The Meaning of Gemstones 

Here is a brief guide to the folklore and legends of some of the most popular stones. The notes for each stone include ancient and modern beliefs world-wide and are shown as a mythological record only for interest and information.

The stones are created in the Earth slabs (plates) which move around by a few inches each year due to the activity in the Earth's central hot core and are formed by material rising and then solidifying.  Over millions of years due to different pressure, temperature, chemical or physical effects, a massive number of variations has been created - for example, a Ruby from Burma will tend to have a darker red hue than a Ruby from another area.

For those that believe in the power of crystals and gemstones, one of the more popular theories is that they have the capacity to absorb energies, emotions and knowledge and that the varying composition and structure of each variety results in each type absorbing different powers. These powers are then naturally imparted to the user.

Stone	Related to	Reputed Healing Qualities (from crystal healers)
Agate	Competition, Eloquence	Fevers, Gums, Circulation
Amber	Career, Accomplishment	Chest, Depression
Amethyst	Moderation, Devotion	Insomnia, Addictions, Neuralgia, Acne
Aventurine	Development, Judgement	Eyes, Migraine, Tension, Insomnia
Blue Lace Agate	Composure, Growth	Infections, Inflammations, Fevers
Carnelian	Passion, Focus	Arthritis, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cuts
Chalcedony	Stamina, Refinement	Tiredness, Depression, Circulation
Citrine	Renewal, Cleansing	Skin, Diabetes, Cirulation
Garnet	Charm, Creativity	Tonis, Anaemia, Infections, Insomnia
Goldstone	Optimism, Development	Stomach, Tension
Haematite	Activity, Stamina	Tiredness, Travel Stress, Eyes, Blood
Jade	Benevolence, Providence	Kidneys, Bladder, Digestion, Eyes
Jasper	Attraction, Comfort	Nerves, Biliousness, Blood, Digestion
Labradorite	Charisma, Relationships	Arguments, Inhibitions, Feet
Lapis Lazuli	Mysticism, Spirituality	Bones, Heart, Eyes
Malachite	Optimism, Recovery	Rheumatism, Asthma, Menstrual, Teeth
Moonstone	Femininity, Devotion	Dieting, Swellings, PMT
Mother of Pearl	Providence, Modelling	Skin, Emotions
Obsidian	Achievement, Perception	Stomach, Digestion, Stress
Onyx	Harmony, Spirituality	Hearing, Ulcers, Heart
Peridot	General, Career	Whole body, Metabolism
Quartz Clear	Purification, Refinement	General, Vertigo, Dizziness
Quartz Rose	Love, Forgiveness	Migraine, Headache, Wounds
Quartz Smokey	Vitality, Fortune	Depression, Abdomen, Spine
Tigers Eye	Insight, Integrity	Hypochondria, Asthma, Limbs
Turquoise	Environment, Comfort	Respiration, Recuperation, Throat
Unakite	Stability, Enhancement	Muscles, Back-ache, Feet

Zodiac Birthday Stones

There are lots of stone varieties and each can be associated with one or more zodiac signs.  Here are a few of the more well-known stones.  (Quartz Rose and Quartz Clear stones are associated with all Signs).