Crystal Glossary
Agate (Black): A grounding stone, Black Agate cleanses negative energy and is a stone of protection. It also presents a calming energy, organizing chaos and balancing your aura.
Chakra: Root
Agate (Blue): Physically and emotionally Blue Agate is said to be a nurturing stone. Many have found that it helps to fight inflammation and infection, as well as to calm anger, fear and anxiety. A number of crystals are thought to help with stress, but Blue Agate is the ultimate calming stone. It is often recommended to ease fears of public speaking or confrontation as this stone is thought to be a support during such challenges. It is also believed to be beneficial for thyroid conditions, sore throats and arthritis.
Chakra: Throat
Alexandrite: Unlike other crystals that have been treasured since ancient times, Alexandrite was discovered in the 1830s in Russia. However, it gained a reputation for bringing good luck, love and balance very quickly. Alexandrite is said to be the perfect stone for people who are too serious, as it helps them to see there is more to life, bringing balance to their thinking.
Chakra: Heart
Amazonite: The stone for our fraught times, Amazonite is calming. It alleviates anxiety while bringing a boost of positivity, harmony and balance. It creates flexibility in thinking by granting the ability to see both sides of a problem. Amazonite promotes a sound sleep and optimistic outlook.
Chakra: Heart
Amber: A warm, protective stone, Amber releases negative energy and thoughts to promote a positive, can-do attitude. Said to be helpful in fighting depression as it brings optimism and relief from anxiety to its owner. If you need a boost in self-confidence Amber is the stone for you.
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Amethyst: One of the most popular stones in crystal healing, Amethyst is a calming stone and master healer. Known for protection, sobriety, and spiritual expansion, Amethyst will help calm your nerves and alleviate your stress.
Chakra: Crown
Angelite: Discovered in the late 1980’s in Peru, Angelite is a stone of protection in a soothing blue colour. Its qualities of being a spiritual conduit to connecting with your spirit guides or angels and communicating with the spiritual realm make this the perfect stone for anyone interested in astral travel, understanding dreams, and reaching new spiritual heights. Angelite offers peace and support for those dealing with grief or trauma.
Chakra: Throat, Third Eye and Crown
Apatite (Blue): Clears away negativity such as confusion, apathy and pessimism to support the achievement of personal goals. It also supports altruistic actions beneficial to the greater good of all. Blue apatite is used for clarity, motivation and activating psychic ability.
Chakra: Throat
Aquamarine: Like the calming effect of the ocean, Aquamarine fosters serenity. The stone for sensitive people, it provides courage, tolerance, and relief from stress. Resilience in the face of feelings of being overwhelmed is said to be a strength of Aquamarine.
Chakra: Throat
Aventurine (Blue): This beautiful blue stone is primarily known for calming and healing. It is said that Blue Aventurine can balance all types of energy. Crystal lore has it that this stone can help you face any crisis with confidence, get in touch with yourself and your own psychic abilities, and promote peace within yourself and in your relationships with others. Those who are more advanced claim that it has been useful in opening up the third eye over time through meditation. At a more practical level, Blue Aventurine is said to provide support to kick addictions such as to alcohol or drugs.
Chakra: Throat
Aventurine (Green): One of the luckiest crystals to overcome external obstacles and self-limiting habits. The soothing stone that brings harmony and balance to emotional suffering. Reduces negative emotions such as anger and irritation. Helps with stress and insomnia. Guides to an understanding of unhealthy relationships.
Chakra: Heart
Azurite: This beautiful blue stone is said to bring clarity to the mind by removing stress, negativity and confusion. It promotes curiosity that can help students in their studies and older adults with maintaining mental agility. Azurite is also valued for its ability to enhance psychic ability and produce deeper meditation.
Chakra: Third Eye
Bloodstone: Often carried by warriors in ancient times, Bloodstone was thought to help stop bleeding. In today’s world it is still considered a protective stone that can be used to ward off bullying, and to deal with traumatic events by bringing the mind and body back into balance. Courage and the strength to face change are powerful attributes associated with Bloodstone.
Chakra: Root
Brecciated Jasper: A grounding stone used to bring order and clarity to a chaotic experience or life. Brecciated Jasper is a nurturing stone which can reduce stress. It aids in feelings of being overwhelmed and eliminating negative energy in a space. Use to bring serenity.
Chakra: Root
Carnelian: A powerful stone with many benefits. Associated with the sacral chakra, Carnelian is a crystal of passion, sensuality and intimacy. It has been referred to as the "Warrior Stone" inspiring it's wearer with motivation and courage. Carnelian is also associated with prosperity and overcoming obstacles in the workplace.
Chakra: Sacral
Celestite: In common with other blue crystals, Celestite is associated with spirituality. It is thought to enhance meditation and increase wisdom and intuition by clearing out negative factors that block progress in these realms. The calming influence may lead to better sleep as well!
Chakra: Third Eye
Citrine: A type of quartz and an energizing stone, citrine is a stone of abundance. Considered a stone to attract financial and career success, it’s also associated with motivation, manifestation and will-power. Citrine promotes creativity, imagination and self-expression.
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Fluorite: A powerful stone fluorite evokes rainbows and dreams. Clearing out negativity, it paves the way for positive momentum and success.
Chakra: Third Eye
Hematite: A fiercely grounding stone, Hematite is there to protect when life becomes chaotic and overwhelming. Providing courage to face any situation, it brings back balance and stability to your mind, spirit and body.
Chakra: Root
Jade (Green): Jade promotes physical and emotional well-being. Understanding of one’s own self leads to protection from limiting ideas and influence. Known for bringing meaningful dreams that solve problems and bring insight.
Chakra: Heart
Jasper (Red): Known as the Stone of Endurance, Red Jasper is a powerful stone of protection and healing, courage and wisdom. It supports and nurtures during troubled times. Also used to foster creativity in a professional capacity. A good stone to calm worry.
Chakra: Root
Jasper (Yellow): Yellow Jasper offers a sense of security. As both a grounding and nurturing stone, it centers and helps to provide direction. Yellow Jasper can aid in self-confidence.
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Labradorite: This beautiful, iridescent stone is as magical in its performance as it is in appearance. Labradorite gives you the strength and faith to follow your dreams, and to make them come true. Also known to increase psychic ability, Labradorite is a gateway to bring positive energy into your life.
Chakra: Third Eye
Lapis Lazuli: One of the most ancient and sought-after stones used in the jewelry of royalty including King Tutankhamen. Lapis Lazuli promotes truth and doing the right thing. It is also used for expanding spiritual experiences.
Chakra: Third Eye
Lepidolite: Lepidolite can soothe anxiety and bring calm to the nervous mind. Also known to help with addictions, this stone nurtures and guides to a place of emotional peace and undisturbed sleep. Letting go of emotions and fears that block you from progressing is easier with Lepidolite in your collection.
Chakra: Crown, Third Eye
Moonstone: A calming stone, Moonstone brings one into harmony physically and emotionally. Known to increase religious faith and a humanitarian outlook, it is also the stone for successful romantic relationships.
Chakra: Sacral
Obsidian (Black): A grounding crystal, Black Obsidian shields against negative energy. Sometimes called a “truth telling” stone, it can help us bring forward and release our emotional baggage. Black Obsidian is useful in meditation, it is said to help bring guidance from the spirit realm.
Chakra: Root
Onyx: A stone of Protection that absorbs negative energy. Aids in self-sufficiency and the keeping of secrets. Enhances intuition. Helps to overcome the effects of grief. Allows one to see the truth of a habit or relationship that needs to end.
Chakra: Root
Pyrite: A stone that can actually be used to start a fire, Pyrite offers protection against spiritual, emotional and physical threats. Its positive effect can help to manifest luck, prosperity and well-being. Also said to support intellect and memory, Pyrite’s positive energy can overcome any negative energy in life.
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Quartz (Clear): Clear Quartz is said to bring healing to any part of life that needs it. A cleansing force that absorbs negative energy and amplifies intentions to make them likely to succeed. Clear quartz is a conduit for positive energy.
Chakra: Crown
Quartz (Rose): The “Heart Stone” Rose Quartz is associated with unconditional love. It purifies the heart to give and receive love. Helps to foster trust in oneself and others, leading to better relationships. Aids in healthy communication.
Chakra: Heart
Quartz (Smoky): A grounding stone, Smokey Quartz helps to transform negative energy into positive. It allows you to let go of pain and move on in a better frame of mind. Cleansing properties help to release thoughts or beliefs that are holding you back and make you physically ready to progress. Smokey quartz can aid in group communication.
Chakra: Root
Rhodonite: Rhodonite does not only deal with inner trauma, but also encourages an outward focus that is kind and devoted to the greater good in society. Forgiveness and a willingness to reconcile are qualities it can bestow. Good for calming emotions and grounding.
Chakra: Heart
Selenite: The purification stone cleanses you and your surroundings of heaviness or low energy. Its calming influence leads to internal peace and a harmonious atmosphere. Selenite can help bring clarity of mind.
Chakra: Crown
Shungite: An ancient stone, billions of years old, Shungite is unique in that it contains a crystalline form of carbon called fullerenes. This carbon content is responsible for Shungite’s reputation for purifying and detoxifying. In particular, Shungite is thought to protect us from the radiation of electromagnetic fields caused by all the devices around us such as microwaves, computers and cellphones. Shungite is a grounding stone, powerful enough to lead us to a greater understanding of cosmic truths.
Chakra: Root
Sodalite (Blue): Sodalite is known to produce a calm energy that clears the way for rational thinking. Organization, analysis and problem-solving become easier to achieve as a result. Truth is identified more easily when confusion is conquered.
Chakra: Third Eye
Sunstone: One of the few stones with a masculine energy, the Sunstone is ideal for those in leadership roles, or for those looking for a more positive attitude towards their own situation. It bestows a warm, benevolent outlook and independence.
Chakra: Sacral
Tiger’s Eye: This stone is known to empower. If you need help in taking bold action this is the stone for you. It cuts through confusion to show a way forward and the will to take it. Tiger’s Eye brings courage and confidence.
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Tourmaline (Black): A grounding crystal, Black Tourmaline absorbs negative energy. Tourmaline is said to balance internal conflict, helping to alleviate feelings of fear and anxiety.
Chakra: Root
Disclaimer: The use and meaning of crystals is based on folklore and should not be considered professional advice. Crystals should never be used to substitute conventional medical advice. While crystals have commonly referenced emotional, physical and spiritual properties, this does not mean that you will definitely experience or benefit from such properties.