Gemstone Directory

Welcome to Arkadian Collection's gemstone directory. Please select a gemstone from the list below to view detailed information about it's origins, physical properties and metaphysical properties.

Amber

Amber

Overview

Amber is a fossilized tree resin found in the Baltic Sea, a remnant of Earth’s ancient forests. It has been recognized by many cultures throughout history for its powerful healing properties.

Amber is a calming, grounding substance that promotes healing and renewal of the nervous system, balancing the right and left hemisphere of the body.

Origin

Baltic Sea, Poland

Chakra

Third Chakra (Stomach/Solar Plexus)

Physical Healing Properties

Mental and Spiritual Properties

History, Science and Metaphysics

For thousands of years Amber, especially Baltic Amber, has enchanted and fascinated people, its mysterious nature igniting the imagination of ancient and modern peoples.

Amber is one of the few gemstones that are derived from organic vegetative substances, being the fossilized resin of 30 – 150 million year old trees. Amber’s heterogeneous composition consists of various resinous substances and hydrocarbons that over millions of years and under high pressure polymerized to form the amber that we know today. Its general chemical formula is C10 H16 O and it has a hardness of 2 to 2.5.

The resin that oozed from these prehistoric trees quite often trapped small insects, leaves, debris, and pollen, beautifully preserving them for millions of years. Amber nodules containing preserved specimens are treasured by collectors and offer today’s scientists a fascinating data library of our biological history.

Amber comes in a variety of colors including black, brown, yellow, green, red and blue, although the more popular and sought after Baltic Amber has warm and rich shades of yellow, red, orange and gold with high transparency and translucency. Rare Amber from Dominican Republic changes to a blue color in sunlight.

Amber is found all around the world mainly in prehistoric lignite layers and quite often together with coal. But the finest is considered to be Baltic amber, and 90% of the world’s amber is extracted from the Kaliningrad Oblast locality of Russia. Amber can often be found along the coasts of countries that border the Baltic Sea where wild storms produce strong currents that rip out amber pieces from the sea bed and deposit them on beaches. Baltic Amber has been mined and collected from countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Other Amber localities around the world include Myanmar, Mexico, Lebanon, Sicily, Japan, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Greenland.

How long Amber has been used by humans is not exactly known but this golden resin has mesmerized and enchanted people at least since Neolithic times. Amber jewelry has been found dating back to 13,000 B.C. and hundreds of Neolithic burial sites have been found in Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia containing Amber. Baltic Amber has been discovered in Egyptian tombs dating back to 3200 B.C. It has therefore been a lucrative trading commodity for thousands of years and was known as ‘Gold from the North’ during the Viking era. The Amber trade has been controlled by powerful lords throughout history and anyone illegally collecting Amber from many Baltic states, or not handing it in to respective Kings, Dukes and Knights were punished by hanging. Intricate and precious silver and gold jewelry and ornaments have been discovered in Egypt, Greece, Rome and China dating back thousands of years. Its warm colored beauty, transparency, softness and amorphous structure make it an excellent medium for fine detailed carving. Chinese carvings of Burmese amber, known as Burmite, date back 2000 years.

The word Amber is derived from the Arabic word for Ambergris, ambar, a similarly colored substance derived from Sperm whales that was used in perfumery. Like ambergris, amber also floats in seawater and when burned or heated exudes a resinous perfume, so it was possibly mistaken as solidified ambergris when it was washed up on sea shores.

Amber when rubbed gets charged with static electricity and is able to attract light objects. The Greek name for amber was ηλεκτρον (electron) and was connected to the Sun God, one of whose titles was Elector. The modern terms ‘electricity’ and "electron" derive from the Greek word for amber.

Amber features in many myths and legends including Greek, Norse, and Lithuanian. In Greek mythologya amber is formed by the tears wept by the three sisters of Phaeton, the son of the sun god Phoebus, who was slain by Zeus after nearly causing the destruction of the planet by driving the sun chariot too close to Earth. Phaeton’s body fell into the River Eridanus and after his three sisters found his body they wept day and night, vowing to stay by his side, whereupon they were transformed into trees, and as their tears continued to flow they hardened in the sun and turned to amber.

In Lithuanian myth it is the tears of the mermaid Jurate that turn to amber. She weeps amber tears for the lost love of the fisherman Kastytis, killed by a lightning bolt sent by Perkunas, God of Thunder, who was angry that the immortal Jurate was in love with a mere mortal, especially when she was promised to the god of water, Patrimpas. Now her amber palace at the bottom of the Baltic Sea slowly disintegrates during wild storms and her tear drops form the clearest and finest pieces.

In Norse mythology it is the tears of Freya who wanders in eternity in search of her husband Odur, who ran away after Freya lost her self control and committed adultery in order to obtain the precious and beautiful amber necklace known as Brisingamen. When her tears touch the sea they are transformed into amber.

Amber vibrates to the numerological number 3 and is associated with the astrological sign Leo. Its warm colors and the belief that amber was made when the sun’s rays solidified on touching the sea have associated it with the fire element, and the fact that it can be burned to produce a healing incense links it to the air element. As trees absorb the sun’s rays for photosynthesis and later the resin dried in the sun’s warmth, amber retains solar qualities and is ideal for working with the 3rd chakra, the Solar Plexus.

Amber has warm and positive vibrations that uplift the spirit, re-energizing the flow of chi and purifying one’s aura. It is a stone of protection and talismans have been fashioned for this purpose since prehistoric man and in recent history by Christian believers who wore rosaries and crosses fashioned of amber. Amber stimulates the metabolism, lifts depression and strengthens the immune system.

Trees hold the memory of the history of the planet, and as amber is the resin of prehistoric trees, they can help one connect to ancient knowledge.

In folklore tradition amber has been dissolved in alcohol to be used as an external rub for colds, flu, chest complaints and headache. You can still buy this remedy in Poland today. Other uses have included powdering amber and mixing it with honey to be taken internally, and as amber is a tree resin, it can be burned to produce a vapor similar to pine resin, which was breathed in to help unblock congestion and sinus problems. The German word for amber is bernstein, which literally translated means ‘burn stone’. Pieces that were not suitable for jewelry and ornaments were often used medicinally. It is theorized that the healing properties of amber are due to the presence of succinic acid and the higher the succinic acid ratio the greater its properties, and the greater its worth. Baltic Amber has the highest amounts of this acid.

It is believed that different trees produce different types of amber around the world, but because of its preciousness people have tried many different ways of enhancing its value, or completely faking it with plastic. Amber can be gently heated in an oil bath and reconstituted to produce a pristine transparent effect. Other effects can also be created with various techniques to increase amber’s desirability such as adding air bubbles to increase rainbow refraction, milk to produce creamy swirls, and coloring to imitate rare forms such as green Baltic Amber. Other resins and even plastic can be added to imitate amber. A simple test to tell if the amber is real is to place amber in a solution of water and sea salt. If it floats it is likely to be amber, if it sinks, it is probably fake. Another method is to heat a needle and touch a part of the amber. If you get a whiff of pine- like resin then it is likely to be amber. If it smells of plastic…! Insects that appear too perfectly positioned in amber are likely to be imitations.

Copal is another resin that can be confused with amber but which is thousands of years old instead of millions. It does have its own inherent beauty and properties but should not be mistaken for the more valuable amber.

So here we have a transparent gemstone that is thrown up onto beaches by violent storms, often contains mysterious insects and plant matter, which shines with the various shades of the sun, and when burned produces an aromatic healing essence. It’s no wonder that amber has fascinated mankind throughout the ages, entering the realms of mythology and shaping trade routes to finance kingdoms.

Amethyst

Amethyst

Overview

The royal gemstone, associated with the Crown chakra, Amethyst strengthens one’s intuition and helps to quiet the mind. It is a synergy of red and blue spectrums of light, thus combines the grounding, passionate color of red with the expanding, mystical energy of the blue spectrum.

Origin

Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Canada, India, Bolivia, and Argentina and some African countries.

Chemical Formula

Silica (silicon dioxide, SiO2)

Birthstone

Aquarius - Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Chakra

Sixth Chakra (Brow/Third Eye)
Seventh Chakra (Crown)

Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Physical Healing

History and Science

Amethyst is a member of the Quartz family being a silicon dioxide mineral (SiO2) with a trigonal crystal system and a hardness of 7, making it very suitable for jewelry. It comes in many hues of purple, from light lilac to deep purple and violet and its color comes from trace amounts of iron and aluminum. Heating Amethyst turns it yellow and this is how much of the commercial Citrine on the market is made today.

Brazil is the largest producer of Amethyst where it is often found within volcanic rocks in beautiful geode clusters, sometimes reaching sizes as large as a full grown person. Localities in Brazil include Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso, Espiritu Santo and Bahia. Artigas state in Uruguay has fine geode specimens with a rich purple color. Zambia is another large exporter of rich purple gem rough Amethyst, and Russian Siberian Amethyst is possibly the most expensive. Other localities that produce Amethyst in large quantities include Bolivia, Argentina, Namibia, Madagascar, India, Austria, USA, Australia and South Korea. Certain Amethyst crystals from Vera Cruz, Mexico, and Brandenburg in Namibia have become quite prized for their high metaphysical qualities.

Until the 18th century Amethyst was regarded as a precious gemstone equal to diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was a stone much associated with royalty and is among the finest jewels in the British crown. Catherine the Great had a great love for Amethyst and sent thousands of workers to find the best specimens in the Urals, and Cleopatra had a beautiful Amethyst ring accredited with the power to lure the attentions of Julius Caesar and Marcus Aurelius. In the Christian church it was worn by bishops as it was associated with purity and was thought to encourage celibacy. Buddhist rosaries or malas often include Amethyst gems. Throughout history Amethysts have always been greatly prized by the powerful and wealthy, however, with the large deposits found in Brazil making its availability quite common, the price of this fabulous crystal dropped.

The name Amethyst comes from the Greek amethustos , meaning ‘not drunken’. In Greek mythology it is the goddess Diana who saved the beautiful maiden Amethyst from cruel death at the hands of the wine god Dionysius’ tigers by transforming her into a large clear crystal. Dionysius, upon realizing his cruelty and becoming remorseful, accidentally spilt wine over the crystal, upon which it changed its color to purple. It was believed in Roman times that wearing an Amethyst would prevent one from becoming drunk and Amethyst crystals and gemstones are often worn for protection today.

Amethysts have been embraced by many cultures and have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to around 3,000 B.C. Many of the ancient attributes given to Amethyst are still recognized today in metaphysics. It is believed to be a stone of spiritual and physical protection, aiding in the purification of the body and aura and enhancing one’s devotion and connection to the Divine. Violet is one of the highest spiritual colors and vibrations, enhancing inner development and bringing peace and focus to the mind and harmony to the emotions. A good stone to wear when detoxifying the body or during periods of stress. It is also an excellent crystal to protect one from the negative effects of electromagnetic interference.

Amethyst is associated with the 3rd Eye and Crown chakras, aiding meditation and the passage into higher states of consciousness. In astrology it is linked to Aquarius and it is the birthstone for February. It vibrates to the numerological number 3.

Ametrine

Ametrine

Overview

Ametrine has the basic properties of both the amethyst and the citrine that comprise it both physically and Metaphysically. Ametrine Teaches balance in life between the physical and the spiritual.

Origin

Brazil

Chemical Formula

SiO2 (minor iron impurities cause ametrine's colors)

Chakra

Third Chakra (Stomach/Solar Plexus)
Seventh Chakra (Crown)

Metaphysical Healing Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Apatite

Apatite

Overview

Apatite is a phosphate mineral which forms in the Hexagonal crystal system and has a hardness of 5 on the mohs scale. Crystals are usually green, less often colorless, yellow, blue to violet, pink, or brown.

Origin

Brazil, Burma, Mexico, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, United States

Chemical Formula

Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl)

Chakra

Fifth Chakra (Throat)

Astrological Sign

Gemini

Metaphysical Healing Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Aquamarine

Aquamarine

Overview

Aquamarine “water of the sea”, is a variety of Beryl and the sibling of Emerald and Morganite. Ancient sailors traveled with Aquamarine crystals to ensure a safe voyage and guarantee a safe return. It promotes intellectual acuteness, banishes fears, calms nerves and imparts strength and courage.

Origin

Brazil, India, Russia

Chemical Formula

Be3Al3(SiO3)6

Chakra

Fifth Chakra (Throat)

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Brandberg Crystal

Brandberg Crystal

Overview

The highly prized Brandberg Crystals come from an area known as Brandberg Mountain (Fire Mountain) in the Goboboseb area, Namibia. They are perhaps the most beautiful and distinct variety of quartz crystals on the planet.

Brandbergs quartz crystals often have amazing features, including enhydros (water bubbles), Lepidocrocite flecks (iron oxides), amethyst and smokeys, often with phantoms (milky areas that look like pyramids) and of course the fenster amethyst with pyramidial 'windows'.

Each crystal is pure high vibrational energy, each with the healing properties of quartz (amplification of positive energy), amethyst (calm, peace and activation of third eye chakra), fenster or window (looking within for answers) and enhydro which relates to achieving empathy for others, adaptability, change and metamorphosis of the self.

Brandbergs are very protective and in time can become like a wise old friend. Brandbergs may surface old issues for you to look at so that you can grow spiritually. Treated with the respect they deserve, they offer enormous benefits to anyone genuinely seeking to improve themselves.

Origin

Brandberg Mountain in Northwest Namibia, in Southern Africa.

Chakra

Sixth Chakra (Brow/Third Eye)
Seventh Chakra (Crown)

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Calcite

Calcite

Overview

Also known as Golden Calcite or Honey Calcite, Calcite crystals are trigonal-rhombohedral and have a hardness of 3 on the mohs scale. Some of the most remarkable Golden Calcite specimens come from Iceland. It is said to act as an amplifier, thus increasing ones energy levels.

Origin

Worldwide

Chemical Formula

CaCO3

Chakra

Third Chakra (Stomach/Solar Plexus)

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Celestite

Celestite

Overview

Calcite said to be an angelic stone. It can connect you to all aspects of the angelic realm, and to angels themselves. It is said that celestite was given powers by angels to raise consciousness, and to bring guidance from the angels. Emotionally, celestite is excellent for emotional protection and to end worry, fear, and anxiety. In this way it decreases negativity. Celestite is a great tool for meditation, as it help focus on that other than of this world and block out distracting "noise". Celestite purifies the aura, and perfects the chakras. It is a stone that brings balance, especially to thought processes and communication. Psychically, celestite is an excellent tool for astral travel.

Origin

India, Madagascar, Mexico

Chemical Formula

SrSO4

Chakra

Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Charoite

Charoite

Overview

Charoite is called a "Stone of Transformation" and is a stone of power. In particular it transforms negative emotions such as anger and fear into positive feelings. As part of the transformation process it allows release of those negative emotions. Charoite is also a stone of inspiration, bringing enhanced creativity, spiritual growth, and showing new possibilities even in old situations. This is a stone that allows us to see clearly which brings with it enhanced self-esteem and helps release one from victimization. Charoite can enhance or bring courage, inner strength, and appropriate assertiveness. In the psychic realm, chaorite is used for entity release or rescue work, clairvoyance, and prophesy. Physically, chaorite is helpful for speeding up healing of all kinds, headaches, liver problems, alcohol detoxification, cramps, heart problems, eye problems, and nerves.

Origin

Chary River, Russia

Chemical Formula

(K(Ca;Na)2Si4O10(OH;F)·H2O)

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Chrome Diposide

Chrome Diopside

Overview

A special variety of Diopside which contains chromium, producing rich shades of green. Darker specimens are excellent as 'grounding stones' and are connected to the root chakra.

Origin

Japan, Germany, Ireland, USA

Chemical Formula

MgCaSi2O6

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla

Overview

Chrysocolla has an attractive blue-green colour and is a minor ore of copper, having a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5.

The name comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE.

Origin

Congo, Chile, England, USA

Chemical Formula

Hydrated Copper Silicate - (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Citrine

Citrine

Overview

A yellow to golden variety of Quartz, Citrine is associated with the intellect, the solar plexus chakra and star signs of Gemini, Aries, Libra and Leo.

Origin

Brazil

Chemical Formula

SiO2

Chakra

Second (Sex/Navel) Chakra
Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Fluorite

Fluorite

Overview

Often called the "genius stone", fluorite is known as a stone of protection that has calming, peaceful properties helping to relieve stress and enhance intuition. It come in colors varying from yellow to green, blue and sometimes purple.

Origin

Notable deposits occur in China, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, England, Norway, Mexico, and both the Province of Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Large deposits also occur in Kenya in the Kerio Valley area within the Great Rift Valley. In the United States, deposits are found in Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Kentucky, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, New Hampshire, New York, Alaska and Texas.

Chemical Formula

CaF2

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra
Fifth (Throat) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Garnet (Green Grossular)

Green Grossular Garnet

Origin

Kenya, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Brazil, India, Madagascar, Canada and USA

Chemical Formula

Ca3Al2Si3O12 (Trace amounts of vanadium or chromium provide the green color.)

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Garnet (Red)

Red Garnet

Overview

Red garnet (pyrope) is a gemstone associated with willpower, a strong stone of the Magician and Shaman in ancient times. It's name comes from the Greek word for "firey" (pyropos).

Origin

Kenya, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Brazil, India, Madagascar, Canada and USA

Chemical Formula

Mg3Al2[SiO4]3

Chakra

First (Root/Base) Chakra

Birthstone

Capricorn

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Golden Rutile

Golden Rutile

Origin

Africa

Chemical Formula

TiO2

Chakra

First (Root/Base) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Herkimer Diamond

Herkimer Diamond

Overview

Herkimer diamond is called the "stone of attunement". While it is not actually diamond, it is a quartz that often resembles the sparkling clarity of diamonds. It can be metaphysically programmed to attune one to an environment, a situation, a quality, or most anything. It is said to assist with balance on the mental, emotional and physical levels.

Origin

New York, USA, and Himalayan Mountains

Chakra

Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Iolite

Iolite

Overview

Iolite is popularly known as water sapphire, although it is not a type of sapphire at all. It is one of the best stones to use in psychic, healing, and spiritual activities. It can open one to psychic talents and expand them, and is excellent for use on the 3rd eye and crown chakras. It can also enhance curiosity. It is also an excellent stone for meditation and astral travel. It helps one grow spiritually in a gentle fashion. Iolite is considered a very strong "Shaman" stone, and can stimulate visions.

Origin

Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Madagascar and Brazil

Chakra

Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Kunzite

Kunzite

Overview

Kunzite is a pink variety of Spodumene, first discovered in California in 1902. Kunzite grows in beautiful tabular crystal prisms and has a 7 hardness. This rare gem is known to activate the heart chakra and increase the subtle senses. An excellent stone for healing on all levels.

Origin

Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Kyanite

Kyanite

Overview

A powerful healing gemstone with the energy of the blue light spectrum. The most beautiful Kyanite gemstones have a Kashmir Sapphire color. Kyanite is an excellent stone for meditation and is known by healers to balance the subtle body effortlessly. It dispels blockages, helping to evenly clear the pathways of the body’s energy meridians. Kyanite does not retain negative energy and never needs energetic cleansing. It does align and balance all chakras, often very suddenly. Black kyanite is also a boost to meditation, and is associated with the root chakra. Black kyanite is also very protective and deflects negativity.

Origin

Brazil, Tibet, Nepal, India, Burma, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia

Chemical Formula

Al2SiO5

Chakra

Fifth (Throat) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Labradorite

Labradorite

Origin

Canada, Norway

Chemical Formula

((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8)

Chakra

Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Moldavite

Moldavite

Overview

Moldavite is known by healers and gem lovers across the world for its unusually powerful energetic properties. The stone of 'green fire', this mercurial substance can accelerate healing in the body, act as a catalyst for positive change in one's life and provide major leaps in awareness.

It strengthens and enhances inner journeys, channeling, cosmic consciousness, crystal consciousness, expansion, contact with interdimensional or extraterrestrial forces. It is a powerful stone, and its energies can at first be intimidating for those experiencing it for the first time.

Moldavite can bring issues to the surface to be transformed, thus it is known as a "stone of transformation."

Moldavite has been said to raise the vibrational level of both the human race and the Earth.

Moldavite History

Moldavite is classified as a tektite. Tektites are glass stones created by the impact of large meteorites on Earth’s surface. When a meteorite of sufficient size, enters earth’s atmosphere, the force of the impact causes a melting of terrestrial earth, which fuses with the meteorite material. This molten substance then re-enters the upper atmosphere, and falls again to earth in the form of rather small, molten, aerodynamic shaped stones.

Tektites are only found in four strewnfields (dispersion areas) on our planet. Of these four sources of tektites, Moldavite is the most highly prized, because of its unique texture, translucent green color and fascinating shapes. No other substance caused by an extraterrestrial event, can be faceted, polished, and has the classification of a gemstone. These rare and unique stones can only be found in the Czech Republic.

The largest occurrence of Moldavite (and highest quality of gem-grade) is in the sub-strewnfield of Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic. There are two types of deposits: Alluvial and original strewnfield. Alluvial deposits are caused by the stones being carried to their resting place by shifts in sediments and water currents over millions of years. Alluvial deposits are much less rich in density per cubic meter. The other type of find, are localities where the stones lie more or less where they fell. These are classified as original strewnfields. They have a much higher density of Moldavite per cubic meter.

Origin

Czech Republic

Chakra

Fifth (Throat) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Moonstone

Moonstone

Origin

Australia, Mexico, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, USA

Chemical Formula

(Na,K)AlSi3O8

Chakra

First (Root/Base) Chakra
Second (Sex/Navel) Chakra
Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra

Birthstone

Gemini

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Opal

Opal

Overview

Opal is a stone of inspiration which enhances imagination and creativity. It helps one release inhibitions and enhances memory.

Opal is also a very spiritual stone, and can help one be "invisible" in situations where they don't care to be noticed.

Opal brings happy dreams. It also eases the process of change.

Origin

Southern Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Czech Republic, Slovakia and USA

Chakra

Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Birthstone

Libra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Peridot

Peridot

Overview

Peridot is associated with the heart chakra, and can be used to balance and stimulate that chakra. It is a stone of compassion. It has a friendly energy and is excellent for healing. It assists in rebirth and renewal of all kinds.

Peridot also bring abundance and prosperity. It enhances the healing and harmony of relationships of all kinds, but particularly marriage.

Origin

Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Burma, Pakistan, Norway and USA

Chakra

Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra
Fourth (Heart) Chakra
Fifth (Throat) Chakra

Birthstone

Leo

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Quartz

Quartz

Origin

Many places throughout the world.

Chakra

Second (Sex/Navel) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Scapolite

Scapolite

Origin

Tanzania, Madagascar

Chemical Formula

Ca4(Si, Al)12O24(CO3,SO4) and Na4(Al, Si)l2O24Cl

Chakra

Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Sugilite

Sugilite

Origin

Africa

Chakra

Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra
Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tanzanite

Tanzanite

Overview

Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite which was discovered in the Meralani (Merelani) Hills of Northern Tanzania in 1967, near the city of Arusha.

Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism, appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet, and burgundy depending on crystal orientation. It is a remarkably rare gemstone coming exclusively from one small locality in Tanzania.

Tanzanite is now considered to be the most precious and sought after stone in the world. Unsurpassed in its unique beauty, this powerful gemstone is truly one of a kind in every sense.

Origin

Tanzania

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Topaz (Blue)

Blue Topaz

Chakra

Fifth (Throat) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra

Birthstone

December

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Topaz (Clear)

Clear Topaz

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Topaz (Golden)

Golden Topaz

Chakra

Second (Sex/Navel) Chakra
Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Topaz

Topaz

Chakra

Third (Stomach/Solar Plexus) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tourmaline (Blue) aka Indicolite

Blue Tourmaline Indicolite

Overview

Also known as Indicolite.

Origin

USA, Mexico, Brazil, Sri Lanka

Chakra

Fifth (Throat) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tourmaline (Green) aka Verdelite

Green Tourmaline

Overview

Green Tourmaline, known as Verdelite, is a synergy of blue and yellow spectrums of light, bringing vibrations of creativity, prosperity and abundance into one’s life.

Tourmaline generates a weak electric current, producing far infrared rays and converting moisture in the air to negative ions. These healing ions counteract the effect from harmful electromagnetic fields produced by computers and cell phones.

Origin

Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Australia, Brazil and USA

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tourmaline (Pink) aka Rubellite

Pink Tourmaline

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tourmaline (Watermelon)

Watermelon Tourmaline

Overview

Watermelon tourmaline is often referred to as the "Gateway to the inner-self".

Origin

South Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Madagascar and Sri Lanka

Chakra

Fifth (Throat) Chakra
Sixth (Brow/Third Eye) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tourmaline

Tourmaline

Overview

Tourmaline increases flexibility, happiness, objectivity, compassion and serenity. It also enhances tolerance and understanding. It is a stone that is very helpful for channeling.

Tourmaline is also a very protecting stone.

Tourmaline is often associated with the heart chakra, particularly watermelon tourmaline, where it opens one to accept love. Other colors of tourmaline are associated with the chakra of the same color.

Origin

Africa, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Sri Lanka and USA

Chakra

Seventh (Crown) Chakra

Birthstone

Libra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties

Tsavorite

Tsavorite

Overview

Used to overcome challenges, tsavorite is known as the "stone of prosperity".

Origin

Tanzania

Chakra

Fourth (Heart) Chakra

Metaphysical Properties

Physical Healing Properties