Crystal Properties

The healing properties of crystals have been used by both ancient and modern cultures to facilitate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing and alignment.  

Crystal

Properties

Description

chakra

agate

Balancing, Grounding

Agate is a healing stone for body, mind, and spirit. It can increase concentration, honesty, and memory.

Root Chakra

amazonite

Balancing, Protects against Electromagnetic Pollution

Amazonite is great for promoting emotional balance and clearing energetic blocks. It is also said to protect against electromagnetic pollution emitted from computers, microwaves, and cellphones.

Throat Chakra, Heart Chakra

amethyst

Balancing, Calming, Purifying, Promotes Spirituality

Known as the “stone of sobriety”, Amethyst is said to help one recover from both physical addictions and addictive personalities. Amethyst is powerful and protective as well as healing and calming. Some say that the strong healing energy of Amethyst can transmute lower vibrations to higher frequency love energy. Please note: that over time Amethyst will fade in the sunlight.

Crown Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

black tourmaline

Banishing, Protective, Grounding, Calming, Protects against electromagnetic pollution

Black Tourmaline is a powerful protective stone that is said to repel and block negative energies. It is said to have the ability to transform dense energy into a lighter vibration. A grounding stone, Black Tourmaline promotes a positive outlook, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Black Tourmaline can be used to protect against electromagnetic pollution.

Root Chakra

blue apatite

Balancing, Promotes Inspiration and Understanding

Blue Apatite stone can help suppress hunger when worn or carried. This stone acts as a balancer of energies, emotions, and chakras. Blue Apatite is also said to enhance manifestation of ideas to reality; help facilitate self-expression and communication; and bring clarity of mind and expansion of insights.

Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

carnelian

Grounding, Promotes Creativity and Physical Vitality

Carnelian is a powerful grounding stone said to increase vitality and motivation and stimulate creativity. It is said to increase analytical abilities and clarify perception. This stone is linked to the Sacral Chakra and has the ability to cleanse other stones.

Sacral Chakra

chalcedony

Balancing, Grounding, Protection

Chalcedony is a crystal that is protective and grounding, as well as nurturing. It is said to aid in the alignment of body, mind and spirit. It is also said to clear electromagnetic and environmental pollution and facilitate focus.

Sacral Chakra

citrine

Balancing, Promotes Prosperity, Openness, and Optimism

Called the “Merchant’s Stone”, Citrine is said to attract abundance. Highly protective, Citrine can be used to transmute negative energy, heighten self-discipline and willpower, balance emotions and attract professional success and wealth. Citrine is also said to activate one’s imagination and promote open-mindedness.

Solar Plexus Chakra, Sacral Chakra

clear quartz

Healing, Balancing, Purifying, Amplifying

Known as the “Master Healer”, clear Quartz is said to be able to repel negative energy, help clarity of thought, as well as amplify intentions and the properties of other crystals. Also said to strengthen the aura, this stone can be used to cleanse, open, activate, and align all of the chakras.

All Chakras

flower agate

Self-growth, Emotional Balance, Manifestation

Found only in Madagascar, Flower Agate is said to encourage self-growth, and emotional balance. Flower agate also aids in manifesting and nurturing your dreams.

Heart Chakra, Root Chakra

garnet

Promotes Love, Loyalty, and Commitment

Found all over the world, Garnet has been used for centuries as a protective talisman and a holy stone of enlightenment. Garnet inspires a sense of joy, willpower, and courage. It is also said to inspire love, passion, devotion, and loyalty. Garnet can cleanse the chakras of negative energies and re-energize them.

Root Chakra

green aventurine

Healing, Promotes Prosperity and Growth

Known as the “Good Luck Stone”, Green Aventurine comforts, harmonizes, and protects the heart, and is said to help attract love. Green Aventurine is soothing, stimulates the Heart Chakra and is recommended for working through unresolved emotional issues.

Heart Chakra

hematite 

Grounding, Balancing, Detoxifying

Highly protective, Hematite helps to absorb negative energy and promotes calmness. Hematite is great for working with the Root Chakra and can help one to stay grounded and strengthen self-confidence.

Root Chakra

herkimer-style diamond

Balancing, Purifying, Facilitates Alignment

“Herkimer” Diamonds are not diamonds but in fact naturally occurring double-terminated (pointed on both ends) Clear Quartz Crystals found in Herkimer County, New York. However, naturally occurring double-terminated quartz can occur in many places across the globe—these “Herkimer” styled quartz were mined in Pakistan. Herkimer Diamonds are called “attunement stones" and are useful in harmonizing oneself internally and with others. Herkimer Diamonds promote release and relaxation, and clarity of mind. 

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

labradorite

Strength, Transformation, Intuition

Labradorite is a highly mystical stone that is said to heighten intuition and enhance psychic abilities. This stone is also very protective against negative energies. 

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

lapis lazuli

Promotes Communication, Intuition, and Inner Power

Ancient Egyptians referred to Lapis Lazuli as the “Stone of Heaven” and utilized it for amulets and other sacred uses. Said to have been in existence since the beginning of time, Lapis Lazuli is made from a combination of minerals including Lazurite, Calcite, and Pyrite. This stone is excellent for shielding negative energy as well as balancing the Throat Chakra. Profoundly peaceful, Lapis Lazuli is said to connect the physical and celestial kingdoms.

Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

lava stone

Calming, Grounding

Lava Stone, also called Lava Rock, is a volcanic rock that has solidified from molten lava, after conditions of intense heat and pressure. Lava Stone is an intensely grounding stone that can promote strength and courage during trying times. Lava Stone promotes mental stability, calmness, as well as understanding. This stone is also said to enhance fertility. Lava Stone can also act as an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.

Root Chakra

moonstone (black)

Inspiration, Intuition

Moonstone, long associated with the Moon and new beginnings, can help enhance the feminine qualities of intuition and insight. This crystal is said to be soothing and can help balance the emotional body and aid in stress relief. Moonstone is also used to protect those who travel on or by water.

Crown Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

moonstone (cream)

Inspiration, Intuition, Nurturing

Moonstone, long associated with the Moon and new beginnings, can help enhance the feminine qualities of intuition and insight. In addition to providing soothing and balancing energy, Cream Moonstone promotes imagination, creativity, inspiration, success and good fortune in love and business.

Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

obsidian (Gold Sheen)

Clearing, Protection, Grounding

Gold Sheen Obsidian can assist in balancing energy and releasing the ego. Because of its reflective nature, Gold Sheen Obsidian is often used in self-reflective meditation, internal growth and self-understanding. Golden Sheen Obsidian is also used for scrying.

Root Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra

obsidian (Mahogany)

Clearing, Protection, Grounding

Mahogany Obsidian is a type of Obsidian with Hematite and/or Magnetite inclusions giving it its red, brownish color. It is both grounding and protective. This form of Obsidian is also said to promote inner reflection and self-acceptance.

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

obsidian (Rainbow)

Calming, Banishing, Purifying, Grounding

Rainbow Obsidian was formed by the rapid cooling of lava from volcanoes and the inclusion of magnetite nanoparticles. Rainbow Obsidian can help to alleviate and overcome seemingly overwhelming fears. A grounding and protective stone, Rainbow Obsidian is also used to cleanse negative energies and emotions, release energy blockages, and promote good luck.

Root Chakra

onyx

Protective, Promotes Personal and Strength

A powerful protection stone, Onyx is said to promote emotional and physical strength and stamina. This stone can be especially helpful for self-discipline issues. Onyx can be utilized with the Root Chakra, for grounding, and to help realize material goals.

Root Chakra

pyrite

Personal Power, Protection, Healing

Pyrite is the perfect combination of beauty and depth. Also known as “Fools’ Gold” because of its gold-like appearance, Pyrite is a very protective stone. Pyrite is said to act as a defensive shield to negative energies of all kinds. Pyrite is also said to help restore vitality, strengthen mental abilities, heighten awareness, assist in strengthening will power and ease anxiety. Pyrite has long been associated with prosperity and abundance because of its gold-like appearance.

All Chakras

quartzite

Balancing, Grounding

Quartzite is said to encourage new beginnings by promoting calm and balance during life’s transitions. It is also said to encourage optimism, relieve sadness, and boost confidence.

All Chakras

red coral

Protective, Balancing, Promotes Personal Power

Coral are the skeletal remains of creatures of the sea called ‘coral polyps’. For millennia, Coral has been used as jewelry and in decorative objects by peoples all over the world. Coral is said to be very protective while also promoting strength, willpower, and motivation. Coral also encourages emotional balance helping to dispel fear, depression, and anxiety.

Root Chakra

red jasper

Nurturing, Grounding, Stabilizing

Red Jasper, long used as a stone for protection, is also a healing stone that can enhance a sense of well-being and emotional balance. 

Root Chakra

rhodonite

Promotes Love, Vitality, and Support

Rhodonite works with the Heart Chakra and helps to promote balanced emotions, patience, and grounds negative energies. This stone can be used to assist in rediscovering your true passions and inner gifts.

Heart Chakra, Root Chakra

rose quartz

Promotes Universal Love, Compassion, and Self-Esteem

Rose Quartz is well-known as the stone of unconditional love. Rose Quartz is said to open the heart to compassion, self-esteem, unconditional love, self-love, and love for others.  This stone also opens the heart chakra, and has a calming, soothing and peaceful vibration. Although it is an important stone for the Heart Chakra, it may also be used to balance all of the chakras and to remove negative energy and replace it with love energy.

Heart Chakra

rutilated quartz

Amplifies Energy, Psychic Abilities, and Manifestation

Rutilated Quartz is said to promote a connection with the divine and is often used to enhance psychic abilities, and clairvoyance. It is also useful for amplifying energies and intention. Rutilated Quartz is said to bring physical and mental balance, promote mental clarity and cleanse negative energy. This stone also enhances self-reliance and helps with decision-making.

All Chakras

selenite

Protective, Healing, Promotes Personal Power

Selenite, known for its moon-like glow, is a powerful protective crystal. Selenite facilitates connection with the Higher self, and the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, promoting feelings of peace, serenity, and mental clarity. Selenite is Photoelectric, which means it emits “negative” ions when exposed to light. Negative ions are abundant in certain environments such as mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Wearing selenite in the sunlight is a great way to bathe the aura with “negative” ions. Selenite also has the ability to cleanse, charge and amplify itself as well as other crystals.

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

smokey quartz

Banishing, Grounding, Transformational, Protects against electromagnetic pollution

Smokey Quartz is one of the most grounding stones due to its connection to the earth. Smokey Quartz can be utilized to absorb and flush out negative energy and assist in relieving depression. Smokey Quartz is also said to enhance focus and clarity and protect against electromagnetic pollution.

Root Chakra

sodalite

Intuition, Focus

Sodalite promotes logic, rational thought, clarity and understanding.

Third Eye Chakra, Throat Chakra

tiger's eye

Protective,Promotes Creativity, Concentration, Inner Strength, and Manifestation

A multi-faceted stone, Tiger’s Eye can be utilized for protection, courage, to enhance psychic abilities and to facilitate manifestation. This stone is also said to attract prosperity and abundance. Tiger’s Eye can assist in centering and grounding and helps to balance the lower chakras.

Third Eye Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Sacral Chakra

unakite

Balance, Release, Spiritual Insight

Unakite can facilitate emotional balance, help release blockages, and promote spiritual growth. Unakite can also protect against electromagnetic pollution from computers and cell phones.

Heart Chakra