - healing, especially
related to the blood. Increases courage and charitability.
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Carnelian - general healing stone.
Restores the natural energy flows of your body.
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Chrysocolla - soothes nervous
tension.
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Chrysoprase - soothes heartache
and helps depression, promotes emotional balance, wisdom, and peace.
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Citrine - helps digestion and aids in
mental and intellectual functions. Increases self-esteem and energy.
Balances and dissipates negative energy.
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Coral - helps in childbirth and
adoption. Wards off bad thoughts from others and promotes general
well-being.
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Diamond - manifests abundance. Used
in conjunction, it strengthens the properties of other stones.
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Emerald - a mind stone. Enhances
memory, promotes clear and quick thinking, and right action stemming
from right thought.
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Flourite (multicolor) - enhances
spiritual energy work, focuses the will and balances the psyche.
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