Angelite is a type of celestite that forms over thousands of years of being under tremendous pressure. Typically, you’ll find this light blue-gray stone as a polished rounded rock, but you may also find slices of it. The stone has white striations throughout, particularly in the cross-sections.
ORIGIN
Great Britain, Libya, Mexico, Peru, Poland
COLORS
Grayish blue with white
PRIMARY USES
Promotes awareness, helps connect with higher consciousness, encourages peace, supports contact with higher beings, enables one to live and speak with integrity, promotes compassion
CHAKRA
Throat, third eye, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakra, touch to base of feet for chakra cleansing, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), carry in a pocket, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, keep in meditation area
Apache Tears
Apache tears are smoothly rounded pieces of obsidian, which is a type of dark volcanic glass. They are warm and smooth to the touch and translucent when held up to a light source. They are reasonably soft and may scratch easily, so you might want to keep them wrapped in a cloth and away from direct contact with other stones. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
All over the world
COLORS
Dark gray to black
PRIMARY USES
Provides support for grief, allows sadness to pass through, absorbs negativity, enhances grounding, triggers emotional healing, provides spiritual protection, offers protection against negative emotions (both yours and others’), helps in recovery from abuse
CHAKRA
Root
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the root chakra, hold in the giving (dominant) hand, carry in pants pocket, keep in a particular place for protection from negativity, carry to funerals or other grief-related occasions
Apatite
Apatite is a phosphate mineral. It is typically blue, although you can find it in other colors, such as yellow, but that is fairly rare. It is a brittle stone, so it may break easily if you drop it. For this reason, treat apatite with care and use caution when it is in contact with other stones.
ORIGIN
Mexico, Norway, Russia, United States
COLORS
Blue, yellow, white, gray, green, purple/violet
PRIMARY USES
Enhances self-expression, facilitates inspiration for ideas and creativity, promotes energy to aid in manifesting one’s desires, improves motivation
CHAKRA
Throat, third eye
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakra, hold in either hand, use anywhere on the body it is needed, carry in a pocket, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace and earrings), bring to a meeting room or elsewhere to facilitate communication, keep on desk to spur creative thought, keep in meditation area to help manifest affirmations and visualizations
Aquamarine
This crystal has the name and the color of the ocean, and sailors used it for centuries to promote safe sea journeys and prevent drowning. Aquamarine is a variety of beryl, and it is often used to make beautiful gemstone jewelry, prized for its stunning blue-green color.
ORIGIN
Brazil, Ireland, Mexico, Middle East, Russia, United States, Zimbabwe
COLORS
Bluish green/greenish blue
PRIMARY USES
Provides courage, offers protection against negative energies, promotes safe travel, helps with phobias, lessens anxiety and fear, promotes speaking the truth, cleanses and strengthens the aura, overcomes judgment, aids in calming and relieving stress
CHAKRA
Heart, third eye, throat
PLACEMENT
Wear as jewelry (particularly a necklace or earrings), place on the appropriate chakras, carry in a pocket, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, use anywhere on the body it’s needed, tuck into carry-on luggage for safe travel
Aragonite
This stone is a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, which also occurs in coral, limestone, and other rock formations. It is named after the village of Molina de Aragon in Spain. It is a relatively soft mineral, so care must be taken to prevent damage. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
Great Britain, Slovakia, Spain
COLORS
White, brown, yellow, green
PRIMARY USES
Aids grounding, fosters acceptance, generates emotional balance, fights stress, soothes anxiety, lessens resentment, aids concentration
CHAKRA
Root, solar plexus, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in the hands while grounding, keep in meditation area, carry in pants pocket, keep at desk if you have a stressful job
BLUE
Aventurine
A lovely royal blue color, possibly tinged with gray, blue aventurine also contains quartz inclusions. The name aventurine comes from the term “aventurescence,” an optical effect seen in stones with a highly reflective surface.
ORIGIN
Brazil, China, India, Italy, Nepal, Russia, Tibet
COLORS
Blue gray to blue
PRIMARY USES
Increases psychic awareness and insight, promotes personal integrity, improves communication, calms stress, improves self-discipline, supports the ability to overcome bad habits
CHAKRA
Third eye, throat
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in either hand, carry in a pocket, keep in an area to promote calmness or enhance communications
GREEN
Aventurine
Green aventurine has a bright green color with white and/or gray banding. The crystal is opaque with a luster to it. It is a form of quartz, and the green color comes from fuchsite.
ORIGIN
Brazil, China, India, Italy, Nepal, Russia, Tibet
COLORS
Light to vivid green
PRIMARY USES
Increases love, supports prosperity and abundance, facilitates healing, introduces new friendship
CHAKRA
Heart
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the heart chakra, wear as jewelry (particularly a necklace), carry in a pocket, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand for receiving friendship or the giving (dominant) hand for giving friendship, keep in the prosperity corner of home or room
ORANGE
Aventurine
This orange stone has a light sheen. It may be a brownish orange or a pure orange. It is lightly transparent, and you may notice flecks of darker or lighter orange within the gemstone.
ORIGIN
Brazil, China, India, Italy, Nepal, Russia, Tibet
COLORS
Orange
PRIMARY USES
Promotes luck, helps foster new beginnings, instills an adventurous spirit, promotes perseverance, strengthens resolve, helps establish self-will and self-control
CHAKRA
Sacral, root
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in either hand, carry in pants pocket, wear as jewelry (particularly rings and bracelets)
Azurite
As the name suggests, azurite is a beautiful deep blue (azure) crystal containing flecks of gold, green, or yellow. It is a relatively soft crystal, so you need to take care when you carry it or use it with other stones, to avoid damage. It is often found within copper deposits and may be a rough stone or a polished crystal.
ORIGIN
Australia, Chile, Egypt, France, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
Deep blue
PRIMARY USES
Opens the third eye, supports communication with higher self, strengthens intuition, supports enlightenment, aids psychic developm
ent, helps resolve deep negative emotions such as grief or stress, enhances communication, fosters personal integrity
CHAKRA
Third eye, throat
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), keep in meditation area, carry to funerals or other emotional events
Bloodstone
Also known as heliotrope, bloodstone is so named because it is believed to help purify the blood and fight blood disorders. The stone is green with red flecks and is actually chalcedony flecked with iron oxide. The combination of colors makes it a good stone when you are working with the root and heart chakras together.
ORIGIN
Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia
COLORS
Green with red spots
PRIMARY USES
Supports grounding, opens the heart, promotes development of personal power, enhances courage, releases fear, fosters strength of mind
CHAKRA
Root, heart
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in either hand (receiving, or nondominant, hand for courage; giving, or dominant, hand for fear), carry in a pocket, wear as any type of jewelry, carry for courage in the face of fear
Boji Stones
Boji Stones aren’t much to look at, but many people feel they are powerful crystals. They are rounded brown to gray rocks, typically pyrite and marcasite, with a rough or smooth surface, and they always come in pairs that consist of a male and a female stone. The name Boji Stone is a trademarked name; you may also find these stones under the name Kansas Pop Rocks.
ORIGIN
Kansas
COLORS
Brown, dark gray, black
PRIMARY USES
Balances energy, recharges the aura, aligns the chakras
CHAKRA
All chakras
PLACEMENT
Lie on back and place one stone on head and one touching soles of the feet, hold one stone in each hand, wear around the neck
BLUE
Calcite
Blue is one of the many colors of calcite, a stone formed from calcium carbonate. The surface of calcite looks almost chalky, and the blue color tends to be grayish blue. All colors of calcite are relatively soft, so you need to take care when using them around other stones or carrying them in a pocket. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
Blue
PRIMARY USES
Calms and soothes, promotes relaxation, enhances intuition, improves focus and memory, improves communication
CHAKRA
Third eye, throat
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in either hand, carry in a shirt pocket, keep in an area to promote calmness and relaxation, keep in a conference room to support communication, place near the family dining table to support communication, keep in the bedroom for relaxation
GREEN
Calcite
Green calcite in its rough form has a waxy surface with a slight luster. It comes in various shades of green from medium to dark with white striations. When tumbled and polished, it loses its waxy appearance and has a high luster.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
Green
PRIMARY USES
Assists with grounding and centering, promotes prosperity and abundance, aids in manifestation, enhances intuition, promotes psychic abilities, helps improve gardening abilities
CHAKRA
Heart
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the heart chakra, place in the garden or in a garden shed, place in the home’s prosperity corner, keep in meditation area, carry in a pocket
ORANGE
Calcite
Orange calcite in its rough form has a chalky/waxy surface with a slight luster. It is light orange with white striations. When tumbled and polished, it loses its waxy appearance and has a high luster.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
Orange
PRIMARY USES
Facilitates integration of spiritual and physical, enhances self-esteem, boosts creativity, increases positive energy, promotes healthy sexuality, improves all types of energy
CHAKRA
Sacral, solar plexus
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, keep in areas of creativity, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, carry in pants pocket
PINK (MANGANO CALCITE)
Calcite
Light pink to peach in color, mangano calcite is also known as pink calcite. The stone is opaque with a waxy finish in the rough state and a smooth, shiny finish for the tumbled stones. It has white striations and bands throughout.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
Peachy pink to pink
PRIMARY USES
Amplifies Reiki energy and other healing energies, assists contact with higher entities, promotes love of all, increases an awareness of being one with all, opens the heart
CHAKRA
Heart
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the heart chakra, hold in either hand depending on use (giving, or dominant, for Reiki energy or sharing love; receiving, or nondominant, for universal love), carry in a shirt pocket, wear around the neck as a pendant, keep in meditation area, keep in any healing space such as a sickroom
WHITE
Calcite
White calcite in its rough form can look like conventional boxy crystals, like slices or leaves of white stone, or even white bubbles. It appears to be lit by an inner glow.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
COLORS
White
PRIMARY USES
Facilitates communication with higher realms in connection with the crown chakra, cleanses energetic fields, amplifies energy
CHAKRA
Crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching any or all chakras for cleansing, carry in a pocket, hold in either hand, keep in meditation space, place under the pillow to facilitate dream connection with higher realms
YELLOW
Calcite
This crystal is often a pretty lemon yellow, causing some people to refer to it as lemon calcite. It may also be the color of honey. Polished stones are clear.
ORIGIN
Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Iceland, Peru, Russia, United States
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