The Ultimate Guide to Crystals and Stones by Uma Silbey

A practical path to personal power, self-development and healing

 

It has twelve chapters – and on contents page it tells what will be in each chapter. The purple boxes have a mantra, sentence, proverb. A meditation or exercise in a green box. Information for using crystals not about crystals (like this what the crystals mean and where they come from and hardness, etc). Talks about chakras, basics of quartz crystal energy works. Crystal shapes/formations and crystal readings are also talk about. So this is a book more of information on using them rather than an introduction to individual crystals.

This wont go from one crystal to the next but again is more informational.

The Crystal Code by Tamara Driessen

Balance your Energy, Transform Your Life

 

Crystal 101 is more of shopping, maintenance, chakras and more. Rituals include meditation, altar and grids. In the guide you get the name, what they help with, information, mantra, physical healing, chakra and source. As well you get an image of the crystal. In the section of colour and meaning there is a few sentences per colour, and is not that long. So the reader does get a quick introduction to a small selection of crystals, one that are used more often and are great crystals.

Amethyst

 

Uses: Intuition, Meditation, Protection, Purification, Wisdom, Increases nobility, Spiritual awareness, Psychic abilities, Inner peace and healing, Healing of body, mind & soul, Positive transformation, Meditation, Balance, Relieves stress, Communication

 

About the Stone

Amethyst is a 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. The only difference between regular clear quartz and amethyst is the color, which is caused by iron and aluminum that were present while the stone was forming. Amethyst is always a shade of purple, sometimes very light, other times very dark, and occasionally you will find red dots or red or blue hues in the stone.

The typical color of an amethyst boasts the color of royalty, a rich violet-purple. It comes in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve. It is a variety of quartz, the most highly prized variety. The natural abundance and infinite variety of quartz have made it the most widely used of all gem minerals. It is often found in the form of six sided crystals. It occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks, particularly granite and gneiss. The physical properties of amethyst vary greatly from one location to another. Experts can tell where an amethyst is from just by looking at it.

Amethyst and citrine are closely related: citrine is formed when amethyst is exposed to heat when forming. Some people even call citrine “burnt amethyst”. When citrine and amethyst are found together in one piece, it is called ametrine and is very sought after.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and is mentioned under the astrological signs Pisces, Aries, Aquarius, and Sagittarius. Should also be worn on Thursdays, “Thor’s Day.” It is considered a Gem of Spring, and though historically given as a gift on the seventeenth wedding anniversary. It is now the gemstone for ones sixth year wedding anniversary.

 

Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of those born in the month of February.

Amethyst Natural Birthstone: Amethyst is one of the natural birthstones of those born as the old year wanes and the new is about to arrive at the winter solstice (November 21 - December 20). Amethyst crystals bring you creativity, perception, self knowledge, and insight.

Amethyst - Zodiac Stone of Pisces: Amethyst is the zodiac stone for those born under the sign of Pisces as winter makes way for spring, from February 19 to March 20. Pisces’ symbol is two fish swimming in the opposite directions of each other, and illustrates the problem of dealing with conflicting emotions and goals. Pisceans love making friends and being around them, and often put their friends’ interests and needs before their own. They are very empathetic and enjoy giving gifts. They are quite resilient in life, and are successful in the businesses of art, music, marketing and drama.

 

Chakras are the Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra, its planet is Jupiter and elements are air and water.

Amethyst is found in Russia, India, Brazil, US, Canada, Australia, and South Korea.

Amethyst has been a prized gem for centuries. The use of amethyst dates back to Neolithic times. It has often been associated with royalty, and used in crowns and royal rings from Egypt to Britain. In the Smithsonian there is an amethyst weighing four hundred pounds.

Amethysts from Veracruz, Eastern Mexico, tend to be very pale, while specimen from Guerrero, Southwest-Central Mexico, tends to be very brightly colored. The color of an amethyst is very unstable and can diminish with protracted exposure to sunlight. Pale stones may be set in a closed setting with a backing of foil to enhance the color. The purple color of the stone actually comes from iron impurities within. Deep rich purple colors are the most valuable kind. Amethysts are graded, with the best-quality, darkest specimens called “Siberian,” regardless of where they are from. Mid quality stones are “Uruguayan” and lesser quality specimens are “Bahain.” Pale stones are called “Rose of France.”

Amethysts are found mostly in Western India, Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar, the United States, Soviet Union, Australia, South Africa, Southwestern Sri Lanka, South America and Africa.

 

Ancient civilizations prized the stone more than many gems, which today, enjoy more recognition and value, including the sapphire and the ruby. In olden times, Amethyst saw its place in the Christian church, worn on Bishops’ rings. The royal purple color used to symbolize Christ. Saint Valentine was thought to wear a ring set with an antique Amethyst carved with an image of Cupid. The stone is also a symbol of Saint Matthias. There are a number of Biblical references to the amethyst. It was also one of the twelve precious stones in the high priest Aaron’s breastplate. The twelfth foundation of the Holy City was built of amethyst. For some time, true amethyst was valued equally with the diamond. Then great finds in South America and elsewhere made it more plentiful. As its rarity decreased, so did its price.  The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.

 

In Fenf Shui, Amethyst utilizes Fire Energy. Fiire energy is the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity. It is Yang in nature. It is the energy of heat, action, emotion and passion - of ideas, of concepts, and sex. It is traditionally associated with the south area of a home or room, and with the fame and reputation area of your dwelling. Use its energy to give your life the boost it needs to enhance your standing in the community and within your family.

 

Amethyst Spiritual Energy

Amethyst carries a high spiritual vibration of humility and devotion to the Divine. It is highly conducive to stilling one’s thoughts in prayer and meditation, and surrendering to that which is greater than the self. Amethyst also stimulates the higher mind to receive one’s spiritual power as a creation of the Divine being and to open to the insights, wisdom and guidance that is offered.

Amethyst is a stone of spiritual protection and purification, cleansing one’s energy field of negative influences and attachments, and creating a resonant shield of spiritual Light around the body. It acts as a barrier against lower energies, psychic attack, geopathic stress and unhealthy environments. It is a valuable protection for those doing psychic or intuitive work, and enhances personal environments with a healing and protective circle of Light.

 

Geologic Occurrence of Amethyst

Small amounts of amethyst are found at many locations throughout the world in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Faceting, cabbing and ornamental grade amethyst can be found in all of these locations; however, the amount is usually insufficient to support an ongoing mining operation.

The world’s most important amethyst deposits are usually found in the fractures and cavities of igneous rocks. In Brazil and Uruguay large amounts of amethyst are found in the cavities of basalt flows. Large cavities can contain hundreds of pounds to several tons of amethyst crystals.

Smaller cavities, known as geodes, are often opened in a way that displays the crystals inside and then fitted with a base that allows them to be used as home or office decor. They are popular sales items at rock shops and mineral shows.

Other productive amethyst deposits are located in Canada, France, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and the United States.

Amethyst has been produced at many locations in the United States. Much of it has been as a byproduct of other mining operations. Today, the only commercially run amethyst mine in the United States is the Four Peaks Mine in Arizona. The mine is well known for producing amethyst with a reddish purple color. The deposit was also known by Native Americans because a few amethyst arrowheads have been found nearby. Some of the amethyst in the Spanish crown jewels may be from this deposit, brought back to Spain by Spanish explorers.

 

Amethyst Goddess Crystals

Amethyst honors Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt, and Childbirth. She represents the love of the mountains and the forests where she chooses to spend her life. Her comfort is sought by women in labor.

Amethyst also honors Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Moon, and Protector of Animals.

 

Lore

The word amethyst comes from Greek, and means “to not intoxicate”. It was traditionally used by Greeks and Romans as a way to keep themselves sober. It was said that an amethyst could prevent the bearer from becoming excessively drunk and also instills a sober and serious mind. It was believed that if a person drank from a cup or goblet made entirely of amethyst, he or she would not get drunk at all. Amethyst has also been used to deal with insomnia, grief, and addictions.

 

According to Greek mythology, Amethyst was a young virgin who became the object of wrath of the Greek God Dionysus after he became intoxicated with red wine. When Amethyst cried out to Goddess Diana for help, she immediately turned the girl into a white, shimmering stone. When Dionysus realized what had happened and felt remorse for his actions, his tears dripped into his goblet of red wine. The goblet overturned, and the red wine spilled all over the white rock, saturating it until it became the purple quartz that is now known as Amethyst.

 

Ancient Egyptians used the stone as the representative of the zodiac sign of the goat. The goat was considered the enemy of vines and vineyards, and therefore the antidote of wine. Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.

 

Amethyst has been thought to have many attributes throughout history, and all of them are good. The stone was thought to control evil thoughts, quicken intelligence, make a shrewd man in business, preserve soldiers from battle wounds, aid the warrior to victory, help the hunter in search of his game, protect the wearer from contagious diseases, and put demons to flight if the figure of a bear is inscribed on the jewel. Amethyst was known as a gem that would bring forth the highest, purest aspirations of human kind. Chastity, sobriety, and control over one’s thoughts were all attributes heightened by wearing the stone. The gem would guard against the anger of passion, and the violent or base nature of its wearer. The stone encouraged calm, bravery, and contemplation.

 

Amethyst has religious connotations, as well. It was one of the twelve stones that adorned the breastplate of the high priest Aaron (Exodus 39). Amethyst later has stood for the tribe of Dan, one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. The Apostle Matthias and the Guardian Angel Adnachiel spirit are associated with Amethyst, as well. During the Middle Ages, Amethyst stood for piety and celibacy and was therefore worn by members of the Catholic Church clergy and was used to adorn crosses.

During the Renaissance, Amethyst has stood for humility and modesty. Throughout the ages, powerful and rich monarchs have used Amethyst as a symbol of royalty, and some Amethysts even decorate the British Crown Jewels. Rumor has it that Amethyst was a personal favorite of Queen Catherine the Great of Russia.

 

Historically, the stone was believed to assist prophecy and visions and to bring riches and powers to its owners. It has always been associated with the civil and religious classes that have ruled human cultures. In the Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, the amethyst enhances the wealth corner focusing on the giving and receiving of material wealth. At the highest level, amethyst bestows the spiritual understanding required to reach the state of bliss. It is associated with the crown chakra at the top of the head where divine essence enters. It is a good stone to solve discord, suggested for children and warring relatives. In Renaissance magic, an amethyst engraved with the image of a bear was worn as a protective amulet. In Graeco-Roman times, rings of amethyst set in bronze were worn as charms against evil, and magical cups carved from amethyst banished sorrow and evil from all who drank.

 

Healing Properties of Amethyst

Amethyst is a powerhouse stone. It vibrates at a high frequency, creating a bubble of spiritual protection against negative energy. It awakens higher consciousness, assists in wise decision-making free of emotional confusion, and facilitates meditation and intuition.

 

For centuries, amethysts have been thought to be an excellent remedial for many ailments. Hundreds of years ago, the amethyst was moistened with saliva and rubbed on the face to banish pimples and rough skin. Today it is used in spells designed to magnify beauty. In traditional Chinese medicine, amethyst is prescribed for stomach pains and bad dreams. It may also be used for the healing of illnesses of the lungs. It is believed to help detoxify the body and can be most useful in cleansing the pectoral region. Amethysts are valuable in treating the central nervous system as well as the brain. When worn close to the head, as in a pair of amethyst earrings, not only are they said they alleviate a headache, but they will also help clear one’s thinking process, allowing one to process information more efficiently. It is believed to loosen blocks in the mind where mental functioning has become confused and undirected, and frees the way to clearer thinking. They are also believed to help people who suffer from a faulty memory.

 

Amethysts are recommended to those who deal with stress a lot, such as people with an excessive work ethic who are unable to enjoy relaxation. This quality is also believed useful when treating insomnia too. Amethysts also help those who are prone to depression and an overall melancholy feeling. Many also believe that amethysts are useful for those working to transcend chemical dependence. The stones may work as talismans to provide inner strength when battling dependency. Amethyst is believed to target the pituitary gland, which directs the endocrine system, the pineal gland, where altered states of consciousness and psychic skills are thought to be triggered, and the entire cerebral cortex in the brain. It is therefore felt to be a tonic for headaches, mental illness, anxiety, concussions, and depression.

 

Amethysts are also used for natural healing. It is a stone steeped in ancient magic and is as popular today as it was two thousand years ago. If placed beneath a pillow or worn to bed, it supposedly drives off insomnia and nightmares. It also produces a peaceful sleep with pleasant, healing, and often prophetic dreams. However it will also ensure that its wearer doesn’t oversleep. It is a spiritual stone, with no negative side effects or associations with violence, anger or passion. It is a stone of peace. It calms fears, raises hopes, lifts the spirits, and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our lives. It wards off guilt and self deception, curbs overindulgence, and bestows good judgment. It calms emotional storms and in situations of potential danger, it will come to your aid. It also lends courage and is a powerful amulet for travelers. Worn, it protects against thieves, harm, sickness, and danger.

 

Amethyst is cleansing, both physically and psychologically. It promotes internal balance and harmony and brings stability to the individual. Amethysts are capable of raising ones spirits, promoting self assurance and confidence. They brighten the outlook on life and enhance the sense of humor. The virtues of amethyst include beauty, calm, fulfillment, humility, a loving demeanor, perfection, piety, sincerity, spiritual balance, tranquility and wisdom. Amethyst is often worn during contemplation or placed on simple meditation altars. It is worn during psychic acts and since it is a stone of wisdom, it allows the information received through the psychic mind to be appropriately utilized. The stone also helps sharpen the conscious mind and enhances the mental powers. It is used to improve memory and keeps thoughts in line with life goals. It is a stone of pure, true, emotional love. It is often exchanged between two lovers to strengthen their commitment. It is also one of the few stones specifically prescribed for men to use for attracting women. It supposedly draws “good women” to love him. The stone is also used by those involved in lawsuits to ensure that right is done. It has been long thought to bring success to businesses.

 

Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone. It guards against psychic attack, transmuting the energy into love and protecting the wearer from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress and ill wishes from others. Amethyst is a natural tranquiliser, it relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety. Alleviates sadness and grief, and dissolves negativity. Amethyst activates spiritual awareness, opens intuition and enhances psychic abilities. It has strong healing and cleansing powers. Amethyst encourages sobriety, having a sobering effect on overindulgence of alcohol, drugs or other addictions. It calms and stimulates the mind, helping you become more focused, enhancing memory and improving motivation. Amethyst assists in remembering and understanding dreams. It relieves insomnia. Encourages selflessness and spiritual wisdom.

Amethyst boosts hormone production, tunes the endocrine system and metabolism. It strengthens the immune system, reduces pain and strengthens the body to fight against cancer. It destroys malignant tumours and aids in tissue regeneration. Cleanses the blood. Relieves physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress. Amethyst eases headaches and releases tension. It reduces bruising, swellings, injuries, and treats hearing disorders. Amethyst heals diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions, cellular disorders and diseases of the digestive tract.

 

Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.

Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.

Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches

 

Amethyst as a Gemstone

A purple translucent semi-precious stone. Like all quartz, amethyst is a commonly used stone in metaphysical work. Amethyst is found in many parts of the world, but only a few countries provide the dark, high quality color.

 

Amethyst in Jewelry

Amethyst, because of its hardness and beautiful color is very popular in jewelry. It is readily available at relatively low prices, even for high grade material, and is available in a huge range of sizes and shapes.

Sunlight and exposure to heat causes the color of amethysts to deteriorate. Avoid any contact with chemicals such as household cleaners or hairspray. To clean, use a soft toothbrush or cloth and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water to gently scrub the stone. You may also clean it with an at-home ultrasonic unit.

Amethyst is a durable gemstone, but some care is needed to maintain its polish and natural color. However, with a hardness of 7, it can come in contact with a variety of common objects that can produce a scratch on its surface. Accidental scrapes on hard objects or abrasion with other gems of equal or greater hardness in a jewelry box can cause damage. Amethyst is also a brittle material that can be chipped or scratched by impact. It is best not to wear amethyst jewelry during an activity or at a location where this might occur.

Long-term storage of amethyst and amethyst jewelry is best done in a jewelry box or other dark location. The color of some amethyst can be subject to fading by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or bright display lights.

Virtually everyone can benefit from wearing amethyst. We are in constant contact with other people and their energies, especially in the workplace, and the protective properties of amethyst do wonders in keeping you in harmony and free from picking up negative or unwanted energies from the environment.

Amethyst is a must-have for anyone working in healing professions. Those working with sick or mentally ill people will benefit as these people literally “suck” energy from you if you are not protected. The high vibration of amethyst will protect your energy field.

 

Synthetic Amethyst

Even though amethyst is not an extremely costly material, synthetic amethyst has been manufactured at least as far back as 1970. Since then an enormous number of items have been produced from synthetic amethyst by faceting, cabbing and carving. These have entered all levels of the jewelry trade. This has disappointed many jewelry consumers and made them hesitant to purchase amethyst.

Experienced gemologists can identify some natural amethyst with a microscope if it exhibits color zoning and contains characteristic mineral inclusions. However, much of the natural amethyst is of a very high clarity grade, and finding identifying inclusions can be difficult or impossible.

In the early days of synthetic amethyst, most synthetic material did not exhibit Brazil law twinning, which is almost always present in natural amethyst. This could be used to identify some synthetic material, but when synthetic amethyst manufacturers learned of this, they began using twinned amethyst slices as seed crystals. Now almost all synthetic amethyst is coming out of the lab with Brazil law twinning.

       

Amethyst imitations: A variety of man-made materials are used to simulate amethyst. Shown here are a faceted stone and a piece of rough. These are a Russian glass-ceramic material known as Nanosital.

 

Color in Amethyst

Amethyst is an extremely popular gem because of its attractive purple color. Like the word "turquoise," the word "amethyst" is now the name of a color as well as the name of a gem material.

While the word "amethyst" makes most people think of a dark purple gem, amethyst actually occurs in many purple colors. The purple color can be so light that it is barely perceptible or so dark that it is nearly opaque. It can be reddish purple, purple, or violetish purple. Amethyst exists in this wide range of colors.

Today much of the light amethyst is used to cut small calibrated stones for use in mass-market jewelry. Most of the premium reddish purple color amethyst is being used in high-end or designer jewelry.

Creative people have come up with a variety of adjectives to describe shades of amethyst. These include: orchid and lavender for lighter colors; grape, indigo or royal for darker colors; and raspberry or plum for reddish colors. While these names can be useful in conveying a generalized color, they are by no means precise or clearly understood by everyone.

With a combination of attractive colors, good durability, and affordability, it is no wonder that amethyst is a favorite gem of artisans, jewelers, craftspeople, and consumers.

 

How to Use Amethyst for Healing

1.      Wear Amethyst as a necklace or jewelry for ongoing, every day support.

2.      Place Amethyst in your enviornment, to support specific activities, like work.

3.      Meditate while holding Amethyst to receive deep insight, guidance, and healing.

4.      Assists in meditation and dream work

5.      Enhances psychic abilities and intuition

6.      Helps in breaking free from bad habits and limiting behaviors

7.      Protects the physical environment from negative energies

8.      Blocks geopathic stress

9.      Brings peace and tranquility in the home

10.  Calms the mind

11.  Helps bring clarity in decision making

12.  Reduces stress, anxiety, fear, and grief

13.  Works with the third eye, crown, and upper chakras

 

Amethyst and the Angelic Realm

The beautiful purple Light of Amethyst is particularly conducive to communion with angels. It ranges in color from pale red-violet (amethyst color) to deep violet. If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, an Amethyst of the color listed can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.

 

Date	Crystal Color	Name of Guardian Angel
January 16 - Jan 20	Dark Amethyst	Mitzrael
February 15 - February 19	Amethyst	Manake
February 25 - February 29	Amethyst	Habuhian
April 26 - April 30	Amethyst	Cahatel
July 17 - July 22	Dark Amethyst	Hahaiah
Sept 18 - Sept 23	Violet	Menadel
Oct 29 - Nov 2	Lt Amethyst	Ielahiah
Nov 23 - Nov 27	Amethyst	Vahuel

 

There are other Angels that are partial to Amethyst. The table below gives you the information about them.

 

Purpose	Crystal Color	Name of Angel
Guardian of the Twenty-Sixth Mansion of the Moon	Amethyst	Tagriel
Master of the 3rd Tarot Card "The Empress"	Dark Amethyst	Hagiel
Guardian of the Thirteenth Mansion of the Moon	Dark Amethyst	Jazeriel
Master of the 6th Tarot Card "The Lovers"	Light Amethyst	Ambriel
Guardian of the Twenty-Seventh Mansion of the Moon	Light Amethyst	Atheniel
Guardian of the Twenty-Fifth Mansion of the Moon	Light Amethyst	Aziel
Angel of Saturday and Ruler of Saturn. Cassiel is the Master of the 21st Tarot Card "The World". Cassiel is also the Angel of Temperence, the Angel of Solitude, and the Angel of Tears	Light Amethyst	Cassiel
Master of the 20th Tarot Card "Judgment"	Light Amethyst	Nuriel
Master of the 21st Tarot Card "The World"	Light Amethyst	Phorlach
Guardian of the Twenty-Eighth Mansion of the Moon	Violet	Amnixiel
Healing Emotions	Violet	Jeremiel
Dealing with Adversity	Violet	Mastema
Michael is the Beauty Angel, Tree of Life. He is the Ruler of Sunday and the Sun. Michael is also the Master of the 19th Tarot Card "The Sun" and the 20th Tarot Card "Judgement". He also helps you Heal Fear and Nervousness as well as being the ,aster of the East wind and the Angel of Sound Sleep, Repentance, and Truth	Violet	Michael
Guardian of the Seventh Mansion of the Moon	Violet	Scheliel
Master of the 8th Tarot Card "Strength"	Violet	Sheratiel
Master of the 13th Tarot Card "Death"	Light Violet	Barachiel
Master of the 12th Tarot Card "The Hanged Man"	Light Violet	Taliahad

Goldstone

Goldstone

 

Color: Gold, Blue, Green (Depending on the color)

It comes in various colors like green, blue purple and brown color. Each color that is exhibited by this stone is meant for a type of energy that is radiated from it.

Red/brown Goldstone Associations:

·         Associated Crystals: Iron pyrite and obsidian mahogany.

·         Candle Color: Brown.

·         Chakra: Root.

·         Element: Earth and fire.

·         Flowers & Plants: Brown pansy, honesty, and orchid.

·         Herbs - Incenses - Oils: Sagebrush, sandalwood and wintergreen.

·         Planet: Jupiter.

·         Zodiac: Sagittarius.

 

The metaphysical properties of copper is well composed in goldstone that strengthen the circulatory system, bones and lowers down the pain that is caused due to arthritis.

Goldstone is a man made stone that is made from copper and has many healing attributes to it. This stone was originally created when alchemists were working towards creating gold. Goldstone is natural sandstone that has been treated with cuprous oxide which reduces to metallic copper during later annealing. It gives the material an aventurescent (sparkling) appearance.

It is now known as a transmitter stone that causes light to pass through you, energizing you and encouraging positive attitude. Goldstone is helpful for the solar plexus chakra and also helps to reduce stomach tensions and protect the center of the body.

Goldstone boosts the glow of life force energy, strengthening chi and the inner self. Goldstone places in the home of work environment will help calm over excitability and promote a sense of well being.

Aside from being an energy generator goldstone is also a good deflector of unwanted energies and is therefore also a stone of protection.

Goldstone is a wonderful stone to use with distant healing sessions allowing an increased glow of energy to channel through the sender in particular emanating from the senders hands.

Physically and in healing since goldstone contains copper it is also felt to be extremely useful in increasing the blood flow and reducing inflammation to the body.

 

 

Magickal Uses: Beneficial for Energy, Brings Positive Vibes, Healing, Increasing Blood Flow

Goldstone is a gemstone that helps the wearer to attain his goal with less effort. It makes the person calm and gives him strength so that he may stabilize his emotions. This gem is also considered as a protection stone that acts as the power creator and removes all the negative powers and the energies that are unwanted. It is also popular for its healing properties as it revitalizes the energy field of the one who wears it.

Goldstone is an energy stone.

 

Name Origin: Goldstone is a type of glittering glass made in a low-oxygen reducing atmosphere. Another common name for the material is aventurine glass, based on the original Italian name “avventurina” (from avventura, "adventure" or "chance"). It is also sometimes called "stellaria" or "sun sitara" (sitara = "star" in Sanskrit) for its starry internal reflections, or "monk's gold" or "monkstone" from folkloric associations with an unnamed monastic orde.

It is said that this stone is a manmade glass in which the flecks of copper metal is suspended that makes the surface of the stone glittering. This stone is known for its beauty and metaphysical properties. First created by alchemists trying to make gold. Not really a gemstone, more of a glass bead.

Created using copper and copper salts with a reducing flame. However, goldstone has been around since the European Renaissance, and is said to be one of the most popular gemstones in the world.

 

Historical significance/folklore:

There are a few lore stories about the origins of goldstone. The first is that sometime during the early 1800's, an Italian monk was making glass at his monastery. He accidentally spilled some copper filings into his molten glass and, voila, goldstone was born. The recipe for making goldstone was kept secret by the monks, but was handed down through time.

The second story also takes place in Italy. This story goes that a long time ago, molten copper was accidentally spilled into molten glass at a glass factory in Murano and accidently created goldstone.

The third story, is that goldstone was created by alchemists. One of the many problems that alchemists tried to solve was how to turn iron into gold. Goldstone is thought to be the result of one of these attempts. The original manufacturing process for goldstone was invented in seventeenth-century Venice by the Miotti family, which was granted an exclusive license by the Doge. Persistent folklore describes goldstone as an accidental discovery by an unnamed Italian monastic order or medieval alchemists, but there is no pre-Miotti documentation to confirm this.

Early monks working at a glass factory near Venice, Italy were practicing alchemy when molten copper accidentally tipped into a molten glass container.

This crystallized into thousands of tiny crystals and formed a melt with golden light sparkles. This is how the first goldstone came about. Though it is not technically a gemstone, it is often referred to as one.

 

Gemstone properties:

Red/brown goldstone is associated with vitality and energy. Blue Goldstone is associated with learning and communication. Goldstone is said to be the stone of ambition. It builds energy, courage and a positive attitude. Increases drive and confidence.

 

Metaphysical Properties of Goldstone gem
There are various metaphysical properties and uses of this stone. Some of them are mentioned below; the wearer may have a look:

·         This stone is also considered as a spiritual protector because of its reflective and transparent gaze. It also allows the flow of energy between the spiritual and physical realms. Goldstone is a good telepathic crystal and is useful for channeling star wisdom.

·         This stone brings a good charm and abundance for the wearer. It evaluates the risk and enhances the confidence of the person so that he may be the winner.

·         When you want to be out for a business trip or any adventurous tours then you may carry this gem along with you so that you may feel safe from any type of mishaps. That’s why this stone is also referred to as a protection gem.

·         This stone is also popular for reading the future trends.

·         Goldstone is an attractive gem piece that magnetizes the abundance, harmonizes all types of relationships and motivates the creativity of the wearer.

·         It is also used for physical vitality, energy work and charging other minerals.

·         The copper brown color of this stone connects it to the Sacral Chakra that is located on the spine.

·         This stone is used to remove heavy emotions, balances the mental pressure and make the wearer more creative.

·         Goldstone is said to be a Master Healer, stabilizing emotions and aiding in staying calm.

·         The second chakra that is Sacral Chakra represents the womb.

·         Goldstone helps us in developing the things that we want to manifest.

·         Goldstone also has many of the metaphysical properties of copper, including strengthening the circulatory system, strengthening bones, and easing arthritis pain, which is felt to be extremely helpful in increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.

·         It is thought to increase the healing energies emanating from the hands, and is often used for long distance healing.

·         Goldstone should not be used with animals. With children goldstone will help alleviate fears of the dark.

·         In the environment it is good for any type of land regeneration.

·         Finance & Prosperity: Goldstone is a money charm. It is also a charm for anyone seeking fame.

·         Health & Healing: Goldstone is generally good at detoxifying the system and is useful for anyone who has undergone radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

·         Home: Goldstone will help attract prosperity to your home and is particularly good for older homes.

·         It Is The Stone Of: Amateur and professional actors, anyone who appears on radio or TV, for PR and press officers, and for anyone who seeks fame and success.

·         Ritual: Goldstone can be used in any form of star magic.

·         Work: Goldstone will help attract better pay or a better job opportunity.

Other properties of Gemstone

·         It revitalizes the energy of the one who wears it.

·         It makes the person creative so that he may improve his life and take it on the track.

·         It makes the person happy by inducing the positive and happy thoughts in his mind.

·         It protects the body, simulates us physically and mentally.

·         Goldstone, is used as an energy generator and like diamond, is a good deflector of unwanted energies, therefore is a protection stone. It reminds us to set goals that are lofty and work to attain them.

 

Goldstone, is used as an energy generator and like diamond, is a good deflector of unwanted energies, therefore is a protection stone. It reminds us to set goals that are lofty and work to attain them. Goldstone is effective when you are sending healing energies from the heart, throat or third eye chakras. It is thought to increase the healing energies emanating from the hands, and is often used for long distance healing.

Some of its additional meanings include the following:

·         helps you to stay calm

·         stabilizes your emotions

·         very protective

·         can be used as an energy generator to deflect unwanted energies

·         revitalizes your own energy field

·         gives you confidence and strength

·         helps you to feel optimistic and happy

·         advances and stabilizes energies of intuition, sexuality, desire and vitality

 

Goldstone Gemstone Meanings - Emotional, Spiritual, etc.

Goldstone is great for positive energy, renewing strength, a transmitter stone and balances energies. It symbolises human ingenuity to improve your life. This is technically a man-made stone, however it contains copper, which is felt to be extremely helpful in increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation. As well has been known to encourage faith.

Goldstone is not for the shy and self-effacing, can induce happy thoughts and helps keep your feet on the ground. This stone stops you becoming big headed and activates root and sacral chakras. It is effective when you are sending healing energies from the heart, throat or third eye chakras.

 

Goldstone Gemstone Meanings - Healing, Medical, Physical, etc.

Goldstone is said to protect the center of the body. Also stimulates you physically and balances energies. Goldstone can be gently uplifting and a great mood stabiliser. It renews strength and can help to reduce stomach tension.

 

Blue Goldstone

It is blue in colour with tiny glittery bits. Infused with copper sparkles - a powerful energy generator.

Blue goldstone is a lucky gemstone and a great for providing composure. It aids transformation of thoughts from one person to another, good stabilising emotions and is good for giving energy. It helps remove or repel unwanted entities from your environment. Also the gemstone of wisdom and science, helping us remember the light within the darkness and showing us to reach for the stars.

 

Blue goldstone is good for lifting depression, eases pain of arthritis, rheumatism and other

aches and pains. It is great for anxiety and helps with pain and inflammation. Blue Goldstone is associated with learning and communication.

 

Blue Goldstone can be cleansed using cold water, burying in soil, sage, sound and moonlight. Blue Goldstone should not be cleansed using sunlight as this can cause the colour to fade

 

Green Goldstone is associated with growth and abundance.

 

Note: Crystal properties are listed for information purposes only and are not intended to replace medical treatment. Always consult a physician for proper medical treatment.

 

Goldstone

Goldstone is made of glittering glass, containing tiny crystals of metallic copper that give it its radiant sparkle.  Its color makes it an excellent tool for restoring and balancing the sacral chakra, promoting sexual health and creativity.

 

Its metallic copper crystals are an excellent source for healing arthritis.  Copper is known for bringing relief to arthritic pain by reducing inflammation while increasing mobility and flexibility.

 

Goldstone is also said to be the stone of wealth, as it promotes vitality and ambition.

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This crystal is called Goldstone, and as the name suggests it is used to bring a boost to your finances. It draws on the energy of the sun, so it is useful in the summer to place it outside in order to "charge up". It is associated with vitality and energy so its great for the root chakra!if you need to boost your finances program the stone for your needs, say an affirmation and use it only for this. You could wear around your neck ( like this one) or have a piece in your purse.

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BLUE GOLDSTONE

 

“The Stone of Ambition”

[Man-Made Stone]

Blue Goldstone is the master healer.

Blue Goldstone connects one with the Divine and provides one with wisdom, energy and courage. Assisting with learning and communication, it teaches one to see the light at the end of the darkness and that everything is the source of energy and vibration.

Blue Goldstone is one of the best stones for Empaths, people dealing with hypersensitivity.  

Blue Goldstone vibrates at the frequencies of new beginnings and balance. Associated with the Throat Chakra, it encourages acceptance of who we are, to express authenticity and no longer deny our truth.

Blue Goldstone is associated with the metaphysical properties of Copper.

 

 

[CHAKRA(s):]  HeartThroatThird-EyeCrown

Energy Vibration: 3

Element: Fire and Earth

Zodiac: Sagittarius

Planet: Uranus

[ENERGIES:]

Power

Love

Protection

Money

[PROTECTION:]

Diminishes Psychosomatic Ailments

Protects Against Psychic Attacks

Guards Against Unwanted Energies

Protects Psychic and Empathic Sensitivities

Protects From Diseases of The Skeletal System

[STIMULATES:]

Learning

Communication

Telepathy

Empathy

Perceptions

Channeling

Good Luck

Energy

Courage

Ambition

Balance

Purity

New Beginnings

Higher Vibrations

Motivation

Self-Discovery

Self-Expression

Invisibility

 

[METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:]

Use to increase telepathic communication

Enhances empathic and hypersensitive abilities

Helps one gain recognition

Helpful for children who are afraid of the dark

Encourages the discovery and acceptance of authentic self

Attracts fame and success

Aids the development of invisibility

Very strong generator of energy (use when more energy is needed)

Helps to calm and focus the mind

Aids in the channeling of psychic information

Provides composure and stabilizes emotions

Lifts the spirit and raises our vibration to higher octaves

Effective in the transmission of healing energies from the Heart, Throat and Third-Eye

 

[HEALING PROPERTIES:]

Useful For Migraines

Enhance Eye-Sight

Reduces Stomach Tension

Heals Psychosomatic Ailments

Use To Conquer Bulimia and Anorexia

Heals Tonsillitis

Heals Angina

Helps With Pain

Helps With Inflammation

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GOLDSTONE

 

“The Generator Stone”

[Man-Made Stone]

Goldstone comes in handy when used in any form of star magick.

Goldstone, a telepathic crystal, embodies great healing and protective qualities. This stone is highly effective in sending healing energies from the heart, remote healing and in revitalizing the energy field. When channeling energy, Goldstone boosts the flow of life force energy within the hands.

Goldstone strengthens Chi energy.

Goldstone is an energy generator, making it a perfect stone for healers. It increases the flow of energy, strengthens Chi energy and reinvigorates the inner-self. As a transmitter stone, it causes light energy to flow throughout the body to reinvigorate the inner-self.

**Goldstone is also associated with the metaphysical properties of Copper. **

CHAKRA(s): Root/Sacral

Element: Fire and Earth

Zodiac: Sagittarius

Planet: Jupiter

Energy:

Power

Money

[PROTECTION:]

Protects Against Bacteria

Deflects Unwanted Energies

Protects The Center of The Body

[STIMULATES:]

Vitality

Energy Level

Healing

Physical Strength

Emotional Stability

Composure

Will-Power

Sensuality

Creativity

Self-Assurance

Self-Identification

Optimism

Positive Vibrations

Blood Flow

Life Force Energy

Star Magick

[METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:]

Used to elevate fear of the dark

Great money charm

Stimulates the physical body

Helps in attaining goals

Place in a room to fill the atmosphere with calm uplifting energy

Influences one to overcome depression

Great for anyone seeking fame

Attracts prosperity to the home

Used for channeling star wisdom

Influences a positive attitude

Great for the use of star magick

Attracts an increase in pay

Influences one to have a positive outlook on life

[HEALING PROPERTIES:]

Detoxifying The Body

Antidote For Depression

Eases Arthritis Pain

Strengthens Bones

Strengthens Circulatory System

Renews Physical Strength

Increases Blood Flow

Helps With RadiotherapyChemotherapy

Protects Against Ulcers