Gem and Mineral Properties

Abalone

(Paua shell, Mother-of-pearl) Mineralogy: coloured shell (Aragonite, orthorhombic, secondary) Indications: (SP) cheerfulness, security, protection (S) helps overcome despondency, insecurity and disappointment (M) ensures careful dealing with oneself and others (B) ameliorates irritation and inflammations of skin, mucous membrane and sensory organs.

Agate ‘Lace Agate’, ‘Crazy Lace’

Mineralogy: agate with twisting & turning bands (trigonal, primary) Indications: (SP) elegance, mental agility, dynamism (S) liveliness, variety (M) flexibility in thinking and acting (B) promotes tissue metabolism, very effective against infections, insect bites, varicose veins and haemorrhoids.

Agate

Mineralogy: banded quartz (silicon dioxide, trigonal, primary) Indications: (SP) inner stability, composure, maturity (S) protection, warmth, security, self-confidence (M) sense of reality, pragmatic thinking (B) for the eyes, hollow organs (like the stomach, intestin

Amazonite (Feldspar)

Mineralogy: potassium feldspar (lattice silicate, triclinic, prim./tert.) Indications: (SP) self-determination (S) emotional balance (M) harmonious interaction of intellect and intuition (B) regulates metabolic disorders (liver); harmonises the brain, vegetative nervous system, internal organs; facilitates childbirth.

Amethyst, dark purple (Quartz) 

Mineralogy: very deep violet crystal quartz (trigonal, primary) Indications: (SP) uprightness, impartiality (S) willpower, helps overcome pain, grief and losses (M) improves concentration, helps ward off external influences (B) alleviates pain, bruises and swellings; good for diarrhoea.

Aquamarine (Beryl)

Mineralogy: iron-containing beryl, blue to green (hexag., primary) Indications: (SP) farsightedness, foresight (S) bestows perseverance, discipline, light heartedness (M) clears up confusion, helps to bring unfinished business to a conclusion (B) helps with allergies, hay fever, problems of the eyes, respiratory tract, thyroid gland and bladder.

Chalcedony, red ‘Blood Chalcedony’

Mineralogy: iron-containing chalcedony (quartz, trig., second.) Indications: (SP) vigour, flexibility (S) enhances strength, vitality and vigour (M) fortifies willpower; keeps flexible whilst retaining one’s standpoint (B) stabilises blood circulation, stimulates blood clotting and aids wound healing.

Chalcedony, blue

Mineralogy: fibrous quartz (trigonal, primary/secondary) Indications: (SP) presence of mind (S) helps accept new situations and overcome resistance (M) bestows inner calm and relaxed attention (B) stimulates milk production in nursing mothers; helps with sensitivity to weather changes; alleviates diabetes.

Carnelian, orange 

Mineralogy: chalcedony containing hematite (quartz, trig., prim.) Indications: (SP) courage, willpower (S) gives vigour, courage, stability and good moods (M) promotes idealism, sense of community and pragmatism (B) improves quality of the blood; stimulates the small intestine, metabolism, circulation, blood flow.

Chalcopyrite

Mineralogy: copper iron sulphide (tetragonal, all formation stages) Indications: (SP) curiosity, experience (S) exposes hidden causes of problems and illnesses (M) promotes the desire to understand life, improves power of observation and systematic thinking (B) promotes cleansing and excretion (intestine).

Charoite Rarity: scarce ❍

Mineralogy: sheet silicate rich in minerals (monoclinic, tertiary) Indications: (SP) for vigor, determination (S) relaxes, helps overcome obsessions and obstacles (M) helps make important decisions and tackle huge piles of work (B) soothes the nerves, relieves pain and releases cramps.

Chrysocolla

Mineralogy: hydrous copper ring silicate (monoclinic, secondary) Indications: (SP) balance (S) good for stress and mood changes (M) helps keep one’s cool (B) strengthens the liver; relaxes; helps with inf

Chrysoprase (Chalcedony)

Mineralogy: chalcedony containing nickel (quartz, trig., second.) Indications: (SP) detoxification (S) promotes trust, and sense of safety; helps with heartache, jealousy and nightmares (M) helps solve relationship problems (B) purifies, detoxifies, and helps with allergies, epilepsy, skin diseases, fungal infections and rheumatism.

Citrine (Quartz)

Mineralogy: yellow crystal quartz (silicon dioxide, trigonal, primary) Indications: (SP) gives courage to face life (S) gives joie de vivre; aids self-expression; helps with depression (M) helps deal with and understand absorbed impressions (B) fortifies the nerves, stomach, spleen and pancreas; also helps with bedwetting.

Copper 

Mineralogy: precious metal (natural element, cubic, secondary) Indications: (SP) beauty (S) promotes sense of aesthetic, harmony and love for all beings (M) lends playful creativity and promotes sense of justice (B) for fertility; eases cramps and menstrual pains; fortifies the liver and brain.

Dalmatian Jasper (Aplite)

Mineralogy: granite gangue rock (primary) Indications: (SP) reflection (S) has a fortifying, restorative and emotionally harmonising effect (M) prompts one to carefully think over plans, reflect on every phase of development and then to carr

Fluorite, multicoloured ‘Rainbow fluorite’

Mineralogy: multi-colored fluorite (halide, cubic, primary) Indications: (SP) free thinkingness, flexibility (S) brings variety and emotional liveliness (M) aids freedom of choice and makes inventive (B) good for the skin, mucous membranes, nerves, bones and teeth; alleviates dry cough, makes joints flexible.

Garnet Almandine

Mineralogy: iron aluminum island silicate (cubic, tertiary) Indications: (SP) increases powers of resistance (S) fortifies willpower and helps live one’s sexuality (M) aids insight and helps achieve one’s ideas against great resistance (B) makes active and stimulates circulation, blood building and metabolism.

Garnet Grossularite

Mineralogy: rock containing grossular (mostly cubic, tertiary) Indications: (SP) restorative; fosters community spirit (S) promotes social unity in difficult times (M) helps formulate new ideas and express them (B) fortifies the liver and kidneys; helps with rheumatism and arthritis; detoxifies and regenerates the skin and mucous membranes.

Garnet Hessonite

Mineralogy: grossular containing iron (island silicate, cubic, tertiary) Indications: (SP) self-respect; restorative; growth (S) soothes emotional agitation, brings clarity into emotions (M) helps appreciate one’s abilities (B) fortifies the liver and kidneys; regulates the hormone balance in cases of hyper and hypo function of glands.

Garnet Spessartine

Mineralogy: manganese-aluminium island silicate (cub., tert./ prim.) Indications: (SP) determination, helpfulness (S) helps with nightmares, depression and sexual problems (M) helps talk about and clear oppressing and embarrassing things regarded as taboos (B) fortifies the heart, small intestine (assimilation) and immune system

Aventurine Quartz, green

(Fuchsite Quartz) Mineralogy: glittering quartz containing fuchsite (trigonal, primary) Indications: (SP) easy-goingness (S) helps with nervousness, stress and sleep disorders (M) helps free from anxiety and roving thoughts (B) protects against heart attack and arteriosclerosis; alleviates rashes, inflammations, sunburn and sunstroke.

Hematite with Magnetite

Rarity: not always available ❍ Mineralogy: iron oxide (trigonal/cubic, coarse tertiary rock) Indications: (SP) progress, engagement (S) promotes striving for improvement of one’s situation in life (M) helps pursue aims with determination and to fight for them if necessary (B) aids assimilation of iron and blood building, stimulates the glands, liver and gallbladder.

Jasper, Kambamba

Mineralogy: jasper containing iron silicate (quartz, trig., second.) Indications: (SP) for resistance and harmony (S) calms emotions, helps express and accept them (M) improves control over thoughts and actions (B) fortifies the immune system, helps with ’flu, colds, infections and inflammation.

Kunzite (Spodumene) 

 Mineralogy: pink chain silicate (pyroxene group, monocl., prim.) Indications: (SP) humility (S) improves empathy, helps with difficulties in making contact (M) helps accept criticism, promotes tolerance and readiness to serve (B) helps with neuralgia, sciatic neuralgia and toothache; releases tension in the heart region.

Labradorite (Feldspar)

Mineralogy: coloured glittering feldspar (lattice silicate, tricl., prim.) Indications: (SP) reflection, truth (S) sharpens intuition, gives emotional depth and mediumistic abilities (M) brings forgotten memories to light and helps recognise illusions (B) reduces sensitivity to cold and blood pressure and alleviates rheumatism and gout.

Lapis Lazuli

Mineralogy: lasurite rock (lasurite: lattice silicate, cubic, tertiary) Indications: (SP) truth (S) promotes honesty, dignity, friendship and sociability (M) helps tell and accept the truth (B) helps with problems of the throat, larynx, vocal cords, nerves and brain; regulates the thyroid gland.

Lazulite

Mineralogy: alkaline aluminim phosphate. Indications: (SP) spiritual orientation (S) makes emotions and feelings more obvious, bestows peace (M) aids reflection on meaning, value and importance of life (B) fortifies and relaxes; gently regulates the nerves, metabolism and hormone.

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