Below you will find various definitions and properties for the different crystals. By no means are these the “gospel” truth but instead a wide belief of their individual qualities. As with all things, seek professional advise should you require it for any aliments that you want to use crystals to aid in the healing process.
Agate | Amethyst | Aquamarine | Aventurine | Citrine | Garnet | Hematite | Howlite | Jade | Moonstone | Quartz | Rhodonite | Sodalite |Tiger’s Eye | Topaz | Turquoise
Agate
Blue Lace Agate – This is good for activating and healing the throat chakra.
Fire Agate – This stone heals the stomach, the nervous and endocrine systems and circulatory disorders.
Moss agate – speeds up recovery. (Top)
Amethyst
This stone is believed to help with any ailments, but one which is more on a spiritual level would be that is it a very balancing stone. I found it good after a severe shock and stressful period. (Top)
Aquamarine
This stone has a general tonic effect. (Top)
Aventurine
Green Aventurine – This is a comforting and heart “healing” stone, it is a general harmonizer and protector of the heart. (Top)
Citrine
This is a great stone for energising and recharging. Beware this crystal fades in direct sunlight. (Top)
Garnet
Regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism. (Top)
Hematite
This is good for grounding and protecting. It also aids in circulatory problems. (Top)
Howlite
This is said to relieve insomnia. (Top)
Jade
Green Jade – It’s the most common Jade. It is good for harmony within relationships and channelling passion. (Top)
Moonstone
This is what I would call a good stone for fertility, it is said to be good for childbirth, pregnancy and breast-feeding. But don’t be scared off if that is not what you want. (Top)
Quartz
Clear Quartz - This is the big daddy of healers – it can be used for any condition.
Blue Quartz – It is good for calming and purifies the blood as well as strengthens the immune system.
Rose Quartz – It strengthens the physical heart, it is good to be worn over the heart.
Smokey Quartz – This concentrates on aches in the hips, legs and abdomen, relieving pains.
Snow Quartz – It is effective wherever clear quartz is used but it is slower but gentler.
Tourmalinated Quartz – this harmonises the meridians. (Top)
Rhodonite
This is an excellent wound healer, and can reduce scarring. (Top)
Sodalite
This balances the metabolism and generally cleanses the lymphatic system. (Top)
Tiger’s Eye
My favourite as a child. It treats the eyes and aids in night vision.
Gold Tiger’s eye – is said to be good for increasing attention levels, good for those exams and tests then. (Top)
Topaz
It is good for the digestion system, from taste to stimulating metabolism. (Top)
Turquoise
It strengthens the meridians and energy fields. (Top)
