Crystals and Minerals A-Z

Group: Arsenates
Chemical Formula: Zn2AsO4(OH)
Crystal System: Orthorhombic

We have some exceptional specimens from Mexico. The crystals form nodules with a deep, rich colour, on Limonite. Many examples also have clear Hemimorphite. The crystals are all roughly the same size, about 1 - 1.5 cm. The product size indicates the size of the matrix, as most crystals are similar in size.

Group: Silicates - Inosilicates
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Chemical Formula: (MgFeCa)2(Si2O6)

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Gemini (general)
Chakra alignment depends on colour

In antiquity in many cultures agate was considered a stone of protection. All Agates are grounding, calming cleansing and protective. They are also harmonising, and as such can be used to balance male-female energy, and balance the physical, emotional, intellectual and etheric planes. Agates help with self-confidence issues, improve concentration, and ease emotional trauma.

Birthstone for: Scorpio
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Alexandrite is almost impossible to source at the moment. Our alexandrite is from a new seam, and not gem grade, but still has a lovely energy.

Alexandrite is aligned with and opens the Heart Chakra, but also opens the Third Eye and Crown Chakras, creating a strong spiritual connection, and a softer connection with one's spirit guides. The narrower, pointed end of the crystal is quite directional, and used as a wand can open and balance the other Chakras. Alexandrite balances physically and emotionally, is generally healing, supporting the immune system, and specifically can calm inflammation and aid regeneration of tissue down to a cellular level. It can help raise underlying energy levels when overworked. It facilitates travel between dimensions. Used in meditation, it can create an inner expansion, and a feeling of being "at one with the Universe". The energy is quite masculine and goal-orientated, and encourages independence. It not only assists us in achieving our goals on an earthly level, but its use can also mark one as a spiritual warrior. Because the energy is so powerful, I strongly recommend dedicating the crystal before use. Alexandrite often comes accompanied by a guardian.

Also known as: green feldspar
Species: Microline
Chemical Formula: KAlSi3O8

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with the: Heart and Throat Chakras

Cheerful bright teal in colour. Amazonite encourages self-determination and self-confidence, and discourages self-destruction and the notion of being a victim. It is calming, helps lift sadness and apprehension, and encourages a healthy trust in the Divine. It is a filtering stone, and can protect against electromagnetic stress if placed between the person and the source of pollution. Physically, it can ease cramps and is also useful in childbirth.

Species: N/A - Fossilised Tree Resin
Chemical Formula: N/A

Birthstone for: Aquarius, Taurus and Leo
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus

Strictly speaking, amber is not a mineral, but an organic tree resin. Baltic amber is from the now extinct coniferous tree, Pina Succinifera, which existed in the Eocene Epoch of the Tertiary period, about 50 million years ago. There are a number of other deposits throughout the world, from other tspecies of tree, and of varying ages. Amber was the first precious stone noted in human history, and has been used as a healing stone and protective amulet for at least 7000 years. It becomes electrically charged when rubbed vigorously with a cloth, causing it to attract small particles, and archeologists now believe this made it an object of magic for ancient man. It bestows good luck and happiness, grounds higher and mental energies, and acts as a powerful healer and cleanser, having the ability to absorb pain and negative energy. It is good for the filter organs, helps with joint problems and enhances healing of wounds. It encourages a sunny outlook with a gentle, flexible and pliant nature, and yet with strength and self-confidence. Although it aligns primarily with the Sacral Chakra, amber also opens the Crown, bringing in pure golden light throughout the body. Amber can be used as a 'teether' to reduce teething pain in babies. In this case, either use a specially designed necklace for the child, or ensure the piece of amber is large enough to avoid choking.

Chemical Formula: (Li,Na)AlPO4(F,OH)

Birthstone for: Taurus
Aligns with the Solar Plexus

Yellow amblygonite is a tiny powerhouse of energy. When used in meditation, it floods the body with golden light, strengthening our connection with the divine, and in turn reminding us of our own divinity. It energises and centres all Chakras, particularly the Solar Plexus and above, and also can help us feel our connection with the earth while working at higher levels. Emotionally, it is a powerful anti-depressant, and because of its lithium content, may also be used to balance emotions in the case of bi-polar syndrome. Physically, amblygonite is a warming crystal, and can be used to treat infection and fever, as well as supporting the filtre organs and immune system; spiritually, it can burn off unwanted karma and energy blocks. All-in-all, an amazing and powerful crystal with a deceptively ordinary appearance!

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn
Aligns with the: Third Eye Chakra

An extremely soothing stone, which is good for psychic and spiritual development, bereavement and letting go of unhealthy thought or behaviour patterns. It is powerfully healing and cleansing, and can be used to block geopathic stress and negative energies in the environment, especially when a cluster is used. It is helpful in assisting sleep and relieving headaches, strengthens the endocrine and immune systems, acts as a pain reliever, and is a good all-round healing crystal.

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Libra
Aligns with the: Third Eye and Solar Plexus Chakras

A mixture of amethyst and citrine that carries the qualities of both, Ametrine is a balancing crystal, particularly good for working with male-female energies and providing a physical connection with the Divine. It helps to clear the aura and release blockages, and brings clarity of thought and aids concentration. It is especially good for moving on to a new phase of life, or manifesting spiritual practise on the earthly plane.

Also Known as: Octahedrite
Species: Anatase
Chemical Formula: TiO2

Birthstone for: Scorpio
Aligns with the: Heart and Base Chakras

The bi-pyramidal shape of this crystal is associated with the element Air and with the Heart Chakra, and symbolises humanity, compassion, heaven/earth link, and 'the Spirit of the natural world'. As such it can be used to treat stress, lack of clarity and confusion. Anatase helps us to view problems from all angles, thereby making it easier to find a clear and decisive solution. In healing, it can be used to treat sinus problems, but otherwise is useful mainly on a mental and spiritual level.

Group: Sulphates
Crystal System: Orthorhombic
Chemical Formula: CaSO4

Birthstone for: Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces and Aries
Aligns with the: Throat and Bindu Visarga Chakras

Anhydrite heightens perception and is excellent in balancing the physical and the ethereal realms. It can be used as such in both healing and spiritual exploration. It is a stone of brotherhood and compassion, and also acts as a Celestial Communication Stone. It enhances psychic abilities and spiritual awareness, and can be useful in astral travel, as it allows us to feel naturally free and unfettered.

Species: Andalusite
Chemical Formula: Al2SiO5

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with the: Base and Navel Chakras

All varieties of Andalusite are highly protective, especially the opaque version known as chiastolite. The rarer, transparent gem-grade version has an energy that is warm, gentle and immediate, and not only protects, but is comforting and lifts the spirits as well. When used in connection with the Throat Chakra, it helps us to speak our truth. It aligns and "lights up" all the Chakras, and opens the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, encouraging both psychic and spiritual development and aiding deep meditation. Andalusite connects with the past, and can be used to work with not only the past, but past-life as well. Physically, it can repair structural damage to both bones and connective tissue, and when placed on the body it sends heat where it is needed.

Species: Anhydrite
Chemical Formula: CaSO4

Birthstone for: Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces and Aries
Aligns with the: Throat Chakra

Discovered in Peru, and named for the discoverer’s beloved, Angelita, and is massive formed anhydrite. Angelite heightens perception and is excellent in balancing the physical and the ethereal realms. It can be used as such in both healing and spiritual exploration. It is a stone of brotherhood and compassion, and also acts as a Celestial Communication Stone. It enhances psychic abilities and spiritual awareness, and can be useful in astral travel, as it allows us to feel naturally free and unfettered.

Species: Anglesite
Chemical Formula: PbSO4

Birthstone for: Pisces
Aligns with the: Crown Chakra

Anglesite opens the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, while at the same time keeping one grounded, allowing for communication on a psychic level. As such, it is often used in channelling.

Species: (Apatite Group)
Chemical Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)

Birthstone for: Gemini
Chakra alignment depends on the colour

Apatite encourages us to be energetic, extroverted and lively, and instils motivation and drive. It eases sadness, irritability and anger, and engenders optimism as well as a feeling of community. It also supports further spiritual development via the heart, and brings out the best inner self. On a healing level, it aids the absorption of calcium and the formation and healing of bones and teeth, as well as alleviating pain.

Species: Fluoro-,Natro-,Hydroxy-,apophyllite
Chemical Formula: (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH).8H2O

Birthstone for: Gemini and Libra
Aligns with the: Crown and Upper Crown Chakras

All our apolophyllite is from India. The clear apophyllite in particular is high quality, and extremely bright and clear.

Apophyllite is calming and tranquil, and encourages honesty to self and others. It is excellent in stressful situations, and for clearing negative thought patterns. It creates a conscious connection between the physical and the spiritual, and it acts as an excellent transmitter for vibrational energy, and so enhances healing work. When placed in a room, an apophyllite cluster makes an excellent space clearer.

Species: Beryl
Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18

Birthstone for: Aquarius, Pisces and Aries
Aligns with the: Heart and Throat Chakras

In the past, aquamarine (or blue-green beryl) was believed to improve the memory, and change colour to reveal true and false or friend and foe. It is still believed to encourage us to "speak our truth". It promotes spiritual growth, clairvoyance, and inner stillness and expansion. It can make us happy and relaxed, yet goal-orientated and dynamic, and brings clarity in confusion, helping us to organise our thoughts and ideas. Physically, it is good for hormone balance, the immune system, and the auto-immune system, particularly in treatment of diseases of the thyroid. It is purported to improve eyesight and aquamarine crystal water* can be use to treat diseases of the eye .

A rare pyrite containing arsenic. These beautiful specimens come from the mine's private collection. From Portugal.

The energy is happy and sparkling.

Also known as: Dimorphous with Calcite
Species: Aragonite
Chemical Formula: CaCO3

Birthstone for: Capricorn
Aligns with the: Crown Chakra

Aragonite stabilises development on both a physical and spiritual level. Although the vibration is high, the effect is calming, especially in cases of oversensitivity. As such, it can be used to treat headaches by holding it to the Third Eye Chakra. On a healing level, it aids in the absorption of calcium and assists healing in bones. It teaches us flexibility and tolerance, something the world could definitely do with more of in the present climate.

Species: Astrophyllite
Chemical Formula: (K,Na)3(Fe,Mn)7Ti2Si8(O,OH)31

Birthstone for: Scorpio
Aligns with the: Throat and Third Eye Chakras (blue) and Solar Plexus (gold)

The name Astrophillite comes from the Greek 'astron', meaning star, and 'phyllon', meaning leaf, as it usually occurs as bladed crystals radiating from a central point. It is is purported to promote self-esteem and a feeling of well-being, whatever one has in life. Assists in releasing unhealthy behavioural patterns, and to facilitate astral travel. It grounds, calms and protects, particularly the dark blue colour, and enhances communication skills. It has been used in treating attention deficit problems in children (ADHD), and is also sometimes helpful in cases of autism.

Species: Atacamite
Chemical Formula: Cu2Cl(OH)3

No known birthstone
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Also Known as: Serpentine with Stichtite
Species: Stichtite / Serpentine
Chemical Formula: Mg6Cr2CO3(OH)16.4H2O / Mg3SixOx(OH)x

Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Chemical Formula: (Zn, Cu)5(CO3)2()H)6 (zinc copper carbonate hydroxide)
Crystal System: Monoclinic

A tektite, similar to moldavite, originating from Tasmania, Australia

Also Known as: Aventurine Quartz
Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Aries and Libra
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Enhances self-esteem. Creates a sense of harmony and balance. Used in Shen Tao Feng Shui to create harmony when there is disharmony between the members of a household.

Dalnegorsk, Russia
Species: Axinite (Group)
Chemical Formula: (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) Al2BSi4015(OH)

Birthstone for: Aries
Aligns with the: Crown, Third Eye and Throat Chakras

Pyro- and piezo-electric. The energy starts at the Root Chakra, and moves upwards, fanning out as it goes. It opens the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, and also the Bindu Visarga (a secondary Chakra located at the top and back of the head), facilitating psychic abilities, spirituality and communication with our Guides. There is also a sense of veiling, allowing one to work openly while at the same time feeling protected. On a deeper level, it can be a powerful aid to inter-dimentional and astral travel, and used directionally, can even cut doors or windows into other dimentions. On a physical level, Axinite can gently aid healing of bone tissue.

Species: Azurite
Chemical Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Birthstone for: Sagittarius
Aligns with the: Throat Chakra

Azurite is related to malachite, and is distinguished by its lower water content. Azurite can create a strong opening of the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, facilitating and speeding up spiritual and psychic development, as well as opening the Bindu Visarga, aiding attunement and communication with our guides. It is sometimes referred to as the 'Stone of Heaven', and promotes awareness and self-knowledge, encouraging a quest towards enlightenment. It can help us to achieve a deep meditative state, and is useful in astral travel. It is more often used in meditation, but can be a useful healing stone, treating liver, kidney and gallbladder problems, and aiding detoxification. It is also useful in stimulating the thyroid, as well as giving insight into the cause of illness. Because of its high copper content, it is sometimes used as a mild pain-reliever. If using as a gem elixir, do not use the direct preparation method, but the secondary method.

Species: Azurite / Malachite
Chemical Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2-Cu2CO3(OH)2

Birthstone for: Sagittarius and Capricorn
Aligns with the: Throat and Heart Chakras

Azurite is naturally occurring with malachite, but natural is seldom available as a tumbled or polished stone. We have mineral specimens of natural azurite-malachite. Polished azurite-malachite currently on the market is almost exclusively powder or small pieces from each stone held together with resin. There will still be some resonance of the stones, so it is up to you whether you choose to use this in your healing work.

It bestows harmony, particularly in situations of inner conflict, and helps us to find a balance between intellect and emotion. As a gem essence, use the secondary method of preparation.

Also known as Barite (US spelling), and Heavy Spar
Species:
Group: Sulphates
Chemical Formula: BaSO4

Birthstone for: Aquarius
Primarily aligns with the Crown Chakra, but Chakra alignment depends on colour.

Please also see emerald, aquamarine and morganite
Species: Beryl
Chemical Formula: Al2Be3Si6O18

The Beryl Species comprises well-known gemstones such as emerald, aquamarine, and ‘precious beryl’ such as bixbite, golden beryl, goshenite, heliodor, and morganite. Please see individual sections on these for information.

Moly Hill Mine, La Motte, Quebec, Canada

Species: Bixbyite
Chemical Formula: Mn2O3

Birthstone for: Pisces
Aligns with the: Base and Sacral (Navel) Chakras

With its black colour and cubic shape, bixbyite is very grounding. It protects and calms, and is surpringly strong in spite of its tiny size. It can veil the body, and close and shield the Chakras, allowing one to feel safe and cocooned in a peaceful solitude. It can be helpful in treating some forms of mental illness, particularly where psychosis is involved. According to some systems, bixbyite can give both strength to cope with pain and the ability to release it from the body, as well as allowing one to see the Karmic connection.

Also Known as: Heliotrope
Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Aries, Pisces and Libra
Aligns with the: Root and Heart Chakras

This stone has been used for its powerful healing properties since antiquity, and is particularly useful in boosting the immune system. It is also calming and aids self-protection. In some crystal healing systems it is also considered a fertility aid.

Also known as: Peacock Rock
Species:
Chemical Formula: Cu9FeS4

Birthstone for: Cancer
Aligns with the: Root Chakra

Species: Brazilianite
Chemical Formula: NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4

Birthstone for: Capricorn
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Brazilianite has a happy, vibrant energy. It brings expansion and light into the upper body, and clears the Crown Chakra, allowing one to work spiritually with a light heart. It can be used to cleanse and balance, and supports the immune system. Brazilianite helps us to own our truth, and opens us to Universal love. It can also be helpful in attracting and communicating with Nature Spirits. Although a sodium crystal, Brazilianite is not water soluble, and can be used both internally and externally as a gem elixir.

Also known as: Enstatite
Species:
Chemical Formula: (MgFe)SiO3

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus and Earth Chakras

Chemical Formula: Mg(OH)2

No known birth sign
Aligns with the: Throat and Crown Chakras, with some other variations according to colour

Brucite is pyroelectric, and has such a high melting point that it is used to line kilns.

Bytownite
Also Known as: Golden Labradorite
Species: (Feldspar Group, Plagioclase Series)
Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

No known astological sign
Aligns with the: All Chakras, particularly the Solar Plexus

Bytownite shares general characteristics with other members of the feldspar group, such as labradorite. In addition, bytownite has a powerful vibration that seems to affect the area of the body that is nearest. For example, used near the Base Chakra it can aid grounding. It aligns and balances the Chakras, opens the Throat and Crown Chakras, and can be used to energise the Solar Plexus area and treat the kidneys, spleen and stomach. It strengthens the metabolism and can be used to treat skin complaints, especially when used as a crystal water to wash the affected area.

It does not have the 'flash', characteristic of most feldspars, such as labradorite and moonstone.

Species: Calcite
Chemical Formula: CaCO3

Birthstone for: Cancer
Aligns with the: Chakra alignment depends on colour

Calcite is good for speeding up development on both a physical and spiritual level. It encourages stability and self-trust. It helps us to transform ideas into actions. Calcite aids in healing and strengthening of the skeletal system.

Premier Chemicals Mine, Gabbs, Nye County, Nevada, USA

Species: Cancrinite
Chemical Formula: Na6(Al6Si6O24)CaCo3.2H2O

Birthstone for: Aries
Aligns with the: Navel (Sacral) Chakra

In spite of it's modest appearance, canrinite is a surprisingly powerful crystal. It aligns, balances and "lights up" the Chakras, if is brought into the field of each one in turn, and particularly opens the Sacral (Navel) and Throat Chakras. It can create a shield of golden light and a strong connection with the Earth, offering protection in astral travel. It facilitates meditation, and aids regeneration of connective tissue. It is best used within the field of or directly on the affected area.

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Taurus, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
Aligns with the: Navel (Sacral) Chakra

Carnelian is a chalcedony. The energy is dynamic, fiery, and passionate. It bestows courage, lifts the emotions, and is good for the libido, but also helps to us to find an internal stillness. It is grounding, especially in the here and now, and has historically been used as a stone of protection.

Much of the carnelian currently available is heated or dyed to enhance the colour, and frequently dyed agate (also a chalcedony) is used in its place. As it's often difficult to recognise, we suggest you focus on the colour healing aspect of this crystal if you are not sure.

Species: Cavansite
Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10.4H2O

Birthstone for: Aquarius
Aligns with the: Heart, Throat and Third Eye Chakras

Cavansite opens the Third Eye and Crown Chakras, and stimulates psychic development, intuition and channelling abilities. It often occurs with Stilbite, which connects with the Crown Chakra, but is also very grounding. The effect of the two together allows a powerful spiritual and psychic connection while keeping firmly rooted to the ground. The crystal has been used in treatment of eye, bone and blood disorders. Do not use in normal gem elixir.

Also Known as: Celestine
Species: Celestine
Chemical Formula: SrSO4

Birthstone for: Gemini
Aligns with the: Throat & Bindu Visarga Chakras

Aligns with Bindu Visaraga, also known as the Soma, a secondary Chakra at the rear top corner of the head. It helps you to attune to the higher realms while keeping your feet on the earth, and is among the Celestial Communication Stones. It is also reputed to be good for calming those with a fear of heights or of air travel, but this may be to do with the name.

Also Known as: White-Lead Ore
Species: Cerussite
Chemical Formula: PbCO3

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with the: Crown and Upper Crown Chakras

Cerussite is a lead crystal, and therefore unusually heavy. Because of this, it is used by many as a grounding stone. However, it has a strong connection with both the Crown and Upper Crown Chakras, clearing them and bringing pure light into the body. It allows one to create a channel to spirit while keeping your feet on the ground. It aligns the nervous system and leaves the body open to be healed.

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Chalcedonies include agate, bloodstone, carnelian, chrysoprase, flint, jasper, onyx, sard, sardonyx and fossilised wood. This entry only lists the clear, white, blue, pink and green varieties that have no independent names. Please see individual catagories for more information on the others.

Also Known as: Peacock Ore
Species: Chalcopyrite
Chemical Formula: CuFeS2

Birthstone for: Capricorn
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus

Chalcopyrite, especially in the multi-coloured form of peacock ore, balances the aura and Chakras. It is considered a good stone for meditation, and is purported to enhance one’s perception, as well as clearing blockages in the Crown Chakra.

Species: Charoite
Chemical Formula: (K,Na)5(Ca,Ba,Sr)8Si18O46(OH,F).nH2O

Birthstone for: Sagittarius and Scorpio
Aligns with the: Third Eye Chakra

Charoite originates from Siberia. It is known as 'The Acceptance Stone', as it assists us in accepting difficult circumstances or situations in our lives, and helps us to cope with profound changes. It promotes relaxation, alleviates stress and worry, aids sleep and induces profound dreams.

Species: Andalusite
Chemical Formula: Al2SiO5

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with the: Root and Navel Chakras

All varieties of Andalusite are highly protective, especially the opaque version known as chiastolite. The rarer, transparent gem-grade version has an energy that is warm, gentle and immediate, and not only protects, but is comforting and lifts the spirits as well. When used in connection with the Throat Chakra, it helps us to speak our truth. It aligns and "lights up" all the Chakras, and opens the Crown and Third Eye Chakras, encouraging both psychic and spiritual development and aiding deep meditation. Andalusite connects with the past, and can be used to work with not only the past, but past-life as well. Physically, it can repair structural damage to both bones and connective tissue, and when placed on the body it sends heat where it is needed.

Also Known as Chromian Diopside
Species: Diopside
Chemical Formula: (Ca,Cr)MgSi2O6

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Chromian Diopside is balancing, calming as well as mood-lifting, and allows one to experience love while retaining a sense of detachment. It aids the immune system, and strengthens and opens the heart on both a physical and emotional level. It can be used to facilitate meditation. Physically, it can act as a pain reliever, help repair damage to tendons and ligaments, and calm IBS. In this capacity it can be taken as a gem elixir.

Species: Chrysocolla
Chemical Formula: (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4.nH2O

Birthstone for: Gemini, Virgo and Taurus
Aligns with all Chakras, particularly Heart, Throat and Root

Chrysocolla has been used for many years as a healing stone among Native American cultures, mainly to help strengthen the body's resistance. It is detoxifying, balancing, extremely calming, and encourages neutrality and clarity. It is especially effective in treating sinus and respiratory infections.

Species: Chrysoberyl
Chemical Formula: BeAl2O4

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Chrysoberyl is balancing, mood-lifting, and emotionally soothing, especially for the heart. It is lovely to use after a traumatic experience, to "smooth ruffled feathers". Chrysoberyl can gently shield and protect, and also supports the immune system. It radiates an intense green light into the body, burns off any negative energy, and balances, clears and connects all the Chakras. It is particularly strong around the Solar Plexus, Heart and Upper Heart Chakras, and can increase one's sense of inner strength and vitality. Physically, it reduces inflammation, and is useful in the treatment of sinus problems and IBS. A crystal water (without brandy as a preservative) can be used to treat eye irritations. Spiritually, it opens the Third Eye Chakra and allows one to remain grounded while working both psychically and spiritually. .

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Libra
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Chrysoprase is an apple green chalcedony, almost artificially bright. It is extremely detoxifying - an attribute recognised by Hildegard von Bingen in the Middle Ages. It also helps us to see where we are in the Web of the Universe and acknowledge seemingly random events as synchronicity. It is bright and cheering - definitely a "glass half full" type of crystal.

Species: Serpentine Group
Chemical Formula: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Species: Cinnabar
Chemical Formula: HgS

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Root and Navel Chakras

The name derives from the Middle Eastern word for 'Dragon’s Blood'. It allows us to be assertive without becoming aggressive, stimulates vitality and power, and also to have confidence in life’s plan. In some systems it is known as the 'Merchant’s Stone', as it is purported to increase the wealth of merchants. We'll let you know if it works!

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Gemini, Aries, Leo, Libra and Scorpio
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus

Warming, comforting and energising like the sun - a stone of joy! It stimulates creativity and independence, and is purported to attract abundance. It can also have a gentle grounding effect, particularly if worn with the termination pointing downwards.

Unless otherwise stated, all citrine is natural and not heat-treated. Unfortunately, we are unable to get natural citrine tumble stones at this time.

Chemical Formula: Cu3PO4(OH)3
Crystal System: Orthorhombic

Species: Crocoite
Chemical Formula: PbCrO4

Birthstone for: Aries
Aligns with the: Sacral Chakra

Crocoite is purported to be a transitional crystal, used in times of change, and helps us through these changes in a simple and confident manner.

Crocoite is a lead crystal, and should only be used to make a gem elixir with the secondary method.

Species: Danburite
Chemical Formula: CaB2Si2O8

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Heart and Crown Chakras

All colours, but particularly pink, stimulate Heart energy and can create a connection between the Heart, Third Eye, Crown and Higher Crown Chakras, promoting deep change spiritually, and helping us to leave the past behind, both emotionally and on a karmic level. It can also promote love of self. Danburite shines with a bright clear light, believed to originate from the Higher Dimensions, creating a link with the Angelic Realms. It is a strong healer and detoxifier, has a mood-lifting effect, and is sometimes associated with passion and libido.

Grey Danburite aligns with the: Heart and Bindu Visarga Chakras. In addition to the properties of pink danburite, Grey Danburite possesses a denser, more confined energy, particularly when in the form of single, doubly terminated crystals. It strongly connects us to our Spirit Guides, facilitating communication, and also has a pain-relieving effect.

Not gem grade! But small industrial grade diamonds

Turkey
Chemical Formula: AlO(OH)

Birthstone for: Leo, Libra and Pisces
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus and Sacral (Navel) Chakra

Diaspore opens the Solar Plexus, and through it fills the entire body with gold light, enlivening and strengthening our life force, right down to a cellular level. It also opens the Third Eye and Crown Chakras, encouraging development on a spiritual and psychic level, while remaining grounded, protected and strong. It is particularly protecting for the Throat Chakra, but also allows a release of the past from the same area, helping us to communicate more freely without the hindrances of previous negative experiences. The energy is very directional, and when held horizontally, it allows for expansion, but when held vertically it aligns and centres energy.

Afghanistan
Chemical Formula: CaMgSi2O6

Birthstone for: Virgo
Aligns with all Chakras, particularly Third Eye, Crown and Upper Crown

Diopside is protecting, but not necessarily grounding, and is a very important stone in meditation, Shamanic journeying and trance work, as it can induce a trance- or meditative-state almost immediately while keeping one safe. In trance work, it can give you the confidence to step back and allow your Guide to enter. It is not particularly useful in physical or emotional healing, but in some systems is used to prevent muscular spasms in athletes.

Namibia; currently all our pieces are in matrix. We are trying to source some smaller crystals.

Species: Dumortierite
Chemical Formula: Al27B4Si12O69(OH)3

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Throat Chakra

Confers a positive and cheerful outlook on life, and helps us cope with panic and fear. Also beneficial in recognising and dissolving compulsive behavioural patterns, and as such is a helpful aid in overcoming addiction.

Species: Beryl
Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18

Birthstone for: Taurus, Gemini, Leo and Libra
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

In ancient times emerald was the stone of Mercury, messenger of the gods, and therefore of divine inspiration. It supports and encourages spiritual growth and clairvoyance, and allows us to gain a sense of beauty and justice. It is good for communication and friendship, and bestows harmony, unity and cooperation. Through its balancing effect, it helps us to recover from misfortunes and dramatic changes in our lives, and inspires us to live our lives with joy.

Also Known as: Arsenatian Vanadinite
Species: Vanadinite
Chemical Formula: Pb5((V,As)O4)3Cl

Birthstone for: Cancer
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus, Navel and Root Chakras, depending on colour

Can support the blending of energies between a group of people towards a common goal, attracting opportunities and allowing them to be easily acted upon and achieved. In combination with Wulfenite, it can create a direct Heart and Throat connection with another person. It can also be used to balance and harmonise, and in the heightening of awareness. Do not use in normal gem elixir.

Bronzite is an intermediate variety of enstatite
Group: Silicates - Inosilicates
Chemical Formula: Mg2Si2O6

Birthstone for: Aries
Aligns Primarily with the Root Chakra, plus Solar Plexus and Crown Chakras (also varies according to colour)

Enstatite is lively, friendly, and can have a mood-lifting effect. It helps us to re-charge the body's flow of energy while keeping our feet firmly on the ground. It aligns the major chakras, and opens the Base, Solar Plexus, Throat, Third Eye and Crown. It can be used in regression work, including past life regression.

Also Known as: Pistacite
Species: Epidote
Chemical Formula: Ca2(Fe,Al)3(O,OH, SiO4, Si2O7)

Birthstone for: Gemini
Aligns with the: Heart (Upper Heart) and Throat Chakras

This powerhouse of a crystal balances physically and energetically, and shifts and reorganises both thought patterns and energetic patterns throughout the body. It brings warmth, light and expansion to each individual Chakra, and a feeling of inner expansion in general. Epidote can help to relieve tension, increase circulation and stimulate muscle tone. It strengthens and supports the immune and lymphatic systems, and particularly acts as an aid in balancing thyroid function. Epidote can be used as a detoxifier, particularly if taken as a gem elixir. It also stimulates brain activity, increases mental faculties and aids clear thinking, and as such can be used in the treatment of dyslexia. it is very directional, so may be used as a wand, and is also very centering if worn vertically as a pendant, but use only for short periods of time as it can be over-stimulating. According to some systems, it increases whatever one already possesses, whether this be positive or negative.

Species: Erythrite
Chemical Formula: Co3(AsO4)2.8H2O

Birthstone for: Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Enlivens, awakens and balances the Chakras through the Heart, and promotes a healthy love of the Divine. Can be used to treat disorders of the blood. Do not use in normal gem elixir.

Species: Eudialyte
Chemical Formula: Na16Ca6Fe3Zr3(Si3O9)2(Si9O27)2(OH,Cl)4

No known astrological sign
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Eudialyte is a lively, uplifting and energising heart stone. It opens the Heart Chakra, allowing us to receive and communicate love. It occurs with aegerine (dark) and agrellite (white), which not only helps us to feel protected and to keep our feet on the ground, but the minerals work together to stimulate the libido and encourage us to be less inhibited.

Flint is a chalcedony

Species: Fluorite
Chemical Formula: CaF2

Birthstone for: Pisces and Capricorn
Aligns with: All Chakras

Fluorite is extremely good for balancing, clearing energy blocks, organising thoughts and ideas, and for keeping the aura clear. Fluorite alleviates chaos. It acts as “Psychic Teflon” for healers and other practitioners, as it allows one to empathise and feel with others without holding on to their problems or illness.

Grounds, calms, and strengthens our connection with the earth. Can be used to access past lives.

Species: Muscovite
Chemical Formula: K(Al,Cr)3Si3O10(OH)2

Birthstone for: Aquarius
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Fuchsite is a muscovite mica containing chromium, making it green in colour. Mica reflects back negativity, and also encourages inner reflection, helping us to examine and release deep seated issues. The chromium stimulates the immune system, and is particularly useful in treating skin complaints. Fuchsite helps us to see and accept the flaws in humanity while still allowing us to feel love and compassion. In this capacity, it can assist us in finding solutions to problems during interaction with others.

A hollow glass-like substance, created when lightening strikes sand.

Zinc Spinel
Chemical Formula: ZnAl2O4

Species: Galena
Chemical Formula: PbS

Birthstone for: Capricorn
Aligns with the: Root (Base) Chakra

Galena is lead ore. It is very grounding and centring, while allowing a flow of energy throughout the body and harmonising the body on all levels. Do not use in normal gem elixir.

Species: Garnet Group
Chemical Formula: Varies with type, but all are a variation on magnesium alumninium silicate

Birthstone for: Leo, Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius
Chakra alignment is dependent on colour

Garnets come in wide range of colours, and the chemical formula varies slightly with each.

In the Middle Ages, garnet was known as carbuncle, which was reputed to "glow in the dark". Even then this was considered to be on a spiritual level, and meant that the stone gave one hope in times that could be only described as the Long Dark Night of the Soul. Garnets were worn to bring luck, wealth and blessings, and were often set into shields and the hilt of swords to protect warriors against harm. It is still considered to be the crisis stone, and engenders a feeling of community in difficult times. It promotes self-confidence and eliminates unnecessary inhibitions, and encourages a balanced approach to sexuality. It fortifies the powers of regeneration in the body. It is also known as the Hero Stone, as it often looks ordinary until polishing brings out its fire and colour, just as life's trials and difficulties are seen as a polishing process for the character.

Species: Gold
Chemical Formula: Au

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus

Traditionally used as a "warming" mineral, Gold increases circulation, strengthens the immune system, stimulates the body's ability to heal, particularly damaged tissues, and warms and "lights up" the body from the inside out. It creates a gentle shield of protection, can cleanse and purify spiritual connection, and allows our essence to shine through. Gold combats depression, lifts the emotions and instills confidence. It can be used as a Feng Shui cure when placed in the wealth area of the home to attract abundance.

Also Known as: White Beryl
Species: Beryl
Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18

Species: Gypsum
Chemical Formula: CaSO4.2H2O

Birthstone for: Taurus
Aligns with the: Crown Chakra

The vibration of these crystals is very high but also very calming, so it is excellent for clarity, understanding and concentration, as well as keeping specific areas of a room clear of unwanted energy. It can also be used to form a protection grid in the home. The crystal forms in a linear "spear" shape, and the energy is directional. It can be used to cleanse other crystals and crystal jewellery simply by laying them on the selenite, usually overnight, and can also be used to recharge crystals that feel a bit "flat", by directing the point of the spear towards the crystal, for a period of time. It is often used in wand-form to dissolve energy blocks or to detach entities. Selenite itself does not need to be cleansed, and don’t wash it, as it is water-soluble.

Species: Hematite
Chemical Formula: Fe2O3

Birthstone for: Aries and Aquarius
Aligns with the: Root Chakra

Used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as a healing stone for the formation of blood and staunching of blood flow in wounds. Grounds, protects, strengthens the will, and promotes awareness of personal issues and patterns by encouraging inner reflection. Encourages the ability to survive and the desire for further development. Helpful in treatment of anaemia and circulatory problems.

Also Known as: Calamine
Species: Hemimorphite
Chemical Formula: Zn4Si2O7(OH)2.H2O

Birthstone for: Libra
Aligns with the: Heart, Throat, Crown and Bindu Visarga (secondary Chakra at back of head) Chakras; Chakra alignment is also dependant on colour variation

Centers, lifts emotions, strengthens self-confidence, balances male-female energy and warms the Heart. It comes into its own when used for spiritual development, more than for physical healing. It has a strong connection through the Crown Chakra and opens both the Third Eye and Throat Chakras, as well as the Bindu Visarga*, making it helpful in communication with Spirit Guides and the Angelic Realm. It can aid meditation, attunement and spiritual growth. Himalayan Hemimorphite has a powerful Buddha energy, and can be of help on the path to enlightenment while allowing one to remain ego-less. In some crystal healing systems it used to purify and strengthen the blood, and to treat blood disorders. The crystal 'wakes up' as it is handled, and the energy becomes stronger with use.

Species: Herderite
Chemical Formula: CaBePO4(F,OH)

Birthstone for: Aries
Aligns with the: Solar Plexus

Herderite stimulates and energises the Solar Plexus, and radiates a powerful pulse of light and energy throughout the body from there. It can be balancing on both an emotional and spiritual level, and will affect each individual Chakra if held within its field, especially if held like a flat disc against the body. Although it possesses a powerful energy, there is still a sense of calm and stillness within when working with it. In this way it grounds spiritual energy and can be an effective aid in meditation and mediumship. When working with a cluster, the energy is even stronger, and can feel almost as though tiny fireworks of light explode in the body from each individual crystal.

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Sagittarius
Aligns with the: Crown and Upper Crown Chakras

A variety of quartz, so named because it originates from the Herkimer Mine in New York, and specimens are of a dazzling clarity, and so superficially resemble diamonds. There have been a few other deposits discovered recently, and the owners of the Herkimer mine are attempting to purchase these as well, in order to continue to associate the name with this particular type of crystal. The hardness is 7.5, slightly higher than other quartz, because it is formed under a higher pressure, and they are always double terminated. Use primarily with the Crown and Upper Crown Chakras, for clearing and bringing in Divine light, as an attunement stone, and in meditation and dreamwork.

Species: (Heulandite Group)
Chemical Formula: (Na,K,Ca,Sr,Ba)5(Al9Si27)O72.26H2O

Birthstone for: Sagittarius
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

Green Heulandite has a gentle, soothing, watery energy, which connects with all Chakras, but mainly the Heart, Upper Heart and Solar Plexus. It allows one to feel safe and cocooned, while it reorganises and stimulates the energetic body. It supports the immune system, and can be used to treat sinus problems and IBS. It also gently opens the Third Eye, and facilitates psychic development. In some systems, Heulandite is considered a synthesis crystal, helping us to combine old and new. Heulandite also assists us in letting go of the constraints we place upon ourselves, allowing us to remain more open and centred.

Also Known as: Green Spodumene, Green Kunzite
Species: Spodumene
Chemical Formula: LiAlSi2O6

Birthstone for: Scorpio
Aligns with the: Heart and Upper Heart Chakras

A powerful heart crystal that is able to create a heart connection not only with the physical, but also with the Divine. It fills the heart with light which then permeates the entire body. It is cheering and uplifting, and very good for depression. It can be used in scanning the body before treatment, and can clear throughout the physical body, particularly the filter organs such as kidneys and spleen. Hiddenite can also be used to identify the past cause of illness or emotional pain, and therefore be better able to heal it in the present.

Species: Howlite
Chemical Formula: Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5

Birthstone for: Gemini
Aligns with the: Crown Chakra

White with fine grey marbling, often dyed other colours. Howlite helps to bring new ideas into focus, and is associated with purity. Also purported to aid in past-life journeys.

Also known as: (Enstatite, Bronzite)
Chemical Formula: (Fe,Mg)2Si2O6

Originating from Norway. Mauve in colour with a labradorite-like play of light.

Also Known as: Ocean Sapphire, Water Sapphire, Cordierite or Dichroite; some minerologists now consider Iolite to be an obsolete name.
Species: Cordierite
Chemical Formula: Mg2Al4Si5O18

Birthstone for: Libra, Sagittarius & Taurus
Aligns with the: Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras

Iolite is associated with the element water. It is balancing in general, and particularly balances male-female energy. As such, it can add harmony to relationships, as well as aiding self-acceptance. It promotes leadership and allows us to embrace responsibility. It is considered to be useful in stimulation of visions and dream work, and is used in this capacity in Shamanic healing. Iolite allows us to maintain a state of awareness while in meditation, and enhances mediumistic abilities and spiritual communication. Iolite crystals exhibit the phenomenon pleochroism, where there is a colour variation in relation to the direction within the crystal. Most Iolite on the market is found in shards rather than intact crystals, but still has the characteristic, and when used in healing, the crystal can be strongly directional even when the symmetry of the crystal is not visible. In meditation, held one way it forms a protective shield of light, allowing one to look outward from the self (on a psychic or spiritual level), while remaining invisible, similar to a 2-way mirror; the other direction allows for inner reflection. When used in physical healing, it can aid the regeneration of tissues, and align the Subtle Bodies. It is purported to be a good aid in overcoming addiction, including codependency, as it helps us to see the reasons behind the addiction.

Birthstone for: Aries, Gemini, Taurus and Libra,
Chakra alignment depends on colour

Jade comes in 6 different colours: yellow, red, black, green, white and purple. It has been considered a "good luck" stone for thousands of years, and has been treasured by the Chinese since at least 1950 BC. Ancient cultures in the Americas and Asia used it as a kidney healing stone. The Chinese use it to strengthen the body, increase longevity and cleanse the blood, and consider it a symbol of purity and wisdom gathered in tranquillity. It encourages self-realisation, particularly on a spiritual level, and is very balancing. It is also used in dream work.

Species: Quartz
Chemical Formula: SiO2

Birthstone for: Aries and Leo
Aligns with the: Depends on colour

Jasper in whatever form is extremely nurturing, and reminds us that we are here to nurture others as well. It occurs in many colours, all of which present their own properties.

Also Known as: Lignite
Species: N/A - Fossil
Chemical Formula: N/A

Birthstone for: Capricorn
Aligns with the: Root Chakra

Also Known as: Pink Spodumene
Species: Spodumene
Chemical Formula: LiAlSi2O6
Counry of Origin: Afghanistan

Birthstone for: Scorpio, Taurus and Leo
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Kunzite encourages compassion and love of others. It combines logic with intuition and inspiration. It is cheering and uplifting, and very good for depression. Kunzite acts as a protection stone in a similar way to Rose Quartz, and is also used as a block for electromagnetic stress. It works well on a spiritual level in combination with rose quartz and pink tourmaline, encouraging a healthy love of the Divine. It can induce deep meditation, and is useful for those who find it difficult to meditate. Holding a spear-shaped crystal can encourage one to become a 'spiritual warrior'.

Also Known as: Disthene
Species: Kyanite
Chemical Formula: Al2SiO5

Birthstone for: Taurus, Libra and Aries

Please see individual entries for the properties of the different kyanites

Species: Feldspar Group (Plagioclase Series)
Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Birthstone for: Sagittarius, Scorpio, & Leo
Aligns with the: Throat & Root Chakras

Usually mainly grey with beautiful iridescent swirls of colour, but also occurs in black, known as Spectrolite. Labradorite is used for protection, renewal of energy for those who overwork, keeping the aura clear, and also for revealing hidden talents or psychic gifts. It is known as the Old Warrior's Stone as it is believed to give old souls new energy, as well as supporting those who overwork. It is also known as the 'illusion killer', as it helps us to see the true shape of our intentions.

Chemical Formula: (NaCa)8[(Si04,S,Cl)2I(AlSi)4]6
Lapis Lazuli contains so many different minerals that it is classified as a rock, not a mineral.

Birthstone for: Sagittarius
Aligns with the: Throat, Third Eye and Crown Chakras, depending on Chakra System

The "stone of rulers" in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Lapis Lazuli bestows wisdom and honesty, and encourages self-awareness. It is a good stone for communication, particularly when imparting knowledge, as in teaching; also for facing the truth that we are confronted with.

Also Known as: Pectolite, Atlantis Stone and Dolphin Stone
Species: Pectolite
Chemical Formula: NaCa2Si3O8(OH)

Birthstone for: Leo
Aligns with the: Heart and Throat Chakras

Larimar is very rare, coming from a single small mine in The Dominican Republic, one of the many areas associated with the legend of Atlantis.

It s energy is connected with air, water and earth. It dissolves fear and anger, helps us to speak our truth, and promotes inner peace. It assists us in taking control of our lives, and ending 'sacrificial behaviour', so that we are no longer martyrs. It also stimulates creativity and spontaneity, and can dissolve energy blocks, particularly in the upper body.

Lazulite
Also Known as: Blue Spar
Chemical Formula: MgAl3(PO4)2(OH)

Birthstone for: Sagittarius & Gemini
Aligns with the: Throat and Heart Chakras

Lazulite (Yukon) is particularly powerful and can carry collected energy with it. It is therefore a good idea to not only cleanse but programme the crystal before working with it. The energy is quite strong, yet calm and focused, with a fae or feminine quality, and is more cool and detached than lazulite quartz. It opens the Throat Chakra, lights it up, and also aligns it. It can be used for the Heart and Upper Heart Chakras as well, and has an influence on the other Chakras, comforting and warming the Solar Plexus. When held near the Third Eye, the Chakra opens like an aperture, which induces deep meditation and can also be used for Shamanic Journeying. Physically, it can be used to relieve pain.

Birthstone for: No known astrological sign
Aligns with the: Throat Chakra

Quartz containing Lazulite exhibits the qualities of lazulite amplified by the quartz. This crystal is more for spiritual development than physical healing. It holds a sense of the sea and of detachment, and can be used for meditation and astral travel. It clears all Chakras, washing through them like water, and lights up and opens the Third Eye, and is therefore extremely useful in psychic development. It also opens the Throat Chakra and stimulates the Bindu Visarga, helping us to communicate with our Guides. If used to treat energy blockages, it can be held below the blockage. It will draw energy down through the Crown and dissolve the blockage, before working on the Chakras below it. It balances male/female energy. Lazulite Quartz possesses energies of both Krishna, which is sensual and playful, and the Hierophant, which is stern and judgmental. These energies may seem at odds with one another, but will appear separately, depending on how one works with the crystal, and can also help balance the two.

Species: Mica Group
Chemical Formula: K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2

Birthstone for: Libra
Aligns with the: Heart and Third Eye Chakras

Lepidolite is mica which contains lithium, and in its natural state has the appearance of pink glitter. Lepidolite encourages independence and self-sufficiency, helping us to concentrate and avoid distractions. It is calming, mood lifting and detoxifying, and good for clearing electromagnetic pollution. Also aids sleep.

Chemical Formula: Fe3O4

Birthstone for: Virgo and Gemini
Aligns with the: Root (Base) Chakra

Lodestone is naturally magnetic. Magnetite is the crystallized version, and has a powerful polarity, making it useful in magnetic therapy. Both are grounding, can temporarily align the energy meridians and Chakras with the etheric and subtle bodies, and connect the Root Chakra with the earth, strengthening the life force of the physical body.

Chemical Formula: MgCO3

Chemical Formula: Fe3O4

Birthstone for: Virgo and Gemini
Aligns with the: Root (Base) Chakra

Lodestone is naturally magnetic. Magnetite is the crystallized version, and has a powerful polarity, making it useful in magnetic therapy. Both are grounding, can temporarily align the energy meridians and Chakras with the etheric and subtle bodies, and connect the Root Chakra with the earth, strengthening the life force of the physical body.

Birthstone for: Cancer
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

A soft and gentle heart stone, Mangano Calcite is a good support after emotional trauma, and teaches us to forgive. It allows us to let go of grief and move on. It is also a Celestial Communication Stone, allowing one to connect to the Higher (Angelic) Realms through the heart.

Species: Malachite
Chemical Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2

Birthstone for: Capricorn and Scorpio
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Powerfully balancing and an all-purpose healing stone. It has a long history surrounded with myths and legends. It was always a woman's mineral, and dedicated to a goddess in whatever the culture. Already established as a stone of protection, it is also used to absorb pollution and electromagnetic energy. Malachite is considered to be especially good for easing period and labour pains, as well as pain from injuries and arthritis, and can also be used to ground higher energies. Cleanse often, using selenite or clear quartz. Do not use salt, as this can scratch the surface.

A fascinating mineral, this is all we have been able to find out about it:

"A quartz cast after the crack filling of a septerian nodule or possibly after similar crack-filling spherulite" (p.c. J.S. White , June 1985 - a former curator at the Smithsonian Institute). Solutions acting on septaria may remove the fillings of the cracks, in which event the septaria fall apart, or may remove the material between the cracks, thus leaving a skeletal structure made up of the the veins (Twenhofelm, W.H. Principles of sedimentation. 1950, 604).

Quartz or agate/chalcedony, with manganese dendrites. Although purported to come from only one mine in New Mexico, it is also known as dendritic agate, and available elsewhere.

Merlinite is used in magic work,to develop intuition and psychic ablilities, and to access past lives and elemental energies.

Group: Silicates: phyllosilicates
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Chemical Formula: KAl2(Si3Al)O10(OH,F)2

Chakra Alignment and Astrological Sign depends on colour

Early Native Americans used thin sheets of mica in windows, as they did not have glass. In Europe, mica sheets were used in stove doors before fire-proof glass was invented.

In healing, mica is used for its reflective qualities, both for reflecting away negativity, and for inner, self-reflection. It also aids fluid regulation.