Amethyst | Amethyst is a Greek word. Amethyst is a quartz and varies in color from pale lavender to a deep, rich purple. It is found in Brazil, Russia, Sri Lanka, Japan, Mexico and South Africa. It has a mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0 | Peace, Stability, Strength, Heals impossible conditions, Spirituality and contentment, Encourages and supports sobriety, used to help manic depressives, it is said to bring thought patterns into alignment. |
Aventurine | Indian Jade Mohs hardness of 7 | Heart and circulation, Self-esteem, harmony, Love |
Black Onyx | Its name comes from the Greek word, onux, which means fingernail. It is found in Brazil, Madagascar and India. It has a mohs hardness of 7 | Power to help change a person’s bad habits, concentration, calm a chaotic life |
Bloodstone | Pagans and Christians value this stone for very different reasons. It can be found in India, Australia, Brazil, China and the United States. It has a mohs hardness of 6.5 – 7.0 | Stone of courage, Stone of prosperity/renewal, Heart and circulation, spleen, kidneys, intestines, and liver balance, Creativity |
Blue Lace Agate | Displays a blue white lace pattern. It has a mohs hardness of 6.5 –7 | Spirituality, Arthritic conditions and bone deformity, strengthen skeletal structure |
Carnelian | It is found in India. It has a mohs hardness of 6.5 –7.0 | Increases self-worth, Softens self-depreciation, protects against envy, fear and rage, Increased perception, Treatment of obesity and hormonal imbalance |
Citrine | Citrine comes from the French word "citrin" meaning yellow. It is mined in Brazil. It has a mohs hardness of 7 | Prosperity, Generosity, Energizer, Aids digestion, dissipates and transmutes negativity, "Merchant's Stone" creating and keeping wealth |
Goldstone | It’s man made. It been around since the European renaissance period. It has a mohs hardness of 5.5 | Uplifting, reduces tension, protection, attracts positive energy, improves blood circulation and metabolism, strengthens the nervous system and healing infections |
Hematite | Named for the greek word for blood. It has mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 | Stone for the mind, Enhances mental capabilities, Aligns the spine |
Jade | The Chinese consider Jade to be a link between man and the spiritual world. It is considered both mysterious and magical. Mohs hardness of 6.5 | Love, virtue, fidelity, humility, generosity, balance, promotes wealth and longevity |
Lapis | Dates back to biblical times and royalty. It has a mohs hardness of 5 - 7 | Total awareness, Spiritual ideas-wisdom to understand, Helps to overcome depression, protection, aid in self-acceptance |
Malachite | It has banded shades of green. It has a mohs hardness of 3.5 – 4.0 | Transformation, Heart and lungs, Fidelity in love and partnerships, Help in obtaining desired goal |
Moonstone | It features an iridescent sheen called "adularescence". It has a mohs hardness of 6.0 – 6.5 | Good fortune, Dreams, make dreams come true, Intuition, understanding feelings, Hair, Skin, eyes, digestive and elimination systems |
Opal | Opals are mined largely in Australia. Opal comes from the Greek word "opallios", meaning change of color | Clarify, helps to uncover unburied emotions, stimulates energy but beware…it’s also believed to cause flares of temper and fits of passion |
Paua | Species of Abalone. Found in New Zealand. It has a mohs hardness of 3.5 | |
Pearl | The only gemstone created from a living creature. Pearls are categorized as natural pearls (foreign particle squeezes in the shell of the molluck by chance), cultured pearls (the mollusk shell is opened and an irritant such as a mother of pearl bead is placed inside) and imitation pearls (made of glass, wax and/or fish hardness) | Sincerity, Purity, faith charity and innocence, Digestive disorders. Often worn by brides as a symbol of purity and chastity for centuries |
Red Jasper | Clay red with a slight matrix. A Mohs hardness of 7 | Nurturer/sustaining stone, rectifying unjust circumstances, Providing for rescue in situations of danger |
Sodalite | The name sodalite alludes to the sodium content in this stone. It has a mohs hardness of 5 –6 | Logical conclusions/Direction of purpose, self-esteem, Companionship, Digestion/sleeping disorders |
Smokey Topaz | Is a transparent quartz. It has a mohs hardness of 7 | True love and success in all endeavors, Seeker |
Turquoise | It was found in ancient Egyptian tombs. It has a mohs hardness of 5 –6 | High spiritual insight and attunement, Healer, Guides through the unknown, Protective and a bestowal of goodness, Promote spontaneity in issues or romance |