Merlin's Cave - UK
CRYSTALS & MINERALS
(traditional associations)
These are general qualities attributed to each of the crystals listed. If you would like to learn more about crystal healing after browsing this section please click here
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AGATE
General health, self-confidence, energy, reduces temperature. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AMAZONITE
Creativity, soothes mind, quietens anger. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AMBER (more info)
Rheumatism, Asthma, draws diseases from body. Colds, flu, throat infections. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Red - general physical health.
Yellow - happiness, sun aspects.
AMETHYST (more info)
General healer, creative abilities, meditation, idealism. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AMETRINE
Fine attunement, mind alertness, heightens appreciation of inner beauty. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ANGELITE
Peace, gentleness, calming. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
APACHE TEAR
Combats negativity, amulet. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
APATITE
Stomach, cleansing, purifying, uplifting. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
APOPHYLLITE To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Green - protects innocent intentions, connects with devic realms.
White - clarity, purity, spiritual, reflects inner light.
AQUA AURA
Akin to fairy energies, assists over - sensitive people, buffer against grosser aspects of the world. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AQUAMARINE (more info)
Gemstone of seers and mystics. Eyes, throat, cooling qualities, water retention. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ARAGONITE
Adaptability. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AVENTURINE
Heart strengthener (both physical and emotional), migraine, blood pressure. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
AZURITE
New beginnings, ideas, attitudes. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BERYL
Calms nervous system. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BISMUTH
Expands and stimulates imagination. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BLACK ONYX
Confidence. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BLACK STAR DIOPSIDE
Inner depths, dimensional. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BLOODSTONE
Aids against depression, brings hope, detoxification of bloodstream, enables body to carry more light. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BLUE LACE AGATE
Serenity, peace, calming. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BOJI STONE
Balances body/soul, masculine/feminine. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
BOWENITE (New Jade or Serpentine)
Connects areas needing to come together, co-ordination of body and mind. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CALCITE
Expands mind. Travels to the root of the problem. Bones, teeth. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Black - prevents self-deception in a gentle way.
White - expansive energies.
Blue - peace, calms busy mind.
Pink - gentleness.
Red - energy.
Green - calms mind, physical healing.
Yellow - expansion of ideas.
Orange - confidence, physical healer finding the source of the problem.
Peach – uplifting.
CARBORUNDUM
Strength in beauty. Willpower. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CARNELIAN
Lower spine, centres thoughts on aims and goals, grounds, forgetfulness. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CATS EYE
Clear vision, protection. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CAVASANITE
Allows one to live one's own truth, assists against timidity. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CELESTITE
Celestial crystal, heightens sensitivity and awareness of connection to higher planes. Perfect bedside crystal. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CHALCEDONY
Protection against unseen energies. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CHAROITE
Clarifies inner messages, gives greater understanding of earth's journey, compassion. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CHRYSOCOLLA
Peace, prayers, nature, good thoughts. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CHRYSOPRASE (more info)
Destiny stone, strengthens resolve, calming, aids against depression. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CITRINE (more info)
Insomnia, asthma, epilepsy. Control over situations. Learning abilities. Auric protection. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
COPPER
Rheumatism, arthritis, painful joints. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CORAL
Anaemia, physical strengthener, bladder. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
CROCOITE
Optimism, positive thoughts. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
DANBURITE (more info)
Breaks barriers, clears blockages. Key to movement. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
DIAMOND
Purity, strength. Inner light. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
DIOPTASE
Strengthens heart, fatigue. With rose quartz excellent for animals. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
DOLOMITE (PINK)
Strengthens resolve through the subconscious mind. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
DUMORTIERITE
Quiet and gentle. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
EMERALD (more info)
Eyes, intellect, memory, insomnia, courage. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
EPIDOTE
Increases willingness to resolve situations. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ERYTHRITE
Recognising and seeing beauty in all areas. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
FIRE OPAL
Energising. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
FLUORITE
Heals through the subconscious mind, calming and spiritual. Green, purple, white, yellow, blue. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
FUCHSITE
Peaceful, fairy-like energies. Enchanting. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
GARNET
Confidence, boosts ego, energy, blood circulation, general tonic. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
HEMATITE
Grounding, anaemia, blood pressure, circulation. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
HEMIMORPHITE
Metamorphic stone. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
HERKIMER DIAMOND
Spiritual ideals, bridge between worlds, dream stone. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
HUEBENITE
Steady growth in an orderly direction. Learning to trust. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ICELANDIC SPA (Optical Calcite) (more info)
Expansion of ideas, thoughts, meditation, dimensional stone. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
IOLITE (SEA SAPPHIRE)
Seafarers stone, allows one to speak with authority and guidance. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
JADE
Dream stone, friendships, loyalty, travel, liver, kidneys, amulet. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
JASPER
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Red - grounds creativity, travel, liver, kidneys, amulet.
Green - general body healer.
JET
Migraine, burns, dispels negativity. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
KUNZITE
Activates, heart chakra, gentleness, joy. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
KYANITE
Throat area - clears blockages, assists art of communication. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
LABRADORITE (Spectrolite)
Connects to one's future. Aligns energies within one's body. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Gold - wisdom.
Green - awareness.
LAPIS LAZULI
Connects with higher self, ancient wisdom, confidence. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
LARIMAR
Subtle, strength beyond knowing. Enforces peace. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
LAVENDER ROSE QUARTZ
Peace and harmony. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
LEPIDOLITE
Facilitates connection between heart chakra and third eye. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MAGNETITE
Rheumatism, cramp, circulation. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MALACHITE (more info)
Wisdom, understanding, rheumatism, cramp, bones. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
METEORITE
Aids astral travel. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MOHAWKITE
Increases sense of purpose, willpower. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MOLDAVITE
Sensitivity, Connects with the greater Universe. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MOONSTONE (more info)
Balances emotions, intuition, inspiration, reduces fluid retention. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Rainbow - spiritual, uplifting.
White - calms, harmony, fertility.
Pink - innocence, gentleness, nourishing.
MORGANITE (Pink Aquamarine)
Softens actions, allows one to express gentleness. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
MOSS AGATE
Friendship, love of nature, amulet. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
OBSIDIAN (more info)
Internal and external vision, divination, dispels negativity. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
OPAL (more info)
Truth, justice, memory, conscience, heightens emotions, awareness. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
OPAL QUARTZ
Elevates consciousness to a world of beauty and finer feelings. Contentment. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
PEACOCK ORE
Upliftment, energising. Enhances perception of beauty. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
PEARL
Balance, harmony. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
PERIDOT
Allays fears of the unknown, muscles, tendons, regenerates. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
PYRITE
Blood circulation, energy. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
QUARTZ
Purifier, attracts good aspects, peace of mind, teacher, helper, aid to meditation, benefits generally. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
RHODOCROSITE (more info)
Heart stone, heals traumas of past and present life. Gentle, uplifting. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
RHODONITE
Regenerates, brings out one's potential. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
RHYOLITE
Comforting, positive memories, sense of well being. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ROSE QUARTZ (more info)
General healer, calms, soothes the nerves, unconditional love, convalescing. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
RUBY
Responsibility of actions. Intuitive thinking, energy, blood disorders, anaemia, menstruation. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
RUTILATED QUARTZ
Chest, bronchial. Cuts through negativity. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SAPPHIRE
Devotion, peace of mind. Initiation to new level. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SATIN SPAR (Gypsum)
Allows one to see the lighter side of life. Elevating. Gateway to magical worlds. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SELENITE (more info)
Higher self, higher vibrations. Angelic realms. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SEPTARIAN
Widens vistas, movement, growth. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SMITHSONITE
Compassion, understanding. Helps healing process. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Pink - gentle and caring.
Green - nurturing, regenerative.
SMOKY QUARTZ (more info)
Aids against negativity, quietens energies around one. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN
Similar qualities to obsidian but more gentle. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SODALITE
Nasal, sinus, third eye awakener, brushes away old patterns of thought. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
STARSTONE (Blue Goldstone) (more info)
A natural connector to star energies. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SUGILITE
New age or deep rooted illnesses. Third eye. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SUNNIBRION
Balances solar plexus - radiating healing to all parts of the body. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
SUNSTONE (more info)
Passive channel for Sun's energies. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
TIGER EYE
Courage, clear thinking, decisions. Amulet. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
TIGER IRON
Confidence, strength, upliftment. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
TITANIUM QUARTZ
Strengthens backbone both metaphorically and literally. Strong bridge, a suit of armour. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
TOPAZ
Insomnia, asthma, blood pressure. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
TOURMALINE
Anxiety, regeneration, relationships, groups, individuals. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Dravite - protective although allowing individuality.
Black - protects against delinquent energies. (more info)
Green - regenerates, brings what is needed.
Pink - one to one relationships.
TURQUOISE (more info)
Protective in all aspects. Personal integrity. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
UNAKITE
Ability to 'Be' (in harmony with nature), compassion. Nature's balance. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
VANADINITE
Clarity. Movement of muscles, trapped and rigid thoughts. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
VARISCITE
Calming, muscular problems, gentle alignment. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
VERA CRUZ AMETHYST
Purity of thought, enabling connection to the very highest of one's being. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
WULFENITE
Balances the mind. Intellect. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
ZIRCON
Uplifting, hope. Star of the night. To see photographic examples or purchase click one of the following links: natural or tumblestones or current eBay auctions
Please remember these are the general qualities associated with the above crystals. If you find yourself drawn to a particular crystal but cannot relate to the information given, this will be because it is working at a different level on a purely one to one basis.
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