Beryl (precious beryl)

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 .

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 Pink Beryl
Species: Beryl
Chemical Formula: Be3Al2Si6O18

Birthstone for: Libra
Aligns with the: Heart Chakra

Activates, cleanses and stimulates the Heart Chakra. Helps us to let go of ambition, self-importance, and the pressure to succeed, and allows us to awaken to the joy of life itself. In this capacity, it helps to alleviate stress-related illnesses. It can be laid on the heart as a meditation stone, and it is recommended to sit in a morganite stone circle in order to alleviate stress.