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Metaphysical
Properties of Gemstones
Agate: Can relieve
stress, give protection
and increase courage.
Amber: Purifies the body
by absorbing
negative energy, strengthens nervous system and lifts heaviness of
burdens.
Amethyst: Reinforces
resolve to overcome
addictions, sharpens mental processes, intuition and insight.
Amazonite: The pale
turquoise-colored version of
this mineral is said to improve self-worth and activate expressive
thoughts.
Aquamarine: empower us to
overcome fears. Said to increase
rational thought and intelligence and make persons astute in business
matters.
Aventurine: Used to release
emotional stress,
bring serenity and calm to the home and enhance creativity. It also has
claims
of healing disorders of the eyes and strengthening eyesight.
Bloodstone: Purifies the
blood, cleanses the
physical body, provides mental balance and increases courage. Wearing
bloodstone can ease mental distress, energize and give vitality to both
the
body and soul.
Carnelian: A type of agate.
Balances creative and
mental processes, aids one in finding their personal power and
increases inner
receptivity. The ancients used it for healing circulation and digestive
disorders. May also help relieve asthma.
Chalcedony: most commonly
thought to give physical
strength, endurance and beauty to the wearer. It is also thought to
provide
protection during political upset and while traveling.
Chrysoprase: Aids insight for
resolution of
personal problems increases actions of love and selflessness.
Citrine: It can help with
low energy,
self-esteem and insecurity. Aids in stimulating communication,
increases
psychic awareness and promotes strong personal power. Also said to
enhance
digestion and improve blood flow.
Coral: Provides
protection and guards against
violence, accidents and thefts, calms emotions and restores harmony. It
also
helps with fever, colds, asthma and digestive problems.
Fluorite: Enhances
intuition, creativity,
concentration, sense of order and helps to release negative thoughts.
It is also
said to promote healing, guard against disease and promote hormonal
balance.
Garnet: Red garnets
stimulate blood flow, aid
in anemia, help combat depression, stimulate libido and enhance all
areas of
passion. Garnets are considered lucky and protective stones,
encouraging
fidelity in love and loyalty in business.
Hematite: One of the most
grounding of all
stone. Aids in mental clarity, concentration, intuition and memory.
Helps with
restful sleep, stress and anxiety.
Jade: It has a
therapeutic effect on many glands, organs and
the circulatory system. It brings good luck, protects the wearer
against
accidents and aids in relaxation.
Jasper: helps
re-establish contact with nature
and the earth.
Labradorite: helps access some
levels of
clairvoyance.
Lapis Lazuli: Spiritual
healing, mental calming and
strength of will. It increases psychic ability and allows for spiritual
growth.
Malachite: Dispel fear and
prevent it from
affecting you.
Moonstone: Balances emotions
and kindles passion
in lovers. Allows flow of intuition and understanding. Can assist in
times of
change.
Mother of Pearl: Sea shells were
once used as money in
many parts of the world… Because of this, Mother-of-Pearl is often
associated
with money and riches and talismans to bring wealth are sometimes made
with
this gemstone.
Onyx: Enhances visions
for meditation and dreams. Soothes
nerves and centers emotion.
Opal: Acts as a
regenerator and aids in harmony of either the
emotions, mental state or psyche.
Pearls: Balances
emotions, reduces
irritability, enables one to accept love.
Peridot: Strengthens the
physical body and
aligns and balances all the spirit bodies. Regenerates many organs
including
liver, pancreas, heart, spleen, adrenals and the thyroid.
Quartz, Clear: Increase the
body's natural healing
abilities, remove aches and pains.
Quartz, Rose
Quartz: heart charka;
calms and relaxes;
enhances awareness of one's true self. Thought to promote peace,
happiness and
fidelity in relationships.
Quartz, Smoky
Quartz: Possesses powers
of healing and
intuition, increases endurance and lifts mood. Good for fatigue and
depression.
Quartz, Strawberry: has an intense
dreamy quality, helps
to recall dreams.
Rhodonite: Endows it's
wearer with patience and
promotes a calming effect when worn. Fosters love and understanding in
relationships.
Serpentine: Works on the
heart and lungs by
helping to withdraw toxins and activates the absorption of nutrients
and
oxygen. Relaxes one's overall nature.
Sodalite: Enhances
creativity, self-expression
and communication. It is also said to balance one's emotions and mental
state,
as well as aiding spiritual growth.
Tiger’s
Eye:
Enhances insight
and perception,
centers emotions, builds confidence and stimulates creativity
Tourmaline: Good luck;
brings motivation and
purpose; useful in meditation.
Turquoise: Very protective
stone; guards the soul
and absorbs negative energies. Gives overall physical toning to its
wearer,
emotional uplifting and longevity of life.
Unikite: A relatively new
gemstone, the green
is associated with healing, and the pink associated with the
heart--hence it is
considered important in heart problems.
Disclaimer: While we
personally believe in New Age
phenomenon, C-Cassia makes no claims as to the healing properties of
the semi-precious
stones. We provide this public information as a service, so you can
make your
own decision.
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