Gemstone/ Mineral Index-1

GEMSTONE/MINERAL INDEX

AMAZONITE

Amazonite is actually called Microcline and is a Potassium, Aluminium Silicate and belongs to the Feldspar Group of Minerals. 
Amazonite is a vitreous to pearly, translucent to opaque stone that occurs as blocky or tabular crystals. The most desired colours are blue, blue-green to green with white striations, but Amazonite can also occur with brown, white, cream and yellow patterning as part of the crystal.

Benefits of Amazonite
Helps you speak what is in your heart
Supports inner strength to set boundaries
Helps resolve inner conflicts

Amethyst Healing Properties and Benefits

Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone that has a wide range of benefits. Some of the healing properties and powers of Amethyst are below:

Natural tranquilizer: Amethyst relieves an individual from stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety.

Amethyst activates spiritual awareness: This precious stone has outstanding healing and cleansing powers. It does this by opening intuition and enhancing psychic abilities of a person.

Enhances sobriety: It makes a person have a sober mind in cases of over drinking or overindulgence in other activities that may lead to addictions. Amethyst does this by producing a calming effect to the mind and stimulating the body hence keeping people focused and aware of occurrence in their surroundings.

Insomnia relief: With Amethyst in place, you can be assured of plentiful amounts of sleep at night. It further helps in remembering and understanding of dreams.

Hormone production: Amethyst plays a very important role in general metabolism especially bringing balance to the endocrine system by helping in the active production of hormones for use in the body.

Boosting the immune system: Amethyst assists the body in fighting and eliminating diseases. This stone helps to purify blood thus reduces physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress. Amethyst is useful for people suffering from

diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions, disorders in cells and diseases of the digestive system

Guards against psychic attack: By wearing the protective Amethyst crystal, one gets protection from all types of suffering including spiritual assault and those that may be as a result of external sources such as people.

Agate Slices

An agate slice is a thin section of rock that has been cut from a larger piece of rocks.  Typically, they are polished to bring out the beautiful patterns and sometimes even dyed in bright fluorescent colours.   Agate slices are not only visually stunning but also carry a wealth of positive energy, grounding, and stability.

Origin and Appearance

Agate is a type of banded Chalcedony, a mineral from the Quartz family.

Its name is derived from the Achetes River in Sicily, where Agates were first discovered.

Agate typically forms in layers or stripes, and some varieties exhibit “eye” markings or specks of colour.

The concentric bands of Agate create a mesmerizing display of colours, earning it the nickname “earth rainbow.”

Historical Significance

Neolithic people used Agates as healing amulets and for ornamentation.

Throughout ancient Greek, Egyptian, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations, Agate was valued for its medicinal properties.

In Germany, a renowned stonecutting and polishing industry flourished from the 15th to the 19th century, focusing on Agate.

Metaphysical Properties:

Agate has a lower intensity and vibrates at a slower frequency compared to other stones.

It serves as a stabilizing and strengthening influence.

Balances emotional, physical, and intellectual energy.

Types of Agates:

Blue Lace Agate: Soothing and uplifting, like sky-blue waters released from winter’s grasp. Encourages positive emotions and attitudes.

Crazy Lace Agate: Known as the Laughter Stone or “Happy Lace. “Associated with sunny Mexican fiestas and dancing. Elevates thoughts and promotes optimism.


Banded agate: the most common type of agate, characterized by its bands of colour

Fire agate: a translucent agate with a fiery play-of-colour, caused by inclusions of goethite or limonite

Moss agate: an agate with inclusions of minerals that resemble moss or foliage

Tree agate: an agate with inclusions that resemble trees or branches

Dendritic agate: an agate with inclusions of minerals that resemble plant life

Harmonizes yin and yang, the positive and negative forces of the universe.

Black Jasper

Black Jasper is more than just a mere rock. It’s a captivating gemstone that boasts a striking blend of black and white hues, making it a true masterpiece of nature. Physical Properties Of Black Jasper

Black jasper is a type of chalcedony, a mineral that belongs to the quartz family. Here are the physical properties of black jasper:

COLOUR: As the name suggests, black jasper is black or dark gray in COLOUR. It may also have white, Gray, brown, green jasper, or red jasper streaks. The Black Jasper Healing Properties Grounding, Protection, Stress Relief,, Physical Healing Properties

The black jasper stone is said to have healing properties that can help alleviate physical pain and discomfort. This can be especially helpful if you are experiencing chronic pain or illness.

Emotional Healing Properties

The black jasper stone is believed to help promote emotional healing by releasing negative emotions and promoting feelings of peace and calm.

This can be helpful if you are struggling with emotional trauma

Jasper

.Jasper is a form of cryptocrystalline silica. Specifically, it’s an opaque variety of chalcedony. Chalcedony itself is a complex intermixture of microscopic crystals of quartz and its polymorph moganite, combined at such a small level that it takes a thin slice and a microscope to make it out. To the unaided eye, it appears to be a smooth, waxy stone.

Black Tourmaline

One of a kind, the untreated crystal in the tourmaline mineral family is raw black tourmaline.

Origins and Characteristics

This is also known as Schorl, is found in various locations around the world, including Brazil, Africa, Pakistan, and Maine. This prismatic crystal forms deep underground in voids rich in different minerals

Benefits of Raw black tourmaline

Energy Cleansing:

Common Benefit: Raw black tourmaline is believed to absorb and transmute negative energies, promoting a sense of clarity and purification.

Emotional Stability:

Common Benefit: Black tourmaline has been found by many users to have a relaxing emotional impact, easing tension and anxiety.

Chakra Alignment:

Common Benefit: Black tourmaline is often associated with the root chakra, helping to balance and align this foundational energy centre.

Physical Well-Being:

Common Benefit: Black tourmaline is said to have a beneficial effect on the body’s energy flow, which might enhance physical strength.

Spiritual Growth:

Common Benefit: Black tourmaline is sometimes associated with spiritual grounding, assisting individuals in their spiritual journey by providing a stable foundation.

How do I cleanse and charge black tourmaline?

To cleanse black tourmaline, you can use methods like running water, salt water, or placing it on a bed of salt. Charging can be done by placing it in sunlight, moonlight, or with the help of other crystals like selenite.

Carnelian

Carnelian is a beautiful brownish-red crystal often used in jewellery and other decorative items. Carnelian is a vibrant, energetic stone. It is believed to increase coordination during physical exercises as it increases blood circulation. It is also said to stimulate creativity, give courage in difficult situations, and promote motivation.

Carnelian Properties

A stabilizing stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy, and motivates for success.

Carnelian And Chakras

Carnelian is associated with the root and sacral chakras. The root chakra is responsible for our feeling of being grounded and stable. It is located at the base of the spine. The sacral chakra is responsible for our creativity, sexuality, and emotions. It is located just below the navel.

Carnelian

Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a brownish-red mineral commonly used as a semiprecious stone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker; the difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably. Both carnelian and sard are varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony coloured by impurities of iron oxide.

Carnelian Healing Benefits

  • Orange stones, especially the carnelians, are excellent aids for training, coordination of physical exercise programs, and balancing body energy levels. Carnelians boost a listless attitude and can stimulate the appetite.
  • Carnelian clarifies the voice. It is the Singer’s Stone. It also promotes confidence for performances on stage or in live media.
    Carnelian is traditionally known to guard against falling masonry and accidents with tools. Today it guards the home against theft, fire, storm, or accident.
  • Carnelian lends the courage needed to help overcome difficulties and defend a cause. It promotes idealism, a sense of community, and pragmatism.

Citrine

Birthstone for November borns. This yellow to golden-hued gemstone is associated with the sun and is said to promote vitality. It derives its COLOUR from trace amounts of iron and is a variety of quartz.

The name citrine is derived from the French word citron, meaning lemon. In the past, citrine was often confused with topaz and was referred to as “golden topaz.”

The Success Crystal

From ancient times, Citrine has been known as the Success Crystal. It promotes and manifests success and abundance in all areas, including business and finances.

Used to be called the Merchants Stone because it would bring good fortune and wealth to the merchant who carried it.

Today, it can be placed in the wealth or southeast corner of your home or office or on top of your financial documents to attract abundance. Citrine is also a great stone to carry with you if you’re looking for a new job or promotion.

Citrine And Chakras

Citrine is a solar plexus chakra stone that helps to increase self-confidence, self-esteem, and personal power. It is also associated with the crown chakra, which brings spiritual wisdom and understanding.

How to Use Citrine

Here are a few ways you can use Citrine in your life:

Wear it as jewellery or carry it with you in a pocket or purse.

Place it in the wealth or southeast corner of your home to attract abundance

Place it on top of your financial documents or inside your cash register to multiply your earnings.

Use it in crystal healing layouts for manifesting abundance, personal power, or solar plexus chakra work.

Citrine is excellent for clearing and energizing other crystals.

Add it to a mojo bag for money drawing or success in business endeavours.