The healing Properties of gemstones.

The healing Properties of gemstones. By Crystal Flair

If you are interested in the characteristics, crystal healing properties and benefits of gemstones then we have a brief outline here of the most popular gemstones. Please do remember that these are only guidelines and that you should always consult your health specialist when treating physical, psychological and emotional conditions.

Agate - This gemstone comes in a range of colours from white through to black, and can consist of banding. This gemstone usually appears translucent. It acts to stabilize the body and mind, as well as evoking soothing reactions within the body.

Amazonite - Normally appears in the colours blue to green, and is opaque. This gemstone acts to purify the body, and also balances it.

Amber - Is fossilized resin that is most often found in the colours yellow to brown. Within amber bubbles or tension lines can usually be seen. The gemstones main function is to heal the body, however it also creates realization within ones mind.

Amethyst - Appears in the form of purple to violet, and has a transparent look This gemstone allows spirituality and peace within the mind. Creating a higher level of consciousness.

Apatite - Is present in the colours pink, yellow, green, blue, and violet. It is a transparent gemstone, that evokes creativity.

Aquamarine - Is a gemstone found in the colours from light blue to green. It creates courage within a person, and encourages readiness and preparation.

Aventurine - Often found in the colour green, this gemstone is used to balance energies, as well as to protect.

Carnelian - Iron is this gemstones colouring agent, causing it to range from brownish red to orange. It also comes in both opaque and translucent forms. It causes deep relaxation, and protects the mind against negative emotions such as envy and sorrow.

Coral - Comes from the sea, and is present in the colours black, pink, red, white, and blue. It encourages peace, and is representative of diplomacy.

Dumortierite - Is transparent or opaque, and comes in dark blue, violet blue, red brown, as well as colourless. This gemstone creates patience and stamina within the mind and body.

Emerald - Most emerald gemstones are clouded, with only ones of the finest quality being transparent. They occur in greens, from emerald greens to yellow greens. This gemstone causes healing, as well as strengthening mental functions such as memory.

Fluorite - Comes in all colours or can be colour less. It has a luster, and can be transparent or translucent. It discourages chaos, and creates sensible reasoning within those around it. This gemstone also allows one to see the truth in situations.

Garnet - Comes coloured or streaked, and can be opaque to transparent. It is a gemstone that promotes health by removing negative energies from the body. It also provides one with commitment to aspects of their lives.

Gold - The colour of gold can range from a golden shade, to a silvery tinge, to an orange red. Gold allows one to show their inner beauty, and improves on a persons character traits. It is also known as a gemstone of wealth and prosperity.

Hematite - Can be black, black grey, or brown red. It can have streaks of a brown red colour and is opaque. This gemstone provides clarity in ones mind, and enhances memory and thinking. As well as this, hematite has a calming effect.

Howlite - Is snow white in colour, and can display black or dark brown veins. It encourages communication, and provides ambition in ones life.

Iolite - Can be blue, violet, or brownish, and is translucent in appearance. Iolite is a beneficial gemstone during meditation, and   enhances spiritual growth. This stone also balances ones character.

Jade - Jade is a very strong stone, and was once used for arms   and tools. It is most commonly found in green, however is also available in other colours. This gemstone brings out the full potential in a person and promotes devotion.

Jasper - Comes in all colours, and is normally striped or spotted, and is opaque. It promotes one to be caring of others, and is also believed to protect.

Labradorite - Comes in a variety colours including grey black, to colourless. It can be transparent or opaque. It helps one to progress, and also protects ones aura.

Lapis Lazuli - Is blue, violet, or a greenish blue, and is opaque. This gemstone assists one in becoming aware, and brings joy a person as well as relationships.

Malachite - Can be light to black green and is banded. It comes opaque or translucent. This gemstone can provide insight, as well as acting as an equalizing force.

Moonstone - Helps adaptation with the changing aspects of ones life. This gemstone also enhances femininity and assists in the removal of negative energies.

Obsidian - Can appear in the colours black, grey, brown, and green. It is transparent to opaque, and has white streaks. This gemstone can help one to identify and remove their flaws.

Onyx - Is available in a variety of colours, but mainly appears in black. This gemstone promotes self control, and discipline. Therefore helping with ones balance in life.

Opal - Comes in a wide variety of mixed colours, and can be opaque or transparent. This gemstone strengthens a persons individual characteristics, and also promotes creativity and imagination.

Pearl - Can come in white, pink, silver, cream or golden. Pearls can be translucent to opaque. Pearls show faith, and can create purity within ones body and mind.

Peridot - Appears in the colours yellow green, olive green, or with a brownish tinge. This stone is transparent, and creates a friendly energy. It also regulates ones life cycles.

Quartz - Encourages purification on both mental, physical, and spiritual levels. It usually comes in a clear to brownish colouring.

Rhodonite - Appears in the colours pink, rose red, brown red, green, yellow, and black. It acts to balance ones yin and yang energy. It also acts to remove anxieties.

Rose Quartz - Has a strong pink, or pale pink colouring. It appears semi transparent to translucent. It creates the energy of love, but also creates a calming energy.

Ruby - Comes in varying shades of red, and can be transparent to opaque. It represents nobility, and creates mental concentration.

Sapphire - Can come in different tones of blue, colourless, pink, purple, green and a variety of other colours. It can be transparent to opaque. It is a gemstone of prosperity, that can remove negative thoughts and brings joy.

Silver - Allows one to improve conversations, and allows a person to view themselves from outside. It occurs in a silver white colour, however can tarnish and change.