There is in them a softer fire than the ruby, there is the brilliant purple of the amethyst, and the sea green of the emerald - all shining together in incredible union. Some by their splendor rival the colors of the painters, others the flame of burning sulphur or of fire quickened by oil. ~Pliny, about the opal
The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness. ~Kahlil Gibran
The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness. ~Kahlil Gibran
Spiritual and metaphysical properties of stones most commonly used in Mystic Forest Jewelry designs.
Amber- Mohs Hardness scale: 2.5. Not a crystal but the fossilized resin of trees. Usually golden to yellow-brown. Some amber can contain red, green or blue hues. Has strong earth connections, very grounding for higher energies. It is a cleanser and healer and promotes a bright and sunny disposition. Warm, bright energies which calm the nerves. Helps with manifestation. *Please note: there are many places, online and offline, selling fake amber. How do you know if your amber is real? There are some easy tests you can perform. Visit AmberArtisans.com to learn more and to test your amber. Chakras: 3rd.
Amethyst- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of quartz occurring worldwide either in crystalline or massive form. Color ranges from deep purple to pale lavender. According to Melody, amethyst is a "stone of spirituality and contentment". This is a very powerful and protective stone carrying a high spiritual vibration. Transmutes lower vibrational energies into higher frequencies. Interestingly, it was traditionally worn to prevent drunkenness, but I recommend just getting yourself a DD. ;) Amethyst will calm or stimulate as appropriate. Enhances focus and control of the faculties, can help one to feel less scattered. One of the most spiritual of stones, encouraging spiritual wisdom, opening intuition and psychic gifts. Chakras: 7th.
Aventurine- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of mineral (usually quartz or feldspar) spangled with bright particles of mica and hematite, among others. A wonderful protector of the heart chakra, acting as a shield against those who would use the energy without permission. Very comforting. Chakras: 4th, also 6th and 7th.
Bloodstone- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of quartz occurring in massive formations. Color is green with flecks of red except in smaller pieces where the red doesn't appear. An excellent blood cleanser, powerful healer. Believed to have the magical property of controlling weather and to convey the ability to direct spiritual energies. Heightens the intuition and creativity. Also grounding and protective. Stimulates dreaming. Chakras: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Carnelian- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A form of chalcedony, usually occurs in red, orange or orange-brown. This is a stablilizing stone excellent for restoring vitality and motivation. Great for creativity. Can increase physical energy and personal power. Also useful for cleansing other stones. Chakras: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Garnet- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A related group of minerals crystallizing in dodecahedral and trapezohedral crystals, combinations of these and masses, granules and plate-like layers. It has a wide range of colors including dark red/violet red, reddish orange, yellow, green, even a colorless form (or black) known as andradite. A very energizing/revitalizing stone. Cleanses and reenergizes the chakras. Inspires love and devotion. Balances sex drive. In particular, red garnet stimulates controlled rise of kundalini energy. A stone of health and enhancement of the internal fire, enabling one to implement creative powers. View Crystal Grid Love Necklace with garnet. Chakras: all, specific to the color of the garnet being used.
Jasper- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A form of chalcedony, usually opaque and patterned and occurring in massive formations. Known as the "supreme nurturer". Reminds us that we are not here in the physical only for ourselves, but to bring joy to others. Brings tranquility and wholeness, supports during times of stress. Facilitates shamanic journeys and dream recall. Grounding and protective. Used for aligning the energy of the chakras. Chakras: all, or specific chakra work using the various colors of jasper.
Labradorite- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. A type of feldspar crystallizing in masses, grains and tabular crystals. Colors can be white, yellow or grey. Interference of light rays from the plate-like composition cause an iridescence with flashes of blue, reddish or goldish appearing from different angles. Spectrolite is considered to be the gem quality version of labradorite. One of my favorite stones, truly mesmerizing to gaze upon. A very mystical stone, it enhances the connection between the physical and nonphysical realms. Also will turn away unwanted energies from the aura. This is a stone of esoteric knowledge. Stimulates intuition and psychic gifts. Facilitates the understanding of messages from the unconscious mind as it brings them to the surface of consciousness. View labradorite pendant. Chakras: 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th.
Lapis Lazuli- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. Lapis lazuli crystallizes in masses, cubes and dodecahedral crystals. Deep blue color. A potent spiritual stone for opening the 3rd eye, enhancing dreamwork, facilitating spiritual journeying, allowing access to esoteric planetary knowledge. It is protective and can contact spirit guardians. A powerful thought amplifier. A "stone of total awareness", allows for conscious attunement to the intuitive and psychic aspects of our natures. Chakras: 5th, 6th.
Larimar- Mohs Hardness scale: 4-4.5. A form of pectolite discovered in the Dominican Republic. It is blue, red, green or white. This stone has a very peaceful, tranquil vibration, radiating love. Very good for meditation. Guides the soul onto its true path. Facilitates communication with other realms and also angelic contact. Excellent for those seeking a soul mate. Healing for past heart trauma, whether in this life or others. Chakras: 4th, 6th, 7th.
Moonstone- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. Moonstone is a type of feldspar having a milky sheen or chatoyancy. Closely associated with the moon and intuition, naturally. Reminds us of the cyclic nature of all things and is calming to the emotions. Encourages lucid dreaming, especially around the full moon. It is a stone for gaining understanding through intuition as opposed to intellectual reasoning. Helps you to accept and enhance your own psychic gifts. Chakras: 2nd, 6th. Work with moonstone to connect these two chakra centers.
Pyrite- Mohs Hardness scale: 6.5. Crystallizes in the form of masses, stalactites, grains, globes, striated cubes and 12-faced pentagonal dodecahedral crystals. Goldlike or brasslike in color. Pyrite is an excellent energy shield, very protective against negative vibrations. Helps to recall positive memories of friendship and love. Blocks energy leaks in the aura and physical body. Helps one to see behind facades. Chakras: 1st.
Turquoise- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. Crystallizes in the form of masses, stalactites, veins, crusts, and rarely, short, small and brilliantly colored prismatic crystals (in Virginia). Strengthens, aligns all chakras, meridians and subtle bodies. Can bring any and all energies to a higher level. Enhances communication with the physical and spiritual worlds. Unites Earth and Sky and is very empathic and balancing. Also enhances trust, kindness, intuitive/psychic attunement to each other, stimulates romantic love and can be used in love spells and magic. Very protective and has been used for amulets for millenia. Sacred to Tibetan and Native American peoples. Chakras: 5th.
All stone information sources:
Love is in the Earth by Melody 1995.
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall 2003.
And numerous forays online.
Amber- Mohs Hardness scale: 2.5. Not a crystal but the fossilized resin of trees. Usually golden to yellow-brown. Some amber can contain red, green or blue hues. Has strong earth connections, very grounding for higher energies. It is a cleanser and healer and promotes a bright and sunny disposition. Warm, bright energies which calm the nerves. Helps with manifestation. *Please note: there are many places, online and offline, selling fake amber. How do you know if your amber is real? There are some easy tests you can perform. Visit AmberArtisans.com to learn more and to test your amber. Chakras: 3rd.
Amethyst- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of quartz occurring worldwide either in crystalline or massive form. Color ranges from deep purple to pale lavender. According to Melody, amethyst is a "stone of spirituality and contentment". This is a very powerful and protective stone carrying a high spiritual vibration. Transmutes lower vibrational energies into higher frequencies. Interestingly, it was traditionally worn to prevent drunkenness, but I recommend just getting yourself a DD. ;) Amethyst will calm or stimulate as appropriate. Enhances focus and control of the faculties, can help one to feel less scattered. One of the most spiritual of stones, encouraging spiritual wisdom, opening intuition and psychic gifts. Chakras: 7th.
Aventurine- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of mineral (usually quartz or feldspar) spangled with bright particles of mica and hematite, among others. A wonderful protector of the heart chakra, acting as a shield against those who would use the energy without permission. Very comforting. Chakras: 4th, also 6th and 7th.
Bloodstone- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A variety of quartz occurring in massive formations. Color is green with flecks of red except in smaller pieces where the red doesn't appear. An excellent blood cleanser, powerful healer. Believed to have the magical property of controlling weather and to convey the ability to direct spiritual energies. Heightens the intuition and creativity. Also grounding and protective. Stimulates dreaming. Chakras: 1st, 2nd, 3rd.
Carnelian- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A form of chalcedony, usually occurs in red, orange or orange-brown. This is a stablilizing stone excellent for restoring vitality and motivation. Great for creativity. Can increase physical energy and personal power. Also useful for cleansing other stones. Chakras: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Garnet- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A related group of minerals crystallizing in dodecahedral and trapezohedral crystals, combinations of these and masses, granules and plate-like layers. It has a wide range of colors including dark red/violet red, reddish orange, yellow, green, even a colorless form (or black) known as andradite. A very energizing/revitalizing stone. Cleanses and reenergizes the chakras. Inspires love and devotion. Balances sex drive. In particular, red garnet stimulates controlled rise of kundalini energy. A stone of health and enhancement of the internal fire, enabling one to implement creative powers. View Crystal Grid Love Necklace with garnet. Chakras: all, specific to the color of the garnet being used.
Jasper- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. A form of chalcedony, usually opaque and patterned and occurring in massive formations. Known as the "supreme nurturer". Reminds us that we are not here in the physical only for ourselves, but to bring joy to others. Brings tranquility and wholeness, supports during times of stress. Facilitates shamanic journeys and dream recall. Grounding and protective. Used for aligning the energy of the chakras. Chakras: all, or specific chakra work using the various colors of jasper.
Labradorite- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. A type of feldspar crystallizing in masses, grains and tabular crystals. Colors can be white, yellow or grey. Interference of light rays from the plate-like composition cause an iridescence with flashes of blue, reddish or goldish appearing from different angles. Spectrolite is considered to be the gem quality version of labradorite. One of my favorite stones, truly mesmerizing to gaze upon. A very mystical stone, it enhances the connection between the physical and nonphysical realms. Also will turn away unwanted energies from the aura. This is a stone of esoteric knowledge. Stimulates intuition and psychic gifts. Facilitates the understanding of messages from the unconscious mind as it brings them to the surface of consciousness. View labradorite pendant. Chakras: 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th.
Lapis Lazuli- Mohs Hardness scale: 7. Lapis lazuli crystallizes in masses, cubes and dodecahedral crystals. Deep blue color. A potent spiritual stone for opening the 3rd eye, enhancing dreamwork, facilitating spiritual journeying, allowing access to esoteric planetary knowledge. It is protective and can contact spirit guardians. A powerful thought amplifier. A "stone of total awareness", allows for conscious attunement to the intuitive and psychic aspects of our natures. Chakras: 5th, 6th.
Larimar- Mohs Hardness scale: 4-4.5. A form of pectolite discovered in the Dominican Republic. It is blue, red, green or white. This stone has a very peaceful, tranquil vibration, radiating love. Very good for meditation. Guides the soul onto its true path. Facilitates communication with other realms and also angelic contact. Excellent for those seeking a soul mate. Healing for past heart trauma, whether in this life or others. Chakras: 4th, 6th, 7th.
Moonstone- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. Moonstone is a type of feldspar having a milky sheen or chatoyancy. Closely associated with the moon and intuition, naturally. Reminds us of the cyclic nature of all things and is calming to the emotions. Encourages lucid dreaming, especially around the full moon. It is a stone for gaining understanding through intuition as opposed to intellectual reasoning. Helps you to accept and enhance your own psychic gifts. Chakras: 2nd, 6th. Work with moonstone to connect these two chakra centers.
Pyrite- Mohs Hardness scale: 6.5. Crystallizes in the form of masses, stalactites, grains, globes, striated cubes and 12-faced pentagonal dodecahedral crystals. Goldlike or brasslike in color. Pyrite is an excellent energy shield, very protective against negative vibrations. Helps to recall positive memories of friendship and love. Blocks energy leaks in the aura and physical body. Helps one to see behind facades. Chakras: 1st.
Turquoise- Mohs Hardness scale: 6. Crystallizes in the form of masses, stalactites, veins, crusts, and rarely, short, small and brilliantly colored prismatic crystals (in Virginia). Strengthens, aligns all chakras, meridians and subtle bodies. Can bring any and all energies to a higher level. Enhances communication with the physical and spiritual worlds. Unites Earth and Sky and is very empathic and balancing. Also enhances trust, kindness, intuitive/psychic attunement to each other, stimulates romantic love and can be used in love spells and magic. Very protective and has been used for amulets for millenia. Sacred to Tibetan and Native American peoples. Chakras: 5th.
All stone information sources:
Love is in the Earth by Melody 1995.
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall 2003.
And numerous forays online.