Gemstones are semi-precious and precious stones. All can be called gems. All are minerals that have hardness, density, refraction and color. Each stone contains energy that is unique to the type of stone. Quartz crystals are used in expanding the mind to touch the spirit world. Crystals are used to enhance the beneficial life force. Crystal water (water that a quartz crystal(s) has been placed) has been drunk for its healthy benefits for centuries. Getting to know the properties and benefits of thousands of stones can take a lifetime, but is a rewarding and fun adventure. I invite you to study crystals and gemstones, their origins, folklore, meaning and current day uses on this page, dedicated to crystals and gemstones. Explore the meaning of gemstones and crystals and get creative with them for your specific purposes.

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Meaning and Use of Crystals and Gemstones

Posted by SimNZ on Monday, March 22, 2010, In : Crystals & Gemstones

There are a variety of different shapes and types of gemstones and crystals you can choose from. The most popular gemstones and crystals are: points, clusters, chips, eggs, wands, marbles, balls, spheres, cubes, pendulums, geodes, gemstone carvings and slices, loose gem stones or tumbled polished gemstones and crystal jewelry and symbols.

Crystal Points
Quartz crystal points are used for healing, meditation and expanding the mind to touch the spirit ...

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Meaning & Symbolism

Love & Passion

Sunstone (sexuality), Moonstone (passion), Jade (good fortune), Hematite (relationships), Red Goldstone (vitality), Rose Quartz (romance), Rhodonite (reconciliation)

Protection

Agate (grounding), Jasper (stabilizes), Bloodstone (justice and protection against evil eye), Serpentine (blessings), Tiger Eye (also lucky), Rainbow Obsidian (blocks negativity)

Money, Success, Good Luck

Moss Agate (new beginnings), Aventurine (opportunity), Black Tourmaline (super lucky), Gold Sheen Obsidian (talent), Malachite (money)

Spiritual, Happiness, Vision

Amazonite (hope), Amethyst (psychic), Honey Calcite (alertness), Fluorite (learning), Quartz Crystal & Smokey Quartz (telepathy), Sodalite (inner peace) Unakite (visualization)