Minerals and crystals

Moonstone (Peristerite) - rough

This is a natural product, so the color, shape, and dimensions may vary and differ from the image shown.

Moonstone is a feldspar with a pearlescent glow that can range from bluish to reddish-beige, yellow-green, or even black.

In India, it is called “the stone of dreams” because it is said to improve the quality of sleep and dreams.

Dimensions: variable

Material: Moonstone, semi-precious stone

Description

Mineral class: tectosilicates, feldspar family.

Chemical formula: K[AlSi3O8] + Na, Fe, Ba

Moonstone or adularia belongs to the feldspar family and is a potassium and aluminum silicate. Semi-transparent and translucent, it presents a color ranging from white to pearly gray with a soft, silvery luster that evokes the moonlight: this particular optical effect is called adularescence.

Be careful not to confuse it with white Labradorite, also known as rainbow stone, which has blue reflections but does not exhibit the phenomenon of adularescence.

Moonstone: element

Water: the water element concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, intuition).

Moonstone: chakra

Second chakra Svadhishthana (“Sacral”) and Seventh chakra Sahasrara (“Crown”)

Moonstone: mythology

As the name indicates, moonstone is traditionally associated with the moon and the feminine energies of the Great Mother, the feminine spirit of the Universe. Ancient peoples attributed various virtues to this gem, including the ability to favor sailors and save them from storms. In various parts of the world, it is considered a lucky stone, and in India, it is worn only on fabrics dyed yellow, which is the sacred color.

Moonstone: effect on the body

Moonstone or adularia has a soothing action on problems of the female genital tract. It stimulates lymphatic circulation, harmonizes the cycle, and alleviates menstrual pain. It is also recommended for menopausal problems. Moonstone promotes sleep and has a positive effect on related disorders such as insomnia. It protects the stomach by counteracting the tendency toward hyperacidity.

Moonstone: effect on the psyche

Moonstone or adularia has a feminine energy and brings emotional peace, serenity, and harmony. It increases intuition, gentleness, and compassion. It favors feelings and fertility. Moonstone allows the individual to come into contact with their unconscious and to more easily accept their irrational aspects. It stimulates optimism and brings out creativity. It is the stone of hope and purity. It frees from family conflicts, helps overcome difficulties with love, and helps when facing radical changes involving the emotional sphere to not react in an excessive and anxious way. Moonstone mitigates aggressive impulses and improves the relationship with the mother.

Moonstone (Adularia) - rough

 This is a natural product, so the color, shape, and dimensions may vary and differ from the image shown.

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adularescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious.

It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance.

Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to make one's desires come true and attracts everything one needs. 

Dimensions: variable

Material: Moonstone, semi-precious stone

Description

What it is: Potassium aluminum silicate moonstone adularia

Family: Feldspars

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Chakra: 7th (Crown), also usable on the 2nd and 6th

Use in Crystal Therapy: Clairvoyance, Dreams, Femininity, Fertility

Properties of Adularia Moonstone

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adularescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious. It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance. Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to make one's desires come true and attracts everything one needs. 

Benefits for the body

Moonstone has a soothing action on the body regarding problems of the female genital tract: it stimulates lymphatic circulation, harmonizes the cycle, and alleviates menstrual pain, relieves pain during pregnancy, and promotes fertility. It is also recommended for problems related to menopause. It promotes the healing of conditions related to the stomach and spleen. It provides restful sleep and has a positive effect on related disorders such as insomnia.

Benefits for the mind

It particularly increases intuition, which can be of great help in everyday life, promoting psychic abilities, clairvoyance, telepathy, and sensitivity to natural cycles. In fact, it is used to be worn during divinatory acts (tarot reading, runes, etc.) to increase psychic sensitivity. It also produces lucid and inspired dreams, and helps to retain their memory the next morning.

It frees from family conflicts, helps overcome difficulties in love, and helps not to react excessively and anxiously when facing radical changes involving the emotional sphere. It inhibits aggressive impulses and anxieties derived from relationship problems with the mother.

Benefits for the spirit

Being linked to the Water Element, which concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, intuition), it has a Yin energy and brings emotional peace, serenity, and harmony.

It stimulates romance, patience, availability, compassion, and gentleness even in men, helping them to accept their feminine side.

It promotes the control and balance of emotions, helps not to identify with an emotional state in order to achieve a state of peace and serenity, and protects from self-destructive tendencies. Moonstone is useful for people who tend to go from one excess to another and for those prone to easily changing their attitude.

Moonstone (Adularia) - tumbled

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adulescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious.

It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance.

Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to fulfill one's desires and attracts everything one needs. 

Dimensions: variable

Material: Moonstone, semi-precious stone

Description

What it is: Potassium aluminum silicate moonstone adularia

Family: Feldspars

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Chakra: 7th (Crown), can also be used on the 2nd and 6th

Use in Crystal Therapy: Clairvoyance, Dreams, Femininity, Fertility

Properties of Adularia Moonstone

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adulescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious. It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance. Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to fulfill one's desires and attracts everything one needs. 

Benefits for the body

Moonstone has a soothing effect on the body regarding problems of the female genital tract: it stimulates lymphatic circulation, harmonizes the cycle, and alleviates menstrual pain, relieves pain during pregnancy, and promotes fertility. It is also recommended for problems related to menopause. It promotes the healing of conditions related to the stomach and spleen. It provides restful sleep and has a positive effect on related disorders such as insomnia.

Benefits for the mind

It particularly increases intuition, which can be of great help in everyday life, promoting psychic abilities, clairvoyance, telepathy, and sensitivity to natural cycles. In fact, it is used to be worn during divination acts (tarot reading, runes, etc.) to increase psychic sensitivity. It also produces lucid and inspired dreams, and helps to remember them the next morning.

It frees from family conflicts, helps overcome difficulties in love, and helps not to react excessively and anxiously when facing radical changes involving the emotional sphere. It inhibits aggressive impulses and anxieties derived from relationship problems with the mother.

Benefits for the spirit

Being linked to the Water Element, which concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, intuition), it has a Yin energy and brings emotional peace, serenity, and harmony.

It stimulates romance, patience, availability, compassion, and gentleness even in men, helping them to accept their feminine side.

It promotes the control and balance of emotions, helps not to identify with an emotional state in order to reach a state of peace and serenity, and protects from self-destructive tendencies. Moonstone is useful for people who tend to go from one extreme to another and for those prone to easily changing their attitude.

Moonstone Relief Stone (Adularia)

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adularescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious.

It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance.

Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to fulfill one's desires and attracts everything one needs. 

Dimensions: 3.5 - 4.5 cm

Material: Moonstone, semi-precious stone

Description

What it is: Potassium aluminum silicate moonstone adularia

Family: Feldspars

Crystal system: Monoclinic

Chakra: 7th (Crown), can also be used on the 2nd and 6th

Use in Crystal Therapy: Clairvoyance, Dreams, Femininity, Fertility

Properties of Adularia Moonstone

Moonstone (or Adularia, so named for its adularescence effect) is linked to the feminine (Yin), the tides, and the unconscious. It is a mysterious stone that has always been associated with the Moon, whose legends and virtues have been lost since time immemorial. Being linked to the Moon and the night, it is used for journeys into the unconscious and for clairvoyance. Finally, it is a lucky stone that helps to fulfill one's desires and attracts everything one needs. 

Benefits for the body

Moonstone has a soothing effect on the body regarding problems of the female genital system: it stimulates lymphatic circulation, harmonizes the cycle, and alleviates menstrual pain, relieves pain during pregnancy, and promotes fertility. It is also recommended for problems related to menopause. It promotes the healing of pathologies related to the stomach and spleen. It provides a relaxed sleep and has a positive effect on related disorders such as insomnia.

Benefits for the mind

It particularly increases intuition, which can be of great help in everyday life, promoting psychic abilities, clairvoyance, telepathy, and sensitivity to natural cycles. In fact, it is used to be worn during divination acts (tarot reading, runes, etc.) to increase psychic sensitivity. It also produces lucid and inspired dreams, and helps to remember them the next morning.

It frees from family conflicts, helps overcome difficulties in love, and helps not to react excessively and anxiously when facing radical changes involving the emotional sphere. It inhibits aggressive impulses and anxieties derived from relationship problems with the mother.

Benefits for the spirit

Being linked to the Water Element, which concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, intuition), it has a Yin energy and brings emotional peace, serenity, and harmony.

It stimulates romance, patience, availability, compassion, and gentleness even in men, helping them to accept their feminine side.

It promotes the control and balance of emotions, helps not to identify with an emotional state in order to reach a state of peace and serenity, and protects from self-destructive tendencies. Moonstone is useful for people who tend to go from one extreme to another and for those prone to easily changing their attitude.

1 Stone of Relief in Ruby and Kyanite

Ruby provides energy and has an activating effect. It activates the heart chakra and stimulates passion, motivation, enthusiasm, spontaneity, a positive attitude, and abundance.

Ruby improves clear vision and concentration, thus helping to set realistic goals.

Physically, the stone also provides strength and vitality, making it an antidote to fatigue and apathy.

Ruby detoxifies and has a positive effect on blood circulation, fever, the kidneys, reproductive organs, spleen, and infectious diseases.*

Kyanite, also known as bladed kyanite, is a smooth, shiny stone with a layered structure. It is usually blue, and this color gives Kyanite its name (from the Greek kyanos, meaning "blue").

Kyanite promotes clarity of mind, logical reasoning, and sincerity.

It is also a stone that encourages self-expression and communication. It is a suitable stone for singers and people who need to speak in public.

Physically, Kyanite has a positive effect on the cerebellum, motor system, muscles, thyroid, kidneys, kidneys, throat, and larynx.

Size: 5 cm

Material: Ruby and Kyanite, semi-precious stone

1 Lapis Lazuli Stone of Relief

Lapis lazuli is a stone that vibrates especially with the third eye chakra: it develops intuition by amplifying and expanding psychic and clairvoyant abilities.

It activates the pineal gland and opens communication with one's spiritual world, promoting the development of imagination.

Like most blue stones, lapis lazuli also stimulates and activates the throat chakra.

Dimensions: 3.5 - 4.5 cm

Material: Lapis lazuli, semi-precious stone

The meaning of the word “lapis lazuli” dates back to the Persian word “lazur,” which means “blue stone.” Generally, lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan, but it is also found in Italy, Egypt, Chile, Russia, and the United States.

These are very shiny and beautiful stones to look at, but they can take on different colors depending on the traces present inside them. Normally, it is found in the blue variety and contains inclusions of white calcite and golden pyrite.

History

Lapis lazuli has been known for thousands of years: it dates back to the time of the pharaohs. It has always been highly appreciated by the Egyptians both as an amulet and for creating jewelry, and specimens have been found in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

According to the Bible, one of the stones in the breastplate of the High Priest of Jerusalem was lapis lazuli. Part of the Book of the Dead was written on a slab of this mineral, while classical texts document how ancient peoples recognized great value in these splendid blue crystals. They were considered sacred stones, connected to spirituality, wisdom, enlightenment, and harmony.

Why use lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli is a stone that vibrates especially with the third eye chakra: it develops intuition by amplifying and expanding psychic and clairvoyant abilities. It activates the pineal gland and opens communication with one's spiritual world, promoting the development of imagination. Like most blue stones, lapis lazuli also stimulates and activates the throat chakra.

Being a highly spiritual stone, it also vibrates with the fifth chakra, improving creativity, creating clarity in communication, and depth of thought. It is considered a crystal connected to truth, as it allows one to speak without betraying one's heart.

Precisely because lapis lazuli helps develop depth of faith and great conviction, it increases self-confidence and the understanding of one's spirituality, leading one toward the right decision. From this derives what is called “enlightenment,” that is, an instantaneous and surprising understanding of one's spiritual path.

Regarding health, lapis lazuli is connected to the well-being of the thyroid, throat, immune system, respiratory system, and nervous system. It seems that wearing the mineral can relieve migraines and help those who feel anxious or depressed.

Usually, lapis lazuli is quite easy to find, precisely because it is a very beautiful stone that makes splendid jewelry, such as pendants and necklaces if you want to keep it close to the throat chakra, or in the form of earrings if you want to keep it in the third eye area.

Properties of lapis lazuli

Lapis lazuli finds its perfect place at the height of both the fifth and sixth chakras. When used during a crystal therapy treatment with the aim of increasing a person's expressive abilities, it is placed at the height of the neck. If, instead, the spiritual path and clairvoyance are to be promoted, it will be placed between the eyebrows. Let's see what the properties of lapis lazuli are on the physical, spiritual, and mental levels.

Benefits for the body

Chromatically, lapis lazuli pairs perfectly with the fifth chakra, the throat chakra. Physically, it seems to work well on vocal cord problems, helping the wearer express repressed anger not with violence, but with words. It is also used to reinforce therapies aimed at resolving inflamed throat problems. In general, it keeps blood pressure low, regulating hormones in the body such as those typical of menstruation, menopause, and pregnancy. In general, it keeps blood pressure low.

Lapis lazuli works a lot on the feminine sphere, giving women a great sexual charge, especially after menopause. Giving it to a married woman, instead, encourages a sense of loyalty and passionate love for her partner.

Benefits for the mind

Wearing lapis lazuli helps promote dignity, making the individual more honest and desirous of always staying true to their past statements. It is a stone that gives such mental clarity that it induces the person to always express themselves consistently, managing to sometimes set aside personal grudges and conflicts. Meditation with lapis lazuli helps relieve anger and the flow of negative thoughts. It is also used to accentuate the creative side.

Lapis lazuli is used by crystal therapists to gently stimulate the opening of the third eye, helping the person open their senses to the world of the invisible. It is a mineral that gives wisdom and honesty.

It is one of those minerals that leads us to face ourselves, helping us to appreciate the company of the people we love so much when we are alone. It inspires and makes us creative, allowing us to see the world not only with the eyes of the body, but also with the spirit. It is a magnificent gift for children, even when they are in their mother's womb. It is a companion that can help in the most difficult moments of life.

Lapis lazuli is one of those minerals that allows one to regain lost sleep, especially when rest is lacking due to repeated and frequent nightmares.

1 Hematite Worry Stone

Hematite has a protective and harmonizing effect. The stone increases self-confidence and self-respect, and strengthens the survival instinct and willpower. This supports freedom from compulsive behaviors. It also improves concentration and memory.

It is also said to help with leg cramps and insomnia.

Size: 4 cm

Material: Precious Stone

Worry stones are smooth, polished stones used to relieve stress and anxiety.

They are usually oval-shaped with a hollow to accommodate the thumb.

Initially, ordinary stones found in riverbeds were used for this purpose; today, worry stones are often made using semi-precious stones.

Use

Hold the worry stone between the index finger and thumb, gently moving the thumb back and forth over the stone. This action of moving the thumb back and forth over the stone stimulates the nerves in the hand, which reduces stress. It is a natural aid for self-soothing, the simplest form of natural medicine.

History

The use of these stones has many origins. They were used in ancient Tibet, Greece, Ireland, and by many tribes in the Americas. Worry stones created by seawater were generally used by the ancient Greeks. Native American tribes are said to have passed worry stones down to younger generations, creating a sense of connection with their ancestors.

Hematite Description

Mineral class: oxides. Chemical formula: Fe2O3 + Mg, Ti + (Al, Cr, Mn, Si, H2O).

Hematite is a very common iron oxide whose formation is mainly linked to sedimentary processes, but it also forms in metamorphic environments and in smaller quantities in hydrothermal veins, igneous rocks, and the oxidation zones of limonite deposits.

Ash-gray or black in color with a metallic luster, during processing it produces residues of blood-red powder.

Element

Fire: the fire element relates to the sphere of energy and masculine strength (courage, willpower, purification, conquest).

Chakra associated with Hematite

First chakra Muladhara (“Root”)

Mythology

The name hematite means “blood stone”: in fact, in Greek, Haima means “blood”. It was already used for therapeutic purposes in ancient Egypt and by the Babylonians to stimulate blood production and speed up its coagulation, and so too in the Middle Ages.

The crystals sometimes take on the appearance of a metallic flower, to the point of having the popular name “iron rose”. Legend has it that hematite is called so because it was placed on the wounded in war to take away their pain and was therefore constantly stained with blood.

Effect on the body

Hematite improves the absorption of iron by the small intestine and stimulates the production of red blood cells. Useful in cases of anemia. It determines better oxygenation of all the tissues of the body and a general improvement in the individual's health conditions.

It relieves any type of pain: headache, muscle, kidney, or intestinal pain. It is indicated to detoxify the body and absorb impurities from the kidneys, liver, and spleen. It is recommended as a coadjuvant against menstrual pain and during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Effect on the psyche

Hematite strengthens the individual's desire to live and induces them to improve their living conditions. It stimulates willpower and awareness of one's aspirations. It gives dynamism and vitality.

It encourages taking care of one's basic needs and fighting for one's physical well-being. It has a predominant action in our physical body: it is a stone of discipline and concentration that organizes our energies like a warrior preparing for battle. Our inner strength is magnetized and energized by its influence.

It gives a feeling of strength and calms anxiety and panic attacks. It eliminates mental dispersion and overcomes the excessive tendency to daydream.

How to use hematite

Hematite can be cleansed under running water. It is recommended to keep hematite in close contact with the skin but for not too long periods, otherwise it could have effects on the spiritual plane such as irritability and selfishness, in addition to draining energy due to the higher level of mental concentration.

Regarding physical therapy, for the best results, a hematite sphere can be applied to the body on painful areas, but its use is not recommended in case of inflammation. If placed near the heels during relaxation, it melts leg cramps and fights fatigue.

1 Amethyst Quartz Worry Stone

Amethyst is a purple quartz crystal. The shades of purple range from light lavender to dark purple.

It is said that amethyst crystals possess a spiritual quality and can be used to help people tap into higher levels of consciousness.

They can serve as a bridge between physical and ethereal frequencies, creating an opening for enlightenment.

Dimensions: 3.5 cm

Material: Precious Stone

Country of origin of the stone: Brazil

Worry stones are smooth, polished stones used to relieve stress and anxiety.

They are usually oval-shaped with a hollow to accommodate the thumb.

Originally, ordinary stones found in riverbeds were used for this purpose; today, worry stones are often made using semi-precious stones.

Use

Hold the worry stone between your index finger and thumb, gently moving your thumb back and forth over the stone. This action of moving your thumb back and forth across the stone stimulates the nerves in your hand, which reduces stress. It is a natural aid for self-calming, the simplest form of natural medicine.

History

The use of these stones has many origins. They were used in ancient Tibet, Greece, Ireland, and by many tribes in the Americas. Worry stones shaped by the sea were generally used by the ancient Greeks. Native American tribes are said to have passed worry stones down to younger generations, creating a sense of connection with their ancestors.

Amethyst Description

Mineral class: oxides, quartz group.

Chemical formula: SiO2 + (Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Li, Na)

Amethyst belongs to the crystalline quartz family and owes its purple color to the presence of trace amounts of iron. It forms through a hydrothermal process from low-iron silicic acid solutions that collect in cavities created by gaseous vapors in volcanic magma or, more rarely, in rock fissures. The characteristic clusters of crystals on a common matrix are called “druse.”

Element

Water: the water element relates to the realm of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, peace, sleep, dreams, and sensitivity).

Chakra associated with Amethyst

Sixth chakra Ajna (“Brow or Third Eye”) and seventh chakra Sahasrara (“Crown”)

Mythology

The name "amethyst" comes from the ancient Greek amethystos and means "one who does not get drunk." In fact, even back then it was known for its ability to promote mental clarity and was used at festivals dedicated to Bacchus for its power to keep anyone who carried it sober.In the times of the Greeks and Romans, bronze rings with an amethyst were considered antidotes against evil.During the Middle Ages, Amethyst was more valuable than diamonds and was used by the high clergy and nobility, in the rings of cardinals, kings, and dukes as a symbol of absolute power, since he who knew the spirit could also rule over matter.

Effect on the body

Amethyst regulates the bacterial flora in the intestines and the reabsorption of liquids, stimulating metabolism and improving overall physical condition. It alleviates tension and pain, especially those related to headaches, such as cephalalgia and migraines, wounds, and swelling. It is useful in the treatment of nervous system, respiratory, and skin conditions.

Effect on the psyche

Amethyst is a lunar stone (Yin) that awakens within us the feminine aspect of the Universe: higher intuition. It is the gateway to our supreme inner realization, the stone for rediscovering our true Self. It offers us inner peace, serenity, balance, and harmony, eliminates restlessness, awakens patience, and dispels egocentrism. It dissolves fear and helps us face situations with greater awareness. Ideal for overcoming moments of sadness and episodes of mild depression, especially those related to losses or damages suffered.It allows you to relax under stress. It calms tension and agitated states and is useful for meditation. It provides relief in cases of insomnia, dispels nightmares, and makes dreams clearer.It increases awareness and spiritual sensitivity, and leads us toward higher emotions. It promotes introspection and purifies the subconscious, creates a deep faith, and allows us to see divine perfection in all things.

How to use Amethyst

Amethyst can be cleansed under running water. To achieve lasting effects on the spiritual plane, it is recommended to always carry the amethyst with you in close contact with the skin. It can also be placed under the pillow or on the bedside table to promote sleep and shed light on the nature of your dreams.Druse or fragments of amethyst can be placed around the house to positively influence the mood of those who frequent it.Regarding physical therapy, a crystal can be placed in a glass of water overnight and drunk in the morning on an empty stomach in cases of nervous system or intestinal disorders, or held in direct contact with the affected area.