Gemstone Properties

This list scratches the surface of the topic of the healing power of gemstones. Use it as a handy reference. If you would like to explore this topic in depth, go to Amazon.com for a list of scholarly works on gemstone properties.

• Amazonite: Improves self worth.
• Amber: Lifts heaviness. Amber is great at lifting the heaviness of burdens -- allowing happiness to come through.
• Amethyst: Spiritual upliftment. Effective communication.
• Apatite: Communication – especially when there has been a misunderstanding. Helpful for fighting viruses.
  
• Aquamarine: Reminds one of the ocean of love and mercy. It can help one understand difficult situations from a love-filled viewpoint. Helpful when experiencing a lot of grief.
• Blue Aventurine: Circulation. Helps clear congestion.
• Green Aventurine: Physical healing.
• Carnelian: Balances creativity and mental processes.
• Citrine: Upliftment. Can help align the spine.
• Coral: Protects and strengthens one's emotional foundation.
• Diamond: Increase personal clarity. Aligns with higher purpose as well as offers many healing properties.
• Emerald: Physical and emotional healing. This is the strongest physical healing gemstone
• Green Fluorite: Hormone Balance. This stone has been helpful with hormonal changes such as PMS and menopause.
• Purple Rainbow Fluorite: Change. Helps one get out of ruts.
• Jade: The sacred stone of China.Draws prosperity, calmness, wisdom.
• Kunzite: Emotional Support. Helps mind and emotions be in sync.
• Lapis: Understanding your own mind. Expanding your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind.
• Leopardskin Jasper: Bring what one needs. Note that it doesn't necessarily bring in what you want. However, it is a wonderfully supporting stone.
• Malachite: Bring harmony into one's life.
• Moldavite: Grounding stone. Really puts one in their body. This is extremely strong -- you may wish to try black onyx for grounding first.
• White Moonstone: Helps one accept other stone's help through highlighting the others effects.. When worn by itself is balances yin/yang.
• Moss Agate: Get in touch with nature. Plant knowledge.
• Mother of Pearl: Protection; Know mother's love. This stone is a great protective stone.
• Black Onyx: Helps one to change bad habits. This is great when used in a necklace. It is a great grounding stone.
• Black Opal: See self as Soul. This stone seems to strengthen bones too.
• Opal: See possibilities; discover a broader view.
• Fresh Water Pearl: Enable one to accept love. See the good parts of yourself so you can love yourself and others more.
• Peridot: Brings the energies from in the aura to the physical body. This is useful after energy work .
• Poppy Jasper: Gain a positive outlook.
• Frosted Quartz: Balance. It is wonderfully soothing.
• Rose Quartz: Emotional balance. Very good for expressing and soothing emotions. Helps to heal grief.
• Rhodonite: Emotional support. Helps one take the next step emotionally.
• Rhodocrosite: Change. Gives one confidence while making desired changes. Very supportive. One can make large changes very quickly with this stone.
• Ruby: Love; Open the heart. Helps you overcome fear.
• Sapphire: Mental clarity.
• Sodalite: Protects from external negative energy. When using a computer, it can help reduce the damage from EMF.
• Sunstone: Enhances contemplations and helps you to remember dreams.
• Sugilite: Uplifting and energizing. Cleans aura.
• Tanzanite: Changes. Uplifts and opens the heart.
• Green Tourmaline: Promote male balance and physical healing.
• Pink Tourmaline: Promote female balance and protection.
• Unikite: Balances physical/emotions.