* ABALONE Will help to inspire confidence in yourself and heighten your spirituality. It is said to strengthen the heart & muscles and aids digestion.



* ACTINOLITE Helps you to incur responsibility. Helps alleviate inflammations and is said to be good for liver complaints.

* AGATE Competition Eloquence Fevers, Gums, Circulation Aids competitors in all sporting events, particularly athletes. Also assists eloquence and writing.

* AGATE BLUE LACE Composure Growth Infections, Inflammations, Fevers A stone bestowing calmness on the wearer, removing anger and irritation in its presence.

* AGATE BOTSWANA Understanding, Recovery, Toxins, Recuperation, Heart

* AGATE GREY LACE Energy Balance Recuperation, Vitality

* AGATE TREE Co-ordination Management Chest/stomach

* ALBITE see Moonstone

* ALEXANDRITE Growth, Investment, Nerves

* ALLOPHANE Balance, Sociability, Glands, Eyes

* ALMANDINE Affection, Inspiration, Heart, Eyes

* AMAZONITE Clarity, Insight, Nerves, Emotions, Growth. A benefit to students as it assists clarity of thought and insight.

* AMBER Chest, Depression Uplifting, relieving worries and stress and imparting fresh optimism. Protects against radiations from equipment and machines. Not essentially a crystal but a tree resin!

* AMESITE Intuition, Fortune, Energy, Recuperation

* AMETHYST Moderation, Devotion, Insomnia, Addictions, Neuralgia, Acne. One of the most popular gemstones, it promotes peace and tranquillity and softens any negative feelings. Also reduces electrical energies and ideal to place near computers, TVs, Kitchen and other appliances.

* AMETRINE Resolution, Teaching, Teeth, Metabolism

* ANDALUSITE Moderation, Enlightenment, Memory, Sight

* ANGELITE Bravery, Fortune, Headaches, Infections. An excellent stone for balancing the emotions, enhancing communication and overcoming challenges. Helps protect against worries.

* ANHYDRITE Co-ordination, Concentration, Lungs, Chest

* ANTIMONY Intellect, Progress, Colds, Flu, Swellings

* APATITE Emotions, Business, Speech, Bones

* APOPHYLLITE Tranquillity, Honesty, Respiration, Skin

* AQUA AURA Influence, Arts, Dexterity, Throat, Healing

* AQUAMARINE Insight, Love, Growth, Allergies. Calms the nerves and strengthens the cleansing of the body.

* ARAGONITE Energy, Activity, Bones, Digestion

* ASTROPHYLLITE Confidence, Insight, Recovery, Reproductive, Intellect

* AVENTURINE Development, Judgement, Eyes, Migraine, Tension, Insomnia. Assists the development of mental abilities and also stimulates healthy growth. It is also helpful to competitors to enhance their judgement and calmness during games.

* AZURITE Meditation, Spirituality, Suppleness, Liver

* BERYL Determination, Stability, Nerves, Stress

* BLOODSTONE Kindness, Nature, Blood, Toxins, Depression, Spine. A variety of Jasper, this stone is primarily associated with the bloodstream. It encourages acts of kindness and charity

* BLUE JOHN Strength, Renewal, Vigour, health, Well-being

* BOWENITE Intelligence, Leisure Head/scalp, Tension

* BRAUNITE Stability, Fortitude, Breathing, Chest

* BRAZILIANITE Sociability, Relationships, Nerves, Skin

* CALCITE Comfort, Inspiration, Cleansing, Bladder, Pancreas, Toxins Provides comfort and consolation for those in emotional crises. It refreshes the system and gives new inspiration when you are a little down.

* CALCITE CLEAR/PINK Calmness, Balance, Stress, Nerves, Pain

* CALCITE MANGANO Love Understanding Sickness, Fevers

* CARNELIAN Passion, Focus, Arthritis, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cuts Favoured by romantics to enhance sexual energy. It also assists concentration and motivation. Benefits all aspects of the bloodstream.

* CASSITERITE Endurance, Contentment, Cuts, Bruises, Menopause

* CATS EYE Insight, Security, Headaches, Fingers

* CAVANSITE Intuition, Reflection, Protection (disease)

* CELESTITE Relaxation, Sympathy, Travel Sickness, Nerves, Stress This tranquil, cool stone exudes soothing energy. Ideal for meditation or just to turn off the noise and friction of the world. Enhances emotional protection and good for anyone prone to undue worrying.

* CERRUSITE Confidence, Communication, Anti virus, Insomnia, Nerves

* CHALCEDONY Stamina, Refinement, Tiredness, Depression, Circulation Agate, Carnelian and Jasper are part of the Chalcedony family and this stone includes qualities from each of these. Therefore an excellent stone to improve and refine the character, opening new horizons in the arts, relationships, family togetherness etc.

* CHALCOPYRITE Perception, Restoration, Lungs, Hair

* CHAROITE Assertiveness, Inspiration, Nerves, Cramps

* CHRYSOCOLLA Awareness Expression Heart, Stomach, Blood. Aids expression and comprehension of concepts and complexities and so well suited to those involved with science and engineering. Also a stone for all aspects of the heart

* CHRYSOPRASE Passion, Renewal, Fertility, Ardour, Genital A stone to refresh and add vigour and fire to physical love, particularly for women but also effective for men. (Keep this stone out of direct sunlight to keep colour)

* CHRYSOTILE Partnerships, Generosity, Veins, Arteries, Skin, Lungs

* CINNABAR Stability, Independence, Appetite, Heart

* CITRINE Renewal, Cleansing, Skin, Diabetes, Circulation. The positive influences and vitality of this stone helps with anxieties, depression and stomach tension. It helps those who are mentally lost and seek a new purpose and direction. Leaving it under the pillow at night gives pleasant dreams.

* COLEMANITE Erudition, Loyalty, Lungs, Muscles

* CONICHALCITE Communication, Imagination, Toxins

* COPPER Vitality, Purification, Blood, Muscles, Joints Full of vitality and energy, it can amplify the feelings of the wearer. Close to the skin it is reputed to assist arthritis, rheumatism and inflammations.

* CORUNDUM Awareness, Confidence, Skin, Eyes

* COVELLITE Communication, Renewal, Ears, Nose, Mouth, Tonic

* CROCOITE Application, Industry, Sex organs

* CUPRITE Awareness, Teaching, Circulation, Bladder

* DANBURITE Sociability, Confidence Weight gain, Muscles

* DATOLITE Clarity, Concentration, Nerves, Mind

* DESERT ROSE Perception, Commerce, Stress, Recuperation

* DIAMOND Prosperity, Business, Well-Being, Senses

* DIOPSIDE Love, Commitment, Heart, Lungs, Circulation, Trauma

* DIOPTASE Meditation, Partnerships, Stress, Headaches

* DOLOMITE Optimism, Sports, Limbs, Blood

* DRAVITE Attraction, Popularity, Senses, Bloodstream

* DUMORTIERITE Patience, Medical Skin, Sickness

* EMERALD Intellect, Prosperity, Headaches, Infections

* EPIDOTE Relaxation, Sociability, Thyroid, Skin

* ERYTHRITE Serenity, Mediation, Infections, Skin

* EUDIALITE Management, Recovery, Sex organs, Vitality

* FLUORITE Caring, Bones, Teeth, Inflammations, strengthens bone structure and teeth. It closely relates to those engaged in caring, nursing or healing, imparting a placid and restorative quality.

* FRANKLINITE Imagination, Security, Eyes, Hair

* FULGURITE Leadership, Control, Muscles, Immune system

* GALENA Dedication, Medical, Insomnia

* GARNET Charm, Creativity, Tonic, Anaemia, Infections, Insomnia Used by travellers as an amulet, particularly for night travel. A stimulus to painting, sculpture, writing and other creative work. It is also worn to attract lovers.

* GOETHITE Perseverance, Competing, Nerves

* GOLD STONE Optimism Development Stomach, Tension

* GYPSUM Insight, Assurance, Body Tissue, Reproductive

* HEMATITE Activity, Stamina, Tiredness, Travel Stress, Eyes, Blood. Alleviates travel tiredness and stress, particularly for air journeys. It provides extra energy, courage and endurance.

* HAWKS EYE Confidence, Intellect, Nerves, Body Tissue

* HERDERITE Exploration, Leadership, Passion

* HERKIMER DIAMOND Stamina, Learning, Energy, Vigour. A special clear quartz, favoured as a strong stone for opening the mind to new understanding and learning (education etc). Increases the power of other stones. Also for good dreams.

* HORNBLENDE Wisdom, Communication, Balance, Toes, Fingers

* HOWLITE Resilience, Competing, Bones, Teeth

* ICELAND SPAR Awareness, Friendship, Toxins, Bones

* ILVAITE Renewal, Patience, Liver, Stomach

* IOLITE Control, Management, Chest, Addiction

* IRNAMITE Emotions, Judgement, Strains, Muscles

* JADE Benevolence, Providence, Kidneys, Bladder, Digestion, Eyes Renowned as a talisman in many countries, it is used as an amulet to ensure safe travel and to protect against risks and negative people. Also attracts friendships, promotes long life and encourages prosperity.

* JASPER Attraction, Comfort, Nerves, Biliousness, Blood, Digestion. A soothing stone which is excellent as a long-term help for all areas of general health, energy, emotions and intellect. It works slowly and should be kept as a constant companion. Works well with all other stones.

* JASPER FANCY Consolation, Bravery, Heart, Nervousness

* JASPER LEOPARDSKIN Safety, Focus, Glands, Eyes

* JASPER OCEAN Assurance, Calmness, Toxins, Fevers

* JASPER YELLOW Endurance, Protection, Stomach, Liver

* JET Sympathy, Healing, Migraine, Negativity

* KAMMERITE Activity, Flexibility, Genitals, Joints

* KUNZITE Vigour, Emotions, Skin, Heart. Provides protection and support for the emotions. Also helps with the circulation. Hiddenite is a variety.

* KYANITE Energy, Finance, Hearing, Dexterity

* LABRADORITE Charisma, Relationships, Arguments, Inhibitions, Feet. Remarkable for its ice-blue lights this stone is now very popular. It brings out the hidden qualities in the personality, making the wearer more attractive to others for friendships and partners. In business, improves rapport with colleagues and customers.

* LAPIS LAZULI Mysticism, Spirituality, Bones, Heart, Eyes. Regarded as a heavenly stone in ancient times for its apparent unearthly quality. It completely refreshes the spirit and creates a pure, ethical atmosphere. Placed in a room, it can fill the area with its qualities.

* LARIMAR Rapport, Mediation, Breathing, Neck

* LAVAKITE Learning, Achievement, Brain, Adaptability

* LAZULITE Purity, Serenity, Sunburn, Teeth

* LEPIDOLITE Restoration, Balance, Nerves, Pessimism, Insomnia A most relaxing stone, bringing new optimism and balance at times of worry and self criticism. Inspires self-love and untroubled sleep.

* LEUCITE Clarity, Energy, Nerves, Protection

* LODESTONE Communication, Teamwork, Circulation, Glands

* MAGNETITE Composure, Learning, Heart

* MAGNESITE Enlightenment, Emotions, Fevers, Bones

* MALACHITE Optimism, Recovery, Rheumatism, Asthma, Menstrual, Teeth Raises the spirits, clarifies problems and gives fresh optimism. It is also reputed to bring prosperity in business and trade and helps to turn things round when all is not well.

* MOLDAVITE Sensitivity, Insight, Hair, Fertility, Renewal

* MOOKAITE Responsibility, Machinery, Stable Health

* MOONSTONE Femininity, Devotion, Dieting, Swellings, PMT. A symbol of female power, the stone attracts lovers and romance, promotes fidelity in a partner and emphasises female attributes. It enhances beauty and bestows a long and healthy life.

* MORGANITE Intellect, Commerce, Hearing, Vertigo

* MOSS AGATE Identity, Meditation, Lungs, Glands

* MOTHER OF PEARL Providence, Modelling, Skin, Emotions

* MTOROLITE Serenity, Capability, Nerves, Backache

* MUSCOVITE Inspiration, Speech, Muscles, Energy

* OAKSTONE Endurance, Stability, Muscles

* OBSIDIAN Achievement, Perception, Stomach, Digestion, Stress A stone of achievement for those working to a goal in their life. It creates positive influences to overcome problems. and provides inner tranquillity to ease stress symptoms. An excellent general healer.

* OLIVINE see Peridot

* ONYX Harmony, Spirituality, Hearing, Ulcers, Heart Intensifying devotion and contemplation, it was used in rosaries. A get away from it all stone which allows peace of mind and pleasant reflection. It associates with music, benefiting both composers and listeners.

* OPAL Attraction, Theatre, Chest, Creativity

* OPALITE Invention, Management, Fatigue

* PAUA SHELL Versatility, Humour, Tension, Depression

* PEACOCK ORE (Bornite) Charm, Entertainment, Eyes, Brain

* PEARL Assurance, Painting, Tonic, Headaches, Tension

* PERIDOT General, Career, Whole body, Metabolism. Great for clearing past bad experiences.

* PHENACITE Intellect, Insight, Stomach, Limbs

* PREHNITE Confidence, Business, Mental Energy, Slimming

* PURPURITE Leadership, Prosperity, Finances, Wounds

* PYRITES Awareness, Honesty Vitality, Recuperation

* QUARTZ, CLEAR Purification, Refinement, General, Vertigo, Dizziness. Perhaps the most popular of all stones, it is used by healers for all purposes. It purifies the air and the body, cleansing the system and clearing the mind. Favoured by mystics throughout the centuries. Also known as Rock Crystal.

* QUARTZ, ROSE Love, Forgiveness, Migraine, Headache, Wounds The stone of peace and goodwill. It is closely associated with Venus, giving joy and happiness in friendship and love. The wearer also feels good and radiates forgiveness and rapport.

* QUARTZ, RUTILATED Passion, Contact, Anxiety

* QUARTZ, SMOKY Vitality, Fortune, Depression, Abdomen, Spine Often a good luck talisman for competitors, protecting and encouraging. It provides energy and fortitude and gives new heart to those in difficulty. A stone to re-awaken the dormant inner you.

* QUARTZ, SNOW Relaxation, Serenity, Stress, Nerves,Therapy A very soft stone, exuding tranquillity and quietness. For those seeking a calm serenity. It is ideal for meditation and its mellow nature inspires spiritual and devotional qualities. Also called Milky Quartz.

* RHODOCHROSITE Friendship, Love, Insecurity, Eyes, Solitude A really comforting stone restoring self belief, attracting new love, enhancing trust and loyalty between partners and also assisting the career by self development. Protects against worries.

* RHODONITE Communication, Restoration, Recuperation, Hearing, Amnesia Helps recuperation after a misfortune, rebuilding and restoring. It also assists communication of the written and spoken word and is suited to those involved in the areas of language and the media.

* RHODOLITE Stability, Resolution, Digestion, Glands

* RHYOLITE Stamina, Marketing, Chills, Skin

* RICHTERITE Fortitude, Relaxation, Circulation, Glands

* RUBY Contentment, Fortune, Circulation, Fevers

* SAPPHIRE Love, Partnership, Sleep, Depression

* SARDONYX Forgiveness, Care, Neck, Hearing

* SATINSPAR (Selenite) Insight, Calm, Disputes, Anger, Spine Ideal for a family or meeting area giving a tranquil feel to the location to minimise aggression and impart cordiality. When worn or carried by a person the stone helps in all physical activities.

* SCAPOLITE Achievement, Strength, Athleticism, Veins

* SCHALENBLENDE Fortune, Identity, Muscles, Eyes

* SCHEELITE Awareness, Relationships, Colds, Recovery

* SCHORL Practicality, Balance, Liver, Intestines

* SEFTONITE Relationships, Learning, Circulation

* SERAPHINITE Intuition, Kindness, Higher energies

* SERPENTINE Meditation, Enlightenment, Stomach, PMT

* SKUTTERUDITE Contact, Psychic, Limbs

* SMITHSONITE Consideration, Harmony, Vitality, Digestion

* SOAPSTONE Loyalty, Cultivation, Back

* SODALITE Meditation, Assertion, Blood Pressure, Sleep, Chest. Gives confidence to those who are shy or introvert, allowing assurance and free expression when with others. It is therefore particularly suited to teachers, actors and performers. Also a meditation stone. Can be used on computers and TVs to absorb emissions.

* SPESSARTINE Renewal, Confidence, Vitamin deficiencies

* SPHALERITE Integrity, Career, Nerves, Eyes

* STAUROLITE Focus, Personality, Spine, Whole Body, Forgetfulness Sometimes known as Fairy Cross it represents the four elements, bringing everything together. It gives a focus and understanding to life and nature, thus helping in education and related areas.

* STEATITE Adventure, Communication, Digestion, Tendons

* SUGILITE Inspiration, Co-ordination, Headaches, Inflammations, Toxins. Frequently used by healers to draw out pain and make aggressive feelings subside. Brings peace of mind and new spirit allowing inspired thoughts and actions.

* SULPHUR Intellect, Protection, Skin, Digestion, Arthritis, Rheumatism

* SUNSTONE Insight, Travel, Eyes, Depression

* TANZANITE Vitality, Athletics, Bones, Worries

* THULITE Dexterity, Meditation, Hands, Tendons, Concentration. Brings the mind and body together clear the mind and enhance dexterity and speed of movement. Good for craftspeople, artists and anyone involved in detailed work.

* TIGERS EYE Insight, Integrity, Hypochondria, Asthma, Limbs The changing hues of this stone indicate its quality of insight, to look beneath the surface and reveal the truth. It is allied to good fortune and bravery and used as a talisman to overcome deceit and duplicity.

* TITANITE Calmness, Judgement, Mouth, Gums

* TOPAZ Assurance, Legal, Infections, Appetite

* TOURMALINE Confidence, Success, General Healing, Good Fortune

* TURQUENITE Industry, Business, Skin

* TURQUOISE Environment, Comfort, Respiration, Recuperation, Throat. This stone expands friendships and protects the domestic environment. It is also favoured for its recuperative power. Left in a room, it can purify the atmosphere and spread tranquillity and comfort.

* ULEXITE Contentment, Industry, Teeth, Worries

* UNAKITE Stability, Enhancement, Muscles, Back-Ache, Feet Gives strength and stability, both physical and mental for those times when everything gets too much and a firm base is needed. A foundation stone which can enhance the effect of other stones kept with it.

* VANADINITE Sociability, Friendship, Lungs, Stomach

* VARISCITE Meditation, Writing, Growth, Digestion

* VERDITE Friendship, Partnerships, Nerves

* VESUVIANITE Intuition, Partnership, Dieting, Depression

* VIOLAN Insight, Vitality, Muscles, Genitals

* WAVELLITE Control, Management, Inner self

* WILLIAMSITE Tranquillity, Candour, Lungs, inflammations

* WOLLASTONITE Moderation, Grounding, Bones, Glands

* WULFENITE Relationships, Invigoration, Female reproductive, digestion

* ZEOLITE Independence, Clarity, Addictions, Toxins

* ZIRCON Clarity, Teaching, Insomnia, PMT

* ZOISITE Attraction, Entertainment, Fingers, Fertility

Zodiac Stones

* ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20 = Citrine, Agate, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Jade

* TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21 = Jasper, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Jade, Satinspar

* GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 21 = Aventurine, Unakite, Agate, Citrine, Apatite

* CANCER JUN 22 - JUL 22 = Chalcedony, Haematite, Sodalite, Moonstone, Carnelian

* LEO JUL 23 - AUG 23 = Labradorite, Amazonite, Carnelian, Jasper, Bloodstone

* VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 22 = Amethyst, Jade, Amazonite, Carnelian, Jasper

* LIBRA SEP 23 - OCT 23 = Moonstone, Chrysoprase, Amethyst, Blue lace, Agate, Sodalite

* SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22 = Tigers Eye, Amethyst, Jasper, Unakite, Moonstone

* SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21 = Sodalite, Obsidian, Smokey Quartz, Chalcedony, Aventurine

* CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20 = Smokey Quartz, Opalite, Amethyst, Aragonite, Tigers Eye

* AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 18 = Rhodonite, Rhyolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Aventurine

* PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20 = Turquoise, Blue lace, Agate, Calcite, Carnelian, Amethyst

ALL SIGNS - QUARTZ, ROSE QUARTZ