Crystal Meanings & Gemstones

Top Healing Crystals Guide & Their Meanings

This is a list of the most popular crystals from all around the world with their specific healing attributes. These gemstones are organized by alphabetical order. Click on the images to see more information about each crystal regarding their metaphysical properties, meanings and how to use them.

Crystals starting with letters
A - I

Agate Agate is a warrior's stone that comes in a large variety of colors & shapes. These crystals are known to restore Balance of energies & emotions in the human body. Therefore it has calming properties & can help against anxiety and stress. It also provides strength and courage while facilitating accuracy, perceptiveness & precision. Agate can also restore energy and possesses grounding abilities. It is highly recommended for Virgos and it works directly with the 5th Chakra.	Azurite This stone helps to clear the mind & soul. Azurite also help to develop psychic abilities & boost self esteem. This is a birthstone for Sagittarius and it works with the 6th Chakra also known as the 3rd eye. Azurite is one of the most potent psychic stones and it is known for opening the mind and helping one to "awake". It is an ideal stone for enhancing dreams, meditation, astral travel and mental dexterity.	Amethyst The stone of peace. It helps meditation and enhances psychic abilities. This stone can be very inspirational and it is often used as a stress reliever. This crystal is highly appreciated among people who work in counseling, healing, nursing and people based professions due to its healing and strong calming energies. Amethyst is believed to heal humans physically and psychologically through the energies of divine love. It also helps to prevent drunkenness and relieve headaches.
Aquamarine Aquamarine balances emotions and brings psychological stability. It also helps to keep the mind clear and stabilized. This crystal can relieve stress, eliminate hate, dispel fears and phobias, and help one express himself. An aquamarine elixir mixed with Aventurine may help in cases of skin problems. Aquamarine elixirs may also calm mental stress and an overactive minds. This stone works with the 5th Chakra and it’s a Virgo birthstone.	Aventurine The lucky stone. It helps manifest money, prosperity, heals emotional wounds, attracts love and brings overall good luck especially in competitions and in gambling. It also eradicates fear and stress while balancing emotions. It stimulates positive thinking and feelings of independence. When mixed with Amazonite, this crystal can become a very powerful good luck magnet. This crystal is believed to protect travelers. It may also be placed on top of your computer to dispel negative energies.	Amazonite This crystal is useful for protection against gossiping, the spread of rumors and people who want to take advantage of you. It also helps to remedy unfair work practices against you and helps businesses to prosper while attracting new customers at the same time. Amazonite is known for attracting good luck in finances and gambling. This dream rock also cures loneliness and it can be placed directly on the 5th Chakra. An elixir of amazonite can also be used to help balance the metabolism.
Auralite Auralite 23 is a new discovery among the crystal kingdom. It was found a few years ago in the wonder caves located in Ontario, Canada. This crystal is one of a kind and is being labelled by many as a super crystal. Its name comes from the fact that this crystal has over 23 different kinds of minerals including; gold, silver, Copper, Platinum, Malachite, Citrine, Hematite, Amethyst, etc. Auralite has the same attributes as all the minerals it is composed of. It almost like a crystal on steroids.	Black Tourmaline The ultimate protection stone. This legendary crystal is known for bringing protection on all levels: physical, emotional and spiritual. Not only this crystal will become your personal bodyguard but it will also become one of your strongest allies. Black tourmaline repels negativity and sends it right back to the source. This crystal will also ward off fear and negativity. It inspires, increases self-esteem, returns evil eye to source, wakes you up and combats sluggishness.	Blood Stone Blood Stone is very protective and it was used by the Egyptians to protect their dead and ensure their safe passage to the afterlife. It was also popular among roman soldiers and roman gladiators who carried them into battle as an amulet for protection. Roman and Greek athletes wore bloodstone talismans to help them perform well. Blood stones provide courage, healing, strength, help through rough times, return power, cure limitations and energy blocks, help sleep & overcome timidness.
Calcite Calcite comes in multiple different colors. It helps to turn ideas into reality, so is perfect to bring prosperity and increase creativity. It also helps to eliminate fear. It cleans and balances Chakras (Calcites of different colors are great for this). This is a Cancer birthstone and can also be used to clear rooms, relieve stress and is great for healing physical pain (specially back pain).	Carnelian Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite crystal. He was offered one as a gift and had it installed in his portable watch. Carnelians can help with low energy levels, sex drive, increase appetite, clean blood, relieve joint pains, inspire courage and confidence. Carnelians also protect against poverty and it is recommended to wear one when financial resources are depleting. This stone will awake ambition within and provides strength to move towards you goals and dreams. Great for architects and athletes.	Citrine A gift from the universe to the earth. This is one of the most powerful crystals to have been discovered until this day. Citrine is also known as the abundance stone and it is believed to help people manifest dreams into reality. It will help you attract the opportunities and people you need in order to bring abundance into your life. This creature will also teach you how to use your creativity in order to create abundance. stimulates mental clarity and raises self-esteem. Keep in you wallet!
Clear Quartz Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and amplifies energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals. It also absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy. Clear Quartz draws off negative energy of all kinds neutralizing background radiation, including electromagnetic smog or petrochemical emanations. It balances and revitalizes the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes. This crystal is also great for public speaking; It also enhances communication.

Crystals starting with letters
J - Q

Lapis Lazuli This semi-precious stone was once more valued than gold. It was one of the crystals on the high priests original breastplate and it was highly praised by the Egyptian civilization. It expands awareness, intellect and helps to increase psychic abilities, overcome depression, relieve anger, understanding of spiritual journey, develops intuition, helps to aim high at work, brings promotions, recognition, fame and success. The bluer the stone the more powerful it will be. Works with 3rd eye.	Malachite The healer stone. This rock is known for its miraculous healing properties. It is believe to absorb illnesses and increase the overall well being. However, it has a short life span because this creature is willing to sacrifice in order to cure its carrier from all negativity. Once the crystal is dead, It can be buried in the ground where it will recover with time. It is also very protective and it will go as far as impeding harm by breaking into pieces. It is a symbol of unconditional love.	Moon Stone The moon stone is also known as the travelers stone. It is believed to protect a travelers during his journey and can help attract people and positive situations into the picture. It is also a great crystals for those embarking on a journey to seek a new love.
Pyrite Known as The fools gold, It helps attract what you most desire, provides vitality, confidence, attracts money, helps overcome feelings of inadequacy, gives energy to take action where you need it, protects against negativity on all levels, helps to conquer bad habits, increases assertiveness, aids memory & intellect. This is a 1st Chakra crystal and it’s also a Leo birthstone. Warning: Do not make potions with this crystal because it is toxic. Great stone work working out at the gym.

Crystals starting with letters
R - Z

Red Jasper Great stone that provides vitality, energy and mental alertness to the people who carry it. It can help one stay on track when trying to complete a project or move forward. It is a great crystal to help those who feel tired and in need of an extra boost throughout the day.	Rose Quartz The stone of unconditional love. This gem will teach you how to love yourself, which is a mandatory requisite for attracting love and finding your soul mate. This quartz will quickly draw love into your life. It will also help you balance, heals and rejuvenate emotions and skin! It calms explosive tempers, depression, loneliness, releases anger, guilt & jealousy. It also encourages compassion and harmony. Do not expose this crystal to sun for too long. Drink it in potion to heal a broken heart.	Shungite This stone is unique in the world. It can only be found in The Urals of Russia and it is believed to have come to the earth when a comet stroke the earth millions of years ago. The Russian army was highly interested in the properties of this crystal and it is said that they built a nuclear bunker with plaques of Shungite around its walls to protect against radioactivity. This crystal is loved by many because it offers protection and helps clear the body from toxins when mixed with water.
Selenite One of the few crystals that never needs to be cleansed. Selenite is known for its almost unique gift to cleanse and recharge itself and other crystals. Just place the crystal you want to clean by its side and leave it there for as long as you deem necessary. Some believe it can clean a crystal in only 15 minutes. Crystals love to be around it, so the longer you leave them there the happier they will be. This legendary crystal is also well known for its healing powers. Great for meditation!	Tiger Eye People who wore tiger eye were feared because they were believed to be able to know and see everything before it happened. Indeed, this crystal helps to increase psychic abilities. However, it does more than that. This stone brings protection, independence, cheerfulness, optimism and clarity of thought. The tiger eye will also protect your wealth and attract money. It is an ideal crystal to place in your car for protection.