For centuries, crystals have been used to promote mind and body healing. Among their many attributes, it is believed they have the ability to bring prosperity and to encourage love and trust.
This fully illustrated, comprehensive guide has an in-depth introduction that looks into many aspects of crystals, from their composition and how they form to their connection to the chakras and how to use them in meditations. A directory of 50 crystals provides information about their appearance, where they are found and lists their uses and properties. There is also a bibliography to take readers’ knowledge further.
This beautiful book is a fascinating and useful resource to introduce readers to the world of crystals and crystal healing.
What is a Crystal? 6
How Crystals Form 8
Internal Structures 10
Vibrations & Healing 16
The Chakras 20
The Power of Colour 26
Crystal Shapes 28
Birthstones 32
Sourcing Crystals 38
Crystal Care 40
Meditation 42
The crystals
Agate 44
Alexandrite 48
Amber 50
Amethyst 52
Ametrine 56
Apatite 58
Aquamarine 60
Aventurine 62
Beryl 64
Bloodstone 66
Calcite 68
Carnelian 70
Celestite 72
Chalcedony 74
Chrysoprase 76
Citrine 78
Danburite 80
Diamond 82
Emerald 84
Epidote 86
Fluorite 88
Garnet 90
Hematite 92
Howlite 94
Lolite 96
Iron pyrite ‘Fool’s Gold’ 98
Jade 100
Jasper 102
Jet 104
Kyanite 106
Labradorite 108
Lapiz Lazuli 110
Magnetite/Lodestone 112
Malachite 114
Moonstone 116
Obsidian 118
Onyx 120
Opal 122
Peridot 124
Quartz 126
Rhodochrosite 130
Rhodonite 132
Ruby 134
Sapphire 136
Selenite 138
Sodalite 140
Spinel 142
Sunstone 144
Tiger’s Eye 146
Topaz 148
Tourmaline 150
Turquoise 152
Zircon 154
Zoisite/Tanzanite 156
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