Gemstone Meanings,
Properties & Definitions

Agate
Amazonite
Amber
Amethyst
Apatite
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Aventurine
Bloodstone
Blue Lace Agate
Blue Peruvian Opal
Botswana Agate
Brecciated Jasper
Calcite
Carnelian
Cat's Eye
Chrysoprase
Citrine
Coral
Dalmatian Jasper
Diamond
Emerald
Eudialyte
Fluorite
Fuschite
Garnet
Hematite
Howlite
Iolite
Indicolite
Jade
Jasper
Kunzite
Labradorite
Lapis
Lepidolite
Liver of sulfur
Malachite
Moonstone
Nebula Stone
Obsidian
Ocean Jasper
Onyx
Opal
Pearl
Peridot
Pietersite
Pyrite
Quartz
Quartz, Rose
Quartz, Smoky
Rainbow Moonstone
Rhodonite
Ruby
Sapphire
Serpentine
Sodalite
Sterling Silver
Sunstone
Swarovski crystal
Tanzanite
Tiger Eye
Topaz
Tourmaline
Turquoise
Unakite
Verdite
Wonderstone
Zebra Stone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
 

Agate

Agate is good protective stone, especially for children. Agate comes in many different colors. It is known to be calming, and is believed to be a stone of harmony.

Amazonite

Amazonite is a mint green stone. It is believed to encourage truth and communication. Metaphysically, it is known for decreasing heart problems and helping the nervous system.

Amber

Amber is the fossilized sap, resin, or gum from trees. Amber gems may contain insects, which are usually worth more. It is generally a yellowish to orangish colored translucent brown. It is believed to bring a great sense of well-being to the wearer.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple, often translucent, stone. It is used to assist with healing alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, and addictions of all kinds.

Apatite

Apatite is a stone that is known to stimulate the mind. It is said to increase intellect, imagination, and intuitive awareness. It is also believed to strengthen bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is metaphysically known as a stone of courage. Aquamarine is known to assist with calming communication issues. Legend states that it protects travelers on water.

Aragonite

Aragonite is known to increase energy. It is said to boost self-confidence and feelings of self-worth.

Aventurine

Aventurine is said to harbor creativity. Legend says that it enhances prosperity and brings career success. Folklore and metaphysical lore say that physically it is beneficial for blood, circulatory system, headaches, general health, and sleep disorders.

Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a deep green stone with red specks, hence the name Bloodstone, as the stone appears to be spotted with blood. It is said to help with calming. Bloodstone is said to be helpful in treating diseases of the blood.

Blue Lace Agate

Blue lace agate is a gentle, calming stone. Light blue and white in color, it has been used to perform miracles. As with all agates, it is a protective stone. It has been used to aid with arthritis, headaches, and digestive issues.

Blue Peruvian Opal

Blue Peruvian Opal is known as a stone of courage and ingenuity. It is said to improve self-esteem and self-love, fatigue, and brain disorders.

Botswana Agate

Botswana agate is known to help one handle change in a positive way. It is known to be beneficial to the nervous system and can help rid the body of toxins.

Brecciated Jasper

Brecciated Jasper is known to enhance organizational abilities, relaxation, and a sense of wholeness.

Calcite

Calcite is known to increase energy. It is also a stone of spirituality, wisdom and reconciliation.

Carnelian

Carnelian is an agate class of chalcedony that is a stone of creativity, individuality and courage. It has been used to heal open sores, rheumatism, kidney stones, and gall stones.

Cat's Eye

Natural Cat's Eye (chrysoberyl) is a stone of good fortune and good luck. It is said to bring serenity and happiness, along with optimism and generosity.

Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase is powerful stone. It is known to bring good fortune and prosperity, as well as business success.

Citrine

Citrine is known to enhance mental clarity, confidence, happiness and will power.

Coral

Coral attracts love and prosperity, particularly red coral, which is a stone of passion. It is also known to bring about creativity and optimism.

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmation Jasper is known to help one to see their strengths and weaknesses, and encourages grounding.

Diamond

Diamond is known to enhance love. It is also thought to bring longevity to relationships.

Emerald

Emerald is a stone of love and romance. It is also thought to bring joy to the wearer.

Eudialyte

Eudialyte is known to revitalize one's power. Eudialyte is also a stone of the heart, bringing harmony and alleviating jealousy.

Fluorite

Fluorite is known to promote self-love.

Fuschite

Fuschite is known to help one bounce back after emotional or physical problems.

Garnet

Garnet is a stone of romantic love and passion.

Hematite

Hematite is known to bring mental organization. It is known to help with creative and logical thinking.

Howlite

Howlite is known to increase subtlety. It is believed by some to strengthen bones and teeth.

Iolite

Iolite in known to enhance curiosity.

Indicolite

Indicolite is blue tourmaline, which is likely the rarest form of tourmaline. Indicolite is thought to bring happiness to your life. It also promotes inspiration of all kinds, and lessens fear.

Jade

Jade is known to be a stone of the heart. It is also thought to encourage fidelity and generosity.

Jasper

Jasper is known as a stone of gentleness and relaxation. It enhances one's ability to relax, and brings tranquility and comfort.

Kunzite

Kunzite is said to help heal a broken heart. It is also known to relieve stress and anger.

Labradorite

Labradorite is known in part to help one attract success. It is said to increase intuition and sensitivity.

Lapis

Lapis (lapis lazuli) fosters truthfulness. Lapis is also known to help build self-confidence, and bring about spiritual love and awareness.

Lepidolite

Lepidolite is known to be a stone of calm, trust, and acceptance. It has a strong relaxing and calming effect, and is believed by some to greatly reduce depression.

Liver of sulfur

Liver of sulfur is used to artificially age a piece of jewelry through a process called oxidation.

Malachite

Malachite is believed to be a stone of transformation.

Moonstone

Moonstone is thought to encourage feminine energy and sensitivity. It is a stone of protection, especially during childbirth and pregnancy. It is thought to assist in obesity, hormone imbalance, and menstrual issues.

Nebula Stone

Nebula Stone has been known to encourage memory function.

Obsidian

Obsidian is known as an excellent stone for removing negativity. It is also thought to improve balance in times of change.

Ocean Jasper

Ocean Jasper is thought to heal the emotions and bring peace to the wearer. It has also been believed to aid in digestion and detoxification.

Onyx

Onyx has been used for wound healing, childbirth and to increase stamina.

Opal

Opal is a stone of inspiration which is known to encourage imagination and creativity.

Pearl

Pearls are calming and centering. They are thought to bring purity and to promote faith and charity.

Peridot

Periodot is a stone of compassion. It has a friendly energy and is excellent for healing.

Pietersite

Pietersite, also called Tempeststone, is thought to help a person to relax. It is also encourages gastrointestinal health.

Pyrite

Pyrite is a stone of intellect and protection. It encourages mental stability.

Quartz

Quartz is a power stone that harmonizes and balances.

Quartz, Rose

Rose quartz is a stone of unconditional love. It is known to have excellent protection energies during pregnancy and childbirth. It also brings gentleness, forgiveness, and tolerance.

Quartz, Smoky

Smoky quartz is known as a good luck stone.

Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow moonstone has a gentle, calming energy. It is a stone that facilitates balance and harmony.

Rhodonite

Rhodonite is a stone of grace and charm.

Ruby

Ruby is known to encourage generosity and brings prosperity. Ruby also increases romantic love.

Sapphire

Sapphire is known to bring mental clarity and alleviate depression.

Serpentine

Serpentine, which is also called New Jade, is said to help with emotional cleansing, and to attract love and money. Serpentine is also used for meditation.

Sodalite

Sodalite is known to be useful for honesty of emotions. It is also thought to bring healing for the common cold.

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver, and 7.5% other metal substance, usually copper.

Sunstone

Sunstone is a powerful stone for dispelling fears and phobias.

Swarovski crystal

Swarovski is the brand name of the precision-cut crystal glass company in Switzerland. The company was started by Daniel Swarovski in 1895, and now more than 100 years later, the Swarovski name is associated with beautiful perfectly cut crystal beads, all over the world.

Tanzanite

Tanzanite is known to bringing a calming effect to those who are overworked. It enhances well-being and a sense of balance and harmony.

Tiger Eye

Tiger Eye is a stone of power. It is a thought to enhance good luck, and brings prosperity. Tiger's eye is also useful for protection during travel

Topaz

Topaz is balancing and calming stone that balances emotions and releases tension. It is believed to aid with endocrinogical problems.

Tourmaline

Tourmaline is thought to increase happiness and serenity. It also enhances tolerance and understanding.

Turquoise

Turquoise is sacred to many tradition, most notably Native American and Mexican. It is believed to help speed the healing process, and give protection while on a long journey. It is also the stone of friendship.

Unakite

Unakite is a strong protection stone. It is thought to encourage loyalty.

Verdite

Verdite is a stone that is thought to encourage stability.

Wonderstone

Wonderstone is a stone used greatly in meditation, and is thought to enhance creativity.

Zebra Stone

Zebra stone is believed to help one reveal their true nature. It is also used in bringing wellness to an ailing heart.

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