Metaphysical and Healing Gemstone Lore

The belief in the metaphysical therapeutic and healing properties of gemstones has been around for centuries. Today, many people believe in the spiritual and physical healing properties of gemstones. Metaphysical and healing lore is for inspiration, folklore, reference, and entertainment purposes only.

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Adventurine (Aventurine) - A good luck stone, especially in financial matters. Stimulates creativity, intelligence and perception. A great healing stone, it gives a sense of mental and emotional well-being.
Agate - general protection and healing, increases courage, self-confidence, and energy and promotes longevity. Also good for gardening.
Alexandrite - renewal and regeneration, openness to higher self. Brings love, joy, and luck.
Amazonite - helps clarify and improve thinking.
Amber - healing, protection from negativity, attractiveness and energy.
Amethyst - increases vivid dreams, relieves depression, promotes calm, serenity, and spirituality. Helps with addiction and stress.
Apatite - helps stuttering and hypertension. Rids one of guilt and grief.
Aquamarine - improves sight, sharpens the mind, calms and clarifies emotions.
Aragonite - grounding and centering, facing truth and reality.
Azurite - increases psychic ability and aids in meditation. Relieves arthritis and joint pain.
Bloodstone - healing, especially related to the blood. Increases courage and charitability.
Carnelian - general healing stone. Restores the natural energy flows of your body.
Chrysocolla - soothes nervous tension.
Chrysoprase - soothes heartache and helps depression, promotes emotional balance, wisdom, and peace.
Citrine - helps digestion and aids in mental and intellectual functions. Increases self-esteem and energy. Balances and dissipates negative energy.
Coral - helps in childbirth and adoption. Wards off bad thoughts from others and promotes general well-being.
Diamond - manifests abundance. Used in conjunction, it strengthens the properties of other stones.
Emerald - a mind stone. Enhances memory, promotes clear and quick thinking, and right action stemming from right thought.
Flourite (multicolor) - enhances spiritual energy work, focuses
Garnet - balances your natural energy. A highly protective stone. Increases confidence and security.
Goldstone - uplifting, reduces tension and stomach problems.
Hematite - great stone for grounding. Calms and soothes, reducing stress and blood pressure.
Howlite - Howlite - reduces stress and anxiety. Quietly soothes and calms to bring gentleness and patience.
Jade - Jade - wisdom, mercy, humility, generosity, peace, and harmony. Protective and lucky when worn as jewelry. Place a bit under your pillow at night for restorative dreams.
Jasper - calms a troubled mind. Helps with digestive problems and other ills.

Picture Jasper - stabilizing, balancing stone. Aids in visualization and meditation.

Red Jasper - helps with conflict and aggression. Promotes grace and perserverence.

Leopard Skin Jasper - aids in finding and achieving life's goals.

Labradorite - strengthens the will and inner strength and convictions. Aids in combatting addictions.
Lapis Lazuli - emotional healing and stability. High intensity stone which cleanses the spirit to bring out inner truth