- Explores 455 crystals, minerals, gemstones, and their metaphysical
energies, including vivid color photographs for each stone
- For each stone, shares its scientific information, its element and
chakra correspondences, its history, and its physical, emotional, and
spiritual benefits
- Includes guidance on how to work with crystals and stones and also
explores the concept of crystal resonance
Offering an illuminating alphabetical journey through the mineral
kingdom, this comprehensive reference guide takes you deep into the
world of crystals and their uses for spiritual awakening and
self-healing. Exploring 455 gemstones and their metaphysical energies,
the encyclopedia includes vivid color photographs for each stone to aid
identification and showcase its beauty, as well as listing each gem's
physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.
The book begins with two introductory chapters by authors Naisha Ahsian
and Robert Simmons detailing how to work with crystals and stones and
exploring the concept of crystal resonance. Each stone entry includes
the mineral name and photo, its elemental and chakra correspondences,
keywords that indicate its properties, and a description of the crystal
structure, hardness, history, and known locations of each mineral, plus
any relevant legend or lore from the past. Each author then offers
personal insights on the subtle energy properties and spiritual
applications of the stone. The entries conclude with the spiritual,
emotional, and physical healing qualities of the stone and an
affirmation for evoking its potential benefits. This edition also
includes an index of the stones' healing and energetic properties,
making it easy to find the stone best suited to your needs.
