PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as a necklace or earrings, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, keep in meditation space, place in a work area to enhance focus
RAINBOW
Fluorite
Arguably one of the most beautiful and interesting crystals, rainbow fluorite carries bands of clear color throughout each crystal. Common band colors in rainbow fluorite include blue, violet, purple, green, aqua, and pink. Cleanse and charge rainbow fluorite after every use to keep its clear vibrational energy pure. Protect from scratching. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
Australia, Brazil, China, Germany, Great Britain, Mexico, Peru, United States
COLORS
Multicolored
PRIMARY USES
Balances chakras (as well as body, mind, and spirit), harmonizes emotions, facilitates communication with higher self and higher beings including the Divine, promotes intuition and inspiration, aids spiritual awakening and enlightenment
CHAKRA
Solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry, keep close to the heart, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, keep in meditation space, place in an area where a boost in creativity is needed
Fuchsite
Also known as chrome mica, fuchsite is a green, rough stone with a sparkle to it when the mica catches the light. When polished, it ranges from light to deep green, and it often occurs with bits of ruby in it (see Ruby in Fuchsite here). It is commonly known as a healer’s stone.
ORIGIN
Brazil, India, Russia
COLORS
Light to very dark green
PRIMARY USES
Provides intuitive information to healers, resolves power struggles, promotes understanding in relationship difficulties, imparts self-worth, clears heart chakra blockages
CHAKRA
Heart
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the heart chakra, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand for medical intuition, carry in a pocket, wear as jewelry, keep in a healer’s space, keep in meditation space, place in a sickroom next to the bed or under the mattress or pillow
Garnet
Garnets can come in an array of colors, although the most commonly sought-after garnets are red. Red garnets help with issues of safety, security, and passion. Green garnets strengthen unconditional love and promote prosperity. Yellow and gold garnets bolster self-esteem. Orange garnets strengthen sense of identity within a group. This semiprecious gemstone is transparent and translucent and characterized by deeply vivid colors.
ORIGIN
All over the world
COLORS
Red, orange, yellow, brown, green, gold
PRIMARY USES
Aids chakra cleansing, supports grounding, enhances passion and love, promotes helping one another, cleanses negative energies, amplifies other crystals
CHAKRA
Root (red), heart (green), solar plexus (yellow or gold), sacral (orange)
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching any or all chakras for chakra cleansing (with other crystals for amplification), hold in either hand, wear as jewelry, keep in meditation area
Hematite
Hematite is a deep red to silver lustrous crystal that has a metallic sheen when polished. Hematite is made of iron oxide. Its root, hemo, comes from the Greek word for blood and refers to the red color. Many people believe hematite is magnetic, but this is true only of artificially magnetized hematite. Stick with natural hematite.
ORIGIN
Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, Sweden, Switzerland
COLORS
Silver, red
PRIMARY USES
Absorbs negative energy, aids grounding, calms stress, helps to develop self-control, provides equilibrium and balance, detoxifies
CHAKRA
Root
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the root chakra, wear as a ring, carry in pants pocket, place in any area to transform negative energy
Herkimer Diamond
A Herkimer diamond is a double-terminated clear quartz point (points at both ends). The crystal is clear, although it may have a few inclusions. It is a very high-vibration stone.
ORIGIN
Mexico, Spain, Tanzania, United States
COLORS
Clear
PRIMARY USES
Amplifies energy (both one’s own and from other crystals), detoxifies, cleanses the aura and chakras, facilitates connection with the Divine, aids in achieving enlightenment and moving the spirit to a higher plane, boosts psychic abilities
CHAKRA
Crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the crown chakra, place on all other chakras along with other chakra stones, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand, keep in meditation area
Howlite
You’ll often find this white stone with black bands dyed a vivid turquoise blue. It is then used in jewelry as an inexpensive replacement for turquoise or lapis lazuli, because when it is dyed it has a similar appearance. If you’re looking for the properties of turquoise (see here) or lapis lazuli (see here), then make sure you’re not looking at dyed howlite, as the properties differ between the stones.
ORIGIN
United States
COLORS
White
PRIMARY USES
Balances chakras, connects with higher consciousness, calms and soothes, treats insomnia, teaches patience
CHAKRA
Crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the crown chakra, hold in either hand, place under a pillow or on a bedside table, keep in meditation area
Iolite
Iolite—also known as water sapphire—is a lovely indigo or violet clear stone. It often has a tinge of gray in it as well. It gets its name from the Greek word ion, meaning violet. It is a moderately hard stone, but it is best to keep it protected when it is used with other stones.
ORIGIN
United States
COLORS
Indigo to violet
PRIMARY USES
Amplifies or encourages psychic insight, eases addiction, increases focus, tunes in to guidance from your higher self or higher beings, sparks inspiration
CHAKRA
Third eye, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry (particularly earrings), carry in a pocket, keep in meditation area, hold in the receiving (nondominant) hand
Iron Pyrite
Iron pyrite is known as fool’s gold for a good reason: it looks a lot like gold but doesn’t have the same value as the precious metal. You may find it as gold flecks within a darker stone, or you may find full nuggets or cut shapes of iron pyrite. It is opaque with a shiny golden luster.
ORIGIN
Canada, Chile, Great Britain, Peru, United States
COLORS
Gold
PRIMARY USES
Promotes success in business, aids in establishing prosperity, brings good fortune, strengthens willpower
CHAKRA
Solar plexus
PLACEMENT
Place on solar plexus chakra, carry in a pocket, keep in the prosperity corner of house or room, place in a safe or cash-box, keep on work desk for business success
Jade
The most common color of jade is watery green, but jade comes in many other colors, including white, purple, red, and black. Green jade helps improve relationships via the heart chakra. White jade aids focus and decision-making. Purple jade facilitates the discovery of inner peace. Jade is smooth with a translucent, creamy quality. It is a very popular semiprecious gemstone used in jewelry and carvings. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
China, Italy, Middle East,
Russia, United States
COLORS
Green, white, purple, red, black, orange
PRIMARY USES
Affords good luck, imparts peace, helps with self-definition and self-knowledge, improves insight and guidance
CHAKRA
All chakras, depending on color
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry, carry in a pocket, hold in either hand, keep in meditation space
Jasper
Jasper comes in many colors. All are opaque with bands or spots running throughout. It often has interesting natural designs, which you’ll see in the polished stones or slabs. While the uses below apply to all jasper crystals, green jasper tends to create harmony in relationships, red enhances vibrancy and passion, and yellow strengthens perseverance.
ORIGIN
All over the world
COLORS
Brown, white, red, green, yellow, blue, black
PRIMARY USES
Provides stability, improves grounding
CHAKRA
All chakras, depending on color
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, place anywhere on the body where healing is needed, carry in a pocket, hold in either hand, wear as jewelry
Jet
Jet looks like an opaque, dark black rock. It may be tumbled smooth, polished, or in its rough form. It has a dark, waxy but dull luster. It may also be called black amber, although it isn’t a form of amber. Instead, it is fossilized wood that, over time, has turned into lignite coal.
ORIGIN
All over the world
COLORS
Black
PRIMARY USES
Provides protection, aids in grounding, absorbs negative energy, helps with mourning, purifies
CHAKRA
Root
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the root chakra, carry in pants pocket, hold in either hand, keep in a room to dispel negative energy, bring to a funeral
Kunzite
Kunzite is a very high-vibration stone. It is lightly colored, typically pink, and the stones are exceptionally clear. Rough stones may have some striations in them.
ORIGIN
Afghanistan, Brazil, United States
COLORS
Pink, clear, light purple
PRIMARY USES
Enhances communication with the Divine or higher entities, allows for a full experience of emotions, provides emotional support for women, provides peace and calmness
CHAKRA
Heart, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, hold in either hand, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), keep in meditation area, place in any room for peaceful confrontation
BLUE
Kyanite
Blue kyanite is a silicate mineral and is one of several colors of kyanite. It ranges in hue from a soft gray blue to a deeper blue with bands of white or gray running through it. In its rough form, kyanite looks like a long slab with blades. When polished, it is smooth with a soft luster. The stone may be transparent or it may be opaque. You may also find blades of kyanite embedded in larger pieces of stone. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
Brazil
COLORS
Blue
PRIMARY USES
Inspires fairness, promotes loyalty, improves communication, fosters truth-telling, enhances self-expression, fights self-destructive behaviors, aids with memory
CHAKRA
Third eye, throat
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), carry in a shirt pocket, wear around the neck to enhance communication and self-expression, keep anywhere enhanced communication is needed (such as a classroom or boardroom), tape to the bottom of a work or study chair to support focus and memory
GREEN
Kyanite
Green kyanite is a silicate mineral with white or gray running through it. In its rough form, kyanite appears as a long slab with blades. When polished, it is smooth with a soft luster and swirling bands of white or gray. The stone may be transparent or opaque. You may also find blades of green kyanite embedded in larger pieces of stone. Don’t use water or salt to cleanse this crystal.
ORIGIN
Brazil
COLORS
Green
PRIMARY USES
Releases negative energy, balances the heart chakra, aligns all chakras, facilitates comprehension of information from higher sources, allows for the discernment of other people’s motivations
CHAKRA
Heart, third eye
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace or earrings), carry in a pocket near the heart, place in any space that needs energizing or cleansing
Labradorite
Labradorite’s beauty comes from its mysterious swirling colors and lustrous appearance. Labradorite can range from milky clear to a clear gray, with flashes of blue, purple, green, and other swirling colors that show up when it catches the light. It is a high-vibration stone.
ORIGIN
Canada, Italy, Scandinavia
COLORS
Clear or dark with flashes of blue, gold, purple, and green
PRIMARY USES
Enhances communication with the Divine or higher beings, helps tune in to psychic energy and intuition, balances mind and spirit, protects against negative energy, provides discernment, cleanses and heals the aura
CHAKRA
Third eye, crown
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, place directly on the body as needed for healing, wear as jewelry (particularly earrings and necklace), hold in either hand, keep in meditation area, place under the pillow for insightful dreams
Lapis Lazuli
This rich blue stone is opaque with veins of gold or white running through it. In the middle ages, lapis was ground and used as ultramarine, a pigment for oil paints. Some manufacturers dye howlite (see here) to look like this stone, so it is important to make sure you are using genuine lapis lazuli.
ORIGIN
Chile, Egypt, Italy, Middle East, United States
COLORS
Deep blue with gold flecks
PRIMARY USES
Enhances communication, increases truth and integrity, opens the third eye, allows for speaking one’s truth, connects to spiritual and higher wisdom
CHAKRA
Throat, third eye
PLACEMENT
Place on or touching the appropriate chakras, wear as jewelry (particularly necklace and earrings), carry in a pocket, keep in a room where communication is essential, hold in either hand, keep in meditation area
Lepidolite
Lepidolite has a pretty pink, lilac, or purple color with striations of brown or white in it. It is opaque but with luster. You can find it in polished stones or in natural (rough) stones.
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