Gemstones A-D

Abalone: Abalone is actually the shell of a type of marine snail and not a stone. Abalone is carried for inspiration, particularly in writing poetry and in creating art. Carrying this stone will give you ideas for stories, writing rituals and creating your own spells. Because abalone has all of the colors of the rainbow, meditation with this shell will help you bring your charkas back into balance. Good for banishing all negativity including sadness, anger or fear and allows you to move past these emotions and on with your life.
  Agate: stone of truth and an emotional healer. Banishing jealousy, courage, fertility, gardening, happiness, health, intelligence, physical energy, protection of children, strength, well-being.
Agate, Banded: Carried to relieve stress. Banded agate will also relieve sadness and other emotional pain.
Agate, Blue Lace:  Blue is the color of peace and calm. The color of blue lace agate is where it derives its metaphysical properties. This stone calms its owner, allowing you to release tension and stress. This stone is especially good for calming children. Good for people who are sensitive to other’s emotions. Calms violence in people. This stone can also represent water and the smoothness helps both women and men to be more comfortable with their feminine side. This stone helps in speaking clearly and can be used for stuttering and also allowing you to say what you wish clearly and understandably when you cannot find the right words. For headache, place this stone on your third eye, visualizing the stone drawing out the pain. This stone will also bring a soothing, healing sleep when placed under your pillow at night.
Agate, Crazy Lace: Allows you to remain centered and focused.
Agate, Dendritic: (milky white with blue/black spots) Dendritic agate allows for protection and safe travel.
Agate, Fern: Fern agate helps close wounds and can act as a spiritual and physical cleanser. Stimulates and strengthens the body. The feel of the stone is good for soothing children after minor accidents.
Agate, Fossil: Fossil agate can contain many types of fossils, mainly shells. This stone will help prevent a person from abusing their own power and will endow the wearer with a sense of humility. For use in battle (both verbal, physical, and mental) it helps the wearer learn to defend themselves rather than attack others.
Agate, Indian: (has an eye formation in the center of the stone) This stone can be used for protection of the physical body and can aid in survival.
Agate, Moss: Because moss agate allows the bearer to get in touch with nature, it is especially useful for Pagans. The most profound teaching of this stone is that of plants. It can also stimulate the healing of wounds and help stimulate and strengthen the body.
Agate, Plume: (Milky with fiery red plumes inside) Plume agate is good for help in meditation and in spells and rituals as it helps visualization and allows the wearer to reach their goals. Good for visualization practice and reaching desired goals. For these reasons, it is helpful to use plume agate in all types of magickal working.
Agate, Sardonyx:  This stone helps to absorb negative energy from around you.  Place it in a room to absorb the negative emotions of others or use it with other stones to clean other stones and tools, especially after someone else has accidentally touched them.
Agate, Tree: This stone, like moss agate and fern agate can stimulate wounds to heal and acts as a physical strengthener and stimulant. In particular, this stone allows the wearer to see themselves and the world as it really is, not as the wearer would like it to be. Gives clarity to the way one sees the universe.
Ajoite: Helps to align you with the universal spirit. This stone is extremely rare and very expensive if you are able to find it.
Alabaster: (A soft, white, semi-transparent stone) Alabaster, because of its color is Used to symbolize purity in all aspects. The whiter the stone the better. This stone brings the wearer a feeling of calm and of peace. Use it to tame stress, fights, and arguments. This stone is particularly good for protecting children and can be worn on a necklace or bracelet.
Alexandrite: Alexandrite is a centering stone. Use this stone for stress or in other situations requiring you to be calm. This stone will allow you to become centered and balanced and will bring together the important aspects of your life. For healing, use this stone for the brain and central nervous system. It can also help when in a rut for it provides higher self-esteem and gives a feeling of purpose. In conjunction, it will help you achieve your goals. 
Amazonite: Amazonite is one of the favorite stones of fairies. Leaving this stone around your home or in your garden will attract fairies and other nature spirits to your home. You will develop your awareness for seeing nature and animal spirits. Some magickal properties of the stone involve emotion and the mind. Amazonite improves one's self worth because it will help you to be honest with yourself. Because of this property, it allows one to cope with changes in their life. Placing the stone on your third eye during meditation will help with clairvoyance, empathy and telepathy skills. I have heard that it helps one to find the strength to speak from their heart and the wisdom to stay silent when you should.  This stone also helps you to develop your creativity, whether it be artistic, poetic, or crafty. This is a good stone for craftsperson's to wear.   A calming stone, Amazonite relieves stress and will calm the nerves. It can be used in more tense situations to relieve mood swings, PMS, emotional disruption, and irrational behavior. A good stone for someone with a bad temper. I have also read that "Placing the stones on the soles of your feet can  increase your connection with the earth and draw in energy."
Amber: Amber is the most powerful and magickal of all stones because it is "drawn from the blood of life itself". Truly, it is fossilized tree resin and not technically a stone. This fossil can sometimes be found to contain bits of plant and insect material. Because of its power, it is often called the "witches' stone". It is useful in every type of magick. Amber has properties which draw money so keep it with your bills or in a box with a little money to keep the cash flow coming. Wearing amber will allow you to release heavy burdens and will protect children. Use in any spell along with other stones as a spell strengthener. Both the stone and oil of amber are useful in healing ailments of the chest and the throat. It will also help with anxiety and indecisiveness. Wear amber for happiness, joy, and releasing stress.
Amethyst: Amethyst is also a popular witches' stone. Amethyst deals with powers of the mind and the intellect. It is the color of the second chakra, located at the third eye. Wearing amethyst around your neck will allow you to communicate with others more effectively. It can be set upon the stomach or the liver for problems with each. Amethyst strengthens intuition and can help with clairvoyance and telepathy. For nightmares or headaches, place the stone under your pillow when you lay down to rest. It will also stop bad behavior or bad habits. This stone repels negativity. Wear it when you are uncomfortable with people around you. Placing this stone in a room will attract negativity and send out healing, peaceful vibrations. Leaving amethyst in a living area or in a place of business will attract good guests and buyers and make them more comfortable in your establishment. This stone will protect from curses and all negative energy. Amethyst was given its name after a woman named Amethyst in ancient legend. Amethyst is said to have properties which protect against over consumption of alcohol.
Amethyst, Cape: Cape amethyst is a good treatment for arthritis. Buy strings of cape amethyst beads and wrap them around problem joints for relief. To cleanse energy blockages, use a small sphere of cape amethyst on acupressure points for a few minutes. This stone helps with inner alignment and is used to balance your spirit and your emotions. Carry for increased energy.
Amethyst, Chevron: This stone is protective and is good to carry when going on long journeys. Carry chevron amethyst to help acquire knowledge for stone healing. Like regular amethyst, this stone turns away negativity.
Ametrine: This stone helps you in your quest for spirituality. If you are in a religious rut, this stone will help bring you out. It also helps turn away prejudices. Wear to protect yourself against others' prejudices against you.
Angelite: Angelite got its name for its ability to attract angels. Wear when you wish to communicate with your guardian angel. This stone also produces a powerful protective shield around it. Wear this stone when you need extra protection.
  Apache Tears: See OBSIDIAN.
Apatite: Apatite is the stone of communication. It will clear up misunderstandings and will help to fight viruses. A stone of release, apatite will help to lift the weight of grief and burdens from your shoulders. It will also allow the wearer to appreciate life and the beauties of life and the universe.
Aquamarine:  Aquamarine is a relatively low-priced stone and can be found in all types of jewelry. Wear this stone during an argument or during difficulties with family members. It will allow you to see things from another's viewpoint and respect their opinion. This stone also helps with grief. It will relieve all types of stress and tension and will calm the nerves. For extreme grief, it brings release through tears and will block negative energy. Use aquamarine to get through negative memories and emotions. Aquamarine is a good stone for children and for those who live around water as it will protect the wearer from drowning. This stone increases spirituality and clairvoyance and its mind uplifting properties help you stay in control, give you courage, and allow you to stay focused on problems and other important situations. Because it helps with clairvoyance it is good to wear during divination. In all senses, it makes the mind more alert.
Aragonite: Use aragonite to amplify your powers. These can be used for spells or prayer and can be added to charms for an extra boost. This stone brings its bearer confidence.
Aventurine, Blue: Good circulation and overall health. Use to lift spirits when you are feeling down. "A happy stone." It may also be noted that this stone has been known to help clear up congestion.
Aventurine, Green: (sometimes called Indian Jade) This stone is wonderful for promoting physical healing. Wear this stone on the area of the body that is to be mended. It will also help with healing the entire body during sickness or trauma. Use an emerald and/or frosted quartz along with this stone for intense illness. If you are lucky to have a piece of transparent aventurine, it is quite powerful. Take heed, however, as it needs washing daily. Run under clean well water and lay flat to dry. This stone is good luck and helps you to succeed. Aside from being an intense fertility stone, green aventurine is a favorite stone of fairies. Offer this stone as a gift for their services or leave them in your garden to attract the fairy spirits.
Azeztulite: Azeztulite is a powerful psychic stone. This stone helps you develop your spirituality and your inner vision. It is a stone of clarity and light. Use Azeztulite during meditation, astral travel and shamanic journey. This stone will protect you as you travel between the worlds, a time when we are most vulnerable. This stone helps you to see and accept what you find within yourself during astral travel.
Azurite: Azurite is commonly used as a psychic stone. It can amplify power for magickal workings and should be used with malachite as they are found growing together naturally and will enhance the other's powers. Azurite will also help you locate psychic blocks and will help you to get past outgrown beliefs and behavior patterns. Use this stone for fear. It will transform your fears of the unknown into a deeper understanding, allowing you to examine them and overcome them.
Beryl: Beryl is an extremely powerful psychic stone. Magicians will tell you that beryl is the best stone for fashioning a crystal ball. It can also be used to create a polished mirror which will reveal the secrets of others. When beginning something new, wear beryl to increase your energy and help you see your project through to the end. This stone is a good psychic stone and will also help to strengthen the wit. Students will find this stone useful as holding or wearing beryl while studying or reading will allow the bearer to remember what they read.
Bloodstone: (very dark green with red or orange spots or bands) Bloodstone is the stone of healing. There is no better stone to use to heal the physical body. Bloodstone is a type of jasper and is often called HELIOTROPE AND EMATILLE. This stone will heal internally and externally upon contact with the skin as well as remove mental blocks. This stone will protect you from taking on negativity when healing another person. Bloodstone attracts money, gives protection to pregnant women and will help you to avoid physical wounds. A "cloaking" stone, wearing bloodstone will prevent others from noticing you, especially in a crowd. I have also heard that using this stone along with the herb HELIOTROPE will make the owner invisible. For these reasons, bloodstone can help make you feel more confident as it brings courage and strength of mind. This will allow you to take control in life and make you successful in your endeavours. Good for athletes and gamblers. Bloodstone is dark green with red flecks inside. I have heard that when the energy held in a bloodstone is used up, the red flecks will turn white. When this happens, the stone should be blessed and returned to the earth. Bloodstone can be used to help with lower back pain and blood disorders. Use it regularly to cleanse the system and help with overall health. By placing the stone into well water under the light of the sun, it will channel the energy of the God and brew a powerful potion. It has also been said that you will see the future in dreams if you should place a bloodstone beneath your pillow before going to bed.
Bronzite: This stone allows you to think ahead and take control of your actions to follow through with your ideals and decisions.
Calcite, Clear: also known as ICELAND SPAR. This stone helps the wearer to overcome problems and can help you gain anything good in spellwork such as love or money.
Calcite, Gold: Gold calcite is used to cure negative emotions such as grief, anger, and depression.
Calcite, Green:  Green calcite is used primarily as a healing stone, specifically for the stomach and digestive system.
Calcite, Orange: Orange calcite is used in conjunction with the inner self. Wearing this stone will help you with spontaneity and with creativity. This stone is good for adults as it helps you find your inner child and allows you to have fun and enjoy all life without any inhibitions. This stone will make people comfortable with one another and can be used in the circle during coven work as it will bring the different energies of all participants into harmony.
Carnelian: Carnelian is a type of agate that is brilliant red in color with no other inclusions. This balancing stone will help with creativity and all processes of the mind. Because it stimulates action, businessmen will find it useful to stimulate success. It will also give a welcome boost to spellwork. For medical properties, carnelian will help with allergies, endometriosis, pelvic disorders, sciatica, problems with the reproductive system, and PMS. Pregnant woman can carry the stone as a charm against miscarriage and to bring about a quick and easy birth. Carry the carnelian to prevent others from scanning your thoughts. On the astral plane, carnelian can help the wearer to pass between this world and astral plane by allowing the astral and the physical body to separate. Place this stone beneath your pillow for vivid dreams while on the astral plane. Carnelian's color makes it a stone of passion and great energy. Use for love spells and rituals. It will also help to reduce shyness.
Cat's Eye: (comes in all colors) Cat's eye helps improve telepathic abilities and strengthen intuition. Shy, unconfident people will find this stone useful in helping them appreciate themselves and promote inner strength and beauty.
Cerrusite: Cerrusite allows the wearer to overcome barriers. Use this stone to strengthen powers of the mind such as memory and concentration. A wonderful stone to use while studying.
Chalcopyrite: (peacock ore) I have heard that this beautiful stone can be used to make rain and harness the power of storms. Due to these properties, it is also good for energy and will help athletes with overall health.
Charoite: (May be plain purple or purple with black polka dots.) This stone repels negative energies and can transform it into good energy. use it to turn your luck around or rid yourself of bad dreams. For the mind, it can help with memory and will allow you to recall your past lives more clearly. For the shy, it provides a source of courage and spirituality and will allow you to accept others.
Chrysocolla: This stone should be used for anyone who is distressed. It will help with stress, fear, sadness, guilt, hopelessness, despair and depression. For a person who needs help recovering from an addiction or any type of trauma, physical or mental. Use chrysocolla for other mood enhancement such as PMS and mood swings. Women will find this stone useful for fending off cramps in the stomach and to help with an easy childbirth. Also good for amplifying power during prayer.
Chrysolite: Chrysolite can be used to attract desires such as wealth, popularity, and fame. At the same time it can help you balance your soul and keep you from becoming greedy. Use chrysolite to get rid of bad dreams. It will turn away negativity and negative feelings and destroy spells cast against you.
Chrysoprase: A love stone. Chrysoprase will attract friends, love, nature spirits, spirit guides, and animals. It will also draw strength and determination from deep within you and allow you to speak with eloquence. Carry this stone in a specially prepared charm bag to allow you to speak with the dragons of the earth. Good for use in legal matters.
Citrine: Citrine, like bloodstone, is a powerful, uplifting healing stone. This stone helps with health in general, bringing the chakras into alignment. Specifically, it heals the muscles, heart, stomach and kidneys and will prevent blood problems. I have heard that this stone can heal gangrene as well. Besides health, this stone brings upliftment for the soul and battles depression, sorrow, grief, weakness, obesity, and guilt. Citirine will also purify any area in which it is placed. Keep a nice piece wherever you perform your rituals. Laying a strand of citrine along the spine or around the neck will help bring the chakras and the body back into balance.
Coral: The deeper the color of this stone, the better the results of your magick. Coral can be used for passion spells because of its color and is also used for fertility. This stone can reveal the secrets of others. Battles doubt and fear and offers protection from the weather and from others' spells. This stone is also especially good for protecting children.
Cuprite: (Copper Pyrite) This stone is associated with darkness, silence and solitude. Self discovery. This stone is good to use during meditation and soul-searching as it prevents you from lying to yourself.
Desert Rose: (Gypsum) This form of gypsum is created in deserts and on beaches when lightning strikes the sand and instantly melts it. Desert rose is extremely powerful and must be used with extreme caution. It can bring energy to any spell and will bring the bearer confidence. Beware, however, for overuse of this stone can bring headache and other problems.
Diamond: Diamond is the stone of clarity and purity. This stone can strengthen and give its wearer confidence as well as provide wisdom. This stone can be used to obtain power and fame. Diamond is also known to turn away negative thoughts and spells. This stone is best used when coupled with iron or other stones containing iron such as lodestones (natural magnets), pyrite, hematite, or pure iron.
Dioptase: Dioptase is a spiritual stone allowing for spiritual growth, soul-searching, forgiveness, and self-worth. Use this stone during meditation. It can help the user solve problems or past experiences.
Dumortierite: Protects against another's curses. This stone is a powerful deflector of all negative energy and brings about justice. This stone can cause strange coincidences and can sometimes bring about chaos. The stone of Karma. Dumortierite is good for artists and writers as it inspires and lends creativity to the wearer. Opens the mind to other ideas and possibilities.