Arcane properties of gems & precious stones

Table: Arcane properties and uses of gems and precious stones

gem	uses
agate, black	gifts, small pleasures, complacency
agate, blue	femininity, emotion, precognition
agate, green	peace of mind, purifying
agate, purple	treasure, lost lore, relics
agate, red	moving, change, chaos
agate, yellow	concentration
amber	brighten mood, bring happiness
amethyst, blue	mental invigoration and power
amethyst, green	peace, increase of spirituality, sobriety, intuition, psychic awareness
amethyst, white	clear speech
aquamarine	courage, harmony, protection from drowning, soothing of mind, lessening grief
beryl	understanding of problems and puzzles
bloodstone	healing of wounds, fighting internal parasites
chalcedony	compassion, wisdom
citrine	physical energy, access to the non-corporeal realms
coral	mental and emotional strength
cornelean	wards against deadly sins, intellect and creativity, courage, strength
diamond	mental power and insight, energy
diopside	muscular fitness, mental fitness
emerald	fertility and rebirth, mental and physical strength and healing, spring, love
feldspar	guards and strengthens the heart, self worth and confidence
flint	rational thinking, conviction, determination
flourite	common sense, impartiality, internal organs
garnet	contentment, protection from poisons, robust health
hematite	cheerfulness, hope
iolite	inner peace, meditation and spirituality, anti-toxin
iron pyrite	deception and misunderstanding
jade, green	good fortune, beauty
jade, yellow	good luck
jasper, green	happiness, protection, healing
jasper, red	attainment of goals, wards against the negative, calmness
kalderite	removes obstacles, mental balance, calm emotion
labradorite	balance between the mind and spirit, psychic insight
lapis lazuli	strength of will & clarity of thought and awareness, eyesight, healing, children
malachite	transformation of self, balanced judgement, concord with others, promotes sleep
moldavite	discerning , falsehoods
moonstone, blue	enhances powers of other clear-white to blue minerals, cools
moonstone, golden	enhances powers of other yellow to red minerals
moonstone, gray	enhances powers of other dark minerals
moss agate	attunement to nature, flora and fauna
mother of pearl	warding, protection, wealth
obsidian, black	common sense
obsidian, reddish	decisiveness, clearing confusion
octahedron	channels energy into work
onyx, black	resistance to negativity, focus and control of destructive/negative energy
onyx, white	increase of positive energy, focus and control of constructive energy
opal, black	mystery, power of mind, power direction
opal, black	hope, observation and sight into the spiritual realms
opal, fire	action, protection from fire
pearl	love, personal influence
peridot	energy, strength
quartz, black	mental control of emotions
quartz, blue	moral strength, resolution, wards against fears
quartz, clear	amplify other personal or mineral energy
quartz, green	decisiveness, internal health and healing
quartz, rose	compassion, love, positive mental attitude, sensing opportunity
quartz, yellow	creativity
rhodocrosite	capacity to deal with the unexpected
rhodonite	love, blood, courage
ruby	love, passion, persistence, freedom, mobility
sapphire, blue	divinity, mental clarity, cleansing of thoughts, sincerity
sapphire, white	protection
soapstone	adaptability, daring
sodalite	oration, speech, wards against evil and the negative
sunstone	healing, health, vigour
tektite	banishing, wards against infernal creatures
tiger’s eye	seeing and sensing, clear thought, increases vision, heals bones
topaz	sight, fire and warmth, courage
tourmaline, green	vigor, virility
tourmaline, pink	vigor, femininity
tourmaline, red	strength of will, determination
turquoise	good health, wards against disease and evil

See also

• Divine properties of gems & precious stones