Crystal Education
Learn about the energetic properties and uses of crystals.
Black Obsidian is a volcanic glass that is formed from molten lava which cools rapidly creating minimal crystallization. This glass’ appearance can be shiny, opaque, all sizes and sometimes tumbled. The properties of this glass work extremely fast with great power, is associated with the root chakra and is helpful for highly sensitive people.
Black Obsidian is best used under the guidance of a qualified therapist as it can bring negative emotions and truths to the surface as well as facilitate going back to past lives to heal trauma and emotions that were carried into the present.
Amazonite is formed in the final stages of magma cooling and crystallizes deep within the earths crust. The appearance of this stone can be opalescent with veins, can be various sizes and is sometimes tumbled. Amazonite is associated with the heart and throat chakra.
Clear quartz is a hard, crystalline form of silica which forms on igneous rocks when magma cools. This crystal can have many facet shapes due to how quickly they form, its appearance can be long pointed crystals, transparent, milky or striated, often in clusters and can come in all sizes. Pure quartz is known as the master healer and energy amplifier.
Rose quartz is formed in the same manner as clear quartz but its color is attributed to traces of titanium, iron or magnets. This crystals appearance is pinkish, usually translucent, may be transparent, can be many sizes and is sometimes tumbled. Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra.
Shiva lingam stones are naturally formed stones that are exclusively found within the Narmada River in India. The appearance of this stone can be red, beige or grey; Smooth, opaque and phallic shaped. Shiva lingam stones symbolize the Hindu god Shivas union with his consort Kali and activates the base of the sacral chakra.
Turquoise forms when mineral-rich water seeps into rocky gaps and over time only the minerals remain. this stones appearance can be turquoise, green or blue; Often veined, opaque, can be all sizes and is said to change color to warn of infidelity.
Sapphires can come in many colors, including yellow, green, black, purple and blue. Their appearance can be bright, transparent when polished, often small or have large cloudy pieces. Known as the wisdom stone, each color has its own particular wisdom and is associated with the throat chakra.
Blue sapphire is traditionally associated with love and purity, it is extremely good for earth and chakra healing. It will help you stay on the spiritual path and is used in shamanic ceremonies to transmute negative energies and can be used to help the thyroid.
Sunstones appearance can be clear, transparent or opaque with iridescent reflections, often small or tumbled; The stone can come in a range of colors such as yellow, orange and red-brown. This stone is a joyful, light inspiring stone that is associated with benevolent gods, luck, and good fortune. Sunstone is associated with the solar plexus.
Citrines appearance can be transparent crystals, all sizes, often be a geode, cluster or point. Colors include yellow to yellowish brown, or smoky grey brown. Citrine is associated with the solar plexus chakra, is a warming, energizing and highly creative crystal.
Moonstones appearance can be milky, translucent and come in all sizes with colors ranging from white, cream, yellow, blue and green. This stone is known as ‘the stone of new beginnings’ because it reminds us that everything is part of a cycle of change. It is linked to the pineal gland and helps balance the hormonal system.
Opals appearance is clear or milky, iridescent and fiery, or vitreous without fire, often small and polished with colors ranging from white, pink, black, beige, blue, yellow, brown, orange, red, green and purple.
Amethyst’s appearance can be transparent, pointed crystals may be geode, cluster or a single point with varying sizes, and colors can range from purple to lavender that can fade in sunlight. This crystal is extremely powerful and protective with a high spiritual vibration. With that being said, it should not be used by people who have cases of paranoia for schizophrenia.
Desert Rose’s appearance can look like a finely rubbed opaque stone with peach coloring.
A geode’s appearance is a hollow mineral body that’s typically found in limestone and some shales which can be round or flattened in shape. When opened, it is hollow with many crystals pointing inward.
Selenite’s appearance can be translucent with fine ribbing or courser ribbing, fishtail or petal like shapes and come in all sizes; Colors include pure white, organge, blue, brown and green. This crystal has a very fine vibration and brings clarity of mind. Selenite opens the crown and higher crown chakras.
Shungites appearance can be dusty, graphite like or may have a metallic luster and will most likely be the color black. This stone is only found in Karelia Northern Russia and contains virtually all of the minerals in the periodic table; Formed before organic life was established and may have been instrumental in creating life on earth.
Serpentine’s appearance can be mottled, dual appearance, water worn or often polished and come in all sizes. Colors of serpentine can range from red, green, brown red, brown yellow, black green or white.
Lava Basalt’s appearance can be a somewhat shiny, granular rock whose color can be black to grayish. This is a volcanic rock formed from molten lava, is strongly magnetic and was associated with the underworld in ancient Egypt.
Herkimer Diamonds appearance can be clear, oily, inner rainbows, usually double terminated, small to large with a clear color.
Tigers Eye’s appearance can be banded, slightly shiny, often small and tumbled. Colors can range from brown, yellow, pink, blue and red. Tigers Eye combines earths energy with energies from the sun to create high vibrations as well as ground itself simultaneously. This stone is protective and was traditionally used as a talisman against ill wishes and curses. It can be a demonstration for correct use of power and bring out integrity. Tigers Eye is amazing for helping an individual realize both their needs and the needs of other people; It differentiates between wishful thinking and what you really need.
Tourmaline’s appearance can be shiny, opaque, or transparent, long striated or hexagonal structure, ranging in all sizes and colors will be black. Tourmaline is a shamanic stone that brings protection during rituals and can be used for scrying, indicates good directions in which to move and are extremely beneficial for gardens and plants.
Ruby’s appearance can be bright, transparent when polished, opaque when not polished. Small faceted crystal or larger cloudy piece with colors ranging in red.
Celestite’s appearance can be transparent, pyramidal crystals as medium to large cluster or geode or plate like pieces with colors ranging from blue, yellow, red and white.This crystal has a high vibration and is a teacher for the new age of spiritualism. Celestite’s useful for the arts, but don’t place in direct sunlight as colors will fade.
Lapis Lazuli’s appearance can be dense, veined, looks like the night sky. All sizes, sometimes tumbled with colors of deep blue flecked with gold.
Garnet’s appearance can be transparent or translucent crystal, often small and faceted or larger opaque pieces. Colors can range from red, pink, green, orange, yellow and black.
Labradorite’s appearance can be all sizes, usually polished. Dark until it catches the light, then iridescent blue or gold flashes. Yellow form is transparent, usually small and tumbled. Colors can range from grayish to black with blue, and yellow. Labradorite is a highly mystical and protective stone; Known as a bringer of light, it raises consciousness and connects with universal life energy.
Fuchsite’s appearance can be plate like, and layered. All sizes with colors ranging in green. Fuchsite is an excellent for people who fall into savior or rescuer mode.
Chrysocolla’s appearance can be opaque, often bands or inclusions, all sizes, frequently tumbled or polished with colors ranging from green, blue and turquoise. Chrysocolla is a tranquil and sustaining stone that helps with meditation and communication.
Moss agate’s appearance can be transparent or translucent with branching markings like foliage or moss, often small and tumbled; With colors ranging from green, blue, red, yellow and brown. Moss agate is a stabilizing stone that is connected with nature and is beneficial for people employed in biting or agriculture. Known as a stone of new beginnings, it’s great for birthing.
Aragonite’s appearance can take several forms, usually small, Chalky and fibrous or translucent or transparent with distinct protrusions like little sputniks. Colors can range from white, yellow, gold, green, blue and brown. Aragonite is a reliable earth healer and grounding stone that is attuned to the earth goddess. This stone is good for people who push themselves too hard.
Fluorite’s appearance can be transparent, cubic or octahedral crystals, all sizes with colors that can range from clear, blue, green, purple, yellow and brown. Fluorite is associated with progress and brings structure to daily life.
Creedite’s appearance can be transparent to opaque with needle like crystals set on a matrix and colors can be white or orange.
