For those of you interested in the stones attributes, the folklore and legends of the most popular crystals and gemstones are given here.  The notes include both ancient and modern beliefs worldwide and are shown here for interest and information only.  If you suffer from an ailment you should always seek qualified medical advice and remember, some stones look like sweets to children, so care should always be taken.

ABALONE Confidence, Spirituality, Heart, Muscles, Digestion.
ACTINOLITE Responsibility, Industry, Inflammations, Liver.
AGATE Competition, Eloquence, Fevers, Gums, Circulation.   Aids competitors in all sporting events, particularly athletes. Also assists eloquence and writing.
AGATE BLUELACE 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 DENDRITIC Energy, Balance, Recuperation, Vitality.
AGATE GREYLACE Energy, Balance, Recuperation, Vitality.
AGATE MOSS Renewal, Assertiveness, Heart, Lungs, Skin.
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 talisman for students and scholars, it assists clarity of thought and insight. It is said that teachers favour work submitted by the wearer.
AMBER Career, Accomplishment, Chest, Depression, Uplifting.  Relieves worries and stress and imparts fresh optimism.  Protects against radiations from equipment and machines.
AMESITE Intuition, Fortune, Energy, Recuperation.
AMETHYST Moderation, Devotion, Insomnia, Addictions, Neuralgia, Acne. One of the most favoured gemstones, it imparts 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.
APACHE TEARS Forgiveness, Consolation, Toxins, Cramps.
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.
AUGELITE Contemplation, Justice, Muscles, Digestion.
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.
BARITE (Baryte) Decisiveness, Writing, Muscles.
BERYL Determination, Stability, Nerves, Stress.
BISMUTH Teamwork, Learning, Fevers, Recovery.
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.
BORNITE  see Peacock Ore
BOUSSINGAULTITE Inspiration, Understanding, Energy, Strength.
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, Antivirus, 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.
CHIASTOLITE Application, Stability, Rheumatism, Veins.

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 encourages 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.
CORAL Integrity, Travel, Chest, Creativity.
CORUNDUM Awareness, Confidence, Skin, Eyes.
COVELLITE Communication, Renewal, Ears, Nose, Mouth.  A 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.
ILAT STONE Spirituality, Balance, Vitality, Well-being.
EMERALD Intellect, Prosperity, Headaches, Infections.
EPIDOTE Relaxation, Sociability, Thyroid, Skin.
ERYTHRITE Serenity, Mediation, Infections, Skin.
EUDIALITE Management, Recovery, Sex organs, Vitality.
FLINT Abstinence, Constitution, Cleansing.
FLUORITE Caring, Constitution, Bones, Teeth, Inflammations. Strengthens the constitution, particularly the bone structure and teeth. It closely relates to those engaged in caring, nursing or healing, imparting a placid and restorative quality.
FOOLS GOLD see Pyrites
FOSSILISED WOOD Nature, Stability, Nerves, Sharing.
FRANKLINITE Imagination, Security, Eyes, Hair.
FUCHSITE Productivity, Teamwork, Arteries, Constitution.
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 Generosity, Partnerships, Confidence.
GOLDSTONE Optimism, Development, Stomach, Tension.
GOSHENITE see Beryl
GRANITE Stability, Determination, Skin, Hearing.
GRAPHITE Assertiveness, Achievement, Hearing, Spine.
GYPSUM Insight, Assurance, Body Tissue, Reproductive.
HAEMATITE 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.
HELIODOR see Beryl
HELIOTROPE see Bloodstone
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.
HEULANDITE Receptiveness, Balance, Feet, Respiration.
HICKORYITE Adventure, Flair, Boredom, Negativity, Imagination. An uncommon stone, popular in SW America. Brings new ideas and flair to artists, designers and anyone who needs a boost to innovative thinking.
HIDDENITE see Kunzite
HORNBLENDE Wisdom, Communication, Balance, Toes, Fingers.
HOWLITE Resilience, Competing, Bones, Teeth.
ICELANDSPAR 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.
KAMMERITE Activity, Flexibility, Genitals, Joints.
JET Sympathy, Healing, Migraine, Negativity.
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.
MARBLE Compassion, Care, Fevers, Renewal.
MARCASITE Ambition, Rapport, Circulation, Brain, Eyes.
METEORITE Benevolence, Adventure, Communication, Intuition.
MICA Self Reflection, Understanding, Recovery, Teeth.
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.
MOTOROLITE Serenity, Capability, Nerves, Backache.
MUSCOVITE Inspiration, Speech, Muscles, Energy.
NEPHRITE  see Jade
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.
OKENITE Forgiveness, Purity, Bloodstream.
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.
PEARLSPAR see Lavakite
PERIDOT General Career, Whole body, Metabolism.
PETRIFIED WOOD Transforming, Renewal, Hearing, Cultivation.
PHENACITE Intellect, Insight, Stomach, Limbs.
PIETERSITE Organisation, Objectivity, Respiration, Sleep.
PREHNITE Confidence, Business, Mental Energy, Slimming.
PURPURITE Leadership, Prosperity, Finances, Wounds.
PYRITES Awareness, Honesty, Vitality, Recuperation.
PYROPE  see Garnet
QUARTZ CLEAR Purification, Refinement, 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.
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.  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.
RUBELLITE Prosperity, Recovery, Heart, Backache.
RUBY Contentment, Fortune, Circulation, Fevers.
RUBY ZOISITE see Zoisite
RUTILE Intellect, Awareness, Skin, Hair.
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.
SELENITE  see Satinspar
SERAPHINITE Intuition, Kindness, Higher energies.
SERPENTINE Meditation, Enlightenment, Stomach, PMT .
SHATTUCKITE Renewal, Reconciliation, Depression, Throat.  Associated with the Third Eye.
SHIVA LINGHAM Energy, Wisdom, Fertility, Balance.   Found only in riverbed in Mandhata mountains (one of 7 sacred places in India). Powerful energy, said to have one of the  highest vibrations of all stones. This stone is featured in ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ film.
SIDERITE Intellect, Loyalty, Bones, Hands.
SILICON Activity, Attraction, Vitality, Muscles.
SILVER Perception, Investment, Recovery.
SKUTTERUDITE Associated with Psychic powers.  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.
SPECTROLITE see Labradorite
SPESSARTINE Renewal, Confidence, Vitamin deficiencies.
SPHALERITE Integrity, Career, Nerves, Eyes.
SPINEL Energy, Intellect, Stress, Depression, Skin, Slimming.
SPIRIT STONES Vitality, Awareness, Energy, Cleansing.
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.
STIBNITE Persistence, Loyalty, Stomach, Muscles.
STICHTITE Loyalty, Creativity, Muscles, Chest.
STILBITE Creativity, Understanding, Toxins, Sensory organs.
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.
TALC Affinity, Modesty, Cleansing, Restoration.
TEKTITE Fortitude, Musicianship, Memory, Study.
THULITE Dexterity, Meditation, Hands, Tendons, Concentration.  Brings the mind and body together, clears the mind and enhances dexterity and speed of movement. Good for craftspeople, artists and anyone involved in detailed work.
TIGER IRON Clarity, Endurance, Movement, Vigour.
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, Backache, 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.
UVAROVITE Vitality, Joy, Vitality, Throat.
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.
ZINC Joy, Loyalty, Muscles, Bones.
ZIRCON Clarity, Teaching, Insomnia, PMT.
ZOISITE Attraction, Entertainment, Fingers, Fertility.