Gemstones from A to Z
Fine stones, formerly known as semi-precious stones, encompass a wide variety of natural minerals with unique colors, textures, and properties. For centuries, they have been appreciated for their beauty as well as for the symbolic meanings associated with them.
This list of fine stones presents the main stones used in the creation of fine stone jewelry and in lithotherapy. Here, you will discover the meaning of the stones, their traditional properties, astrological correspondences, associated chakras, related elements, and the stones with which they naturally harmonize.
Whether you wish to choose a stone according to your intention, deepen your knowledge, or simply explore the fascinating world of natural stones, this A to Z guide to fine stones will accompany you in your discovery.
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A
Agate
Balance • Harmony • Grounding
Aquamarine
Gentleness • Communication • Serenity
Amazonite
Expression • Confidence • Harmony
Amber
Warmth • Comfort • Vitality
Amethyst
Intuition • Calm • Wisdom
Ametrine
Clarity • Balance • Confidence
Blue Apatite
Inspiration • Expression • Motivation
Green Aventurine
Growth • Optimism • Balance
C
Chrysocolla
Soothing • Expression • Listening
Chrysoprase
Renewal • Hope • Harmony
Citrine
Joy • Vitality • Abundance
Carnelian
Creativity • Momentum • Courage
F
Fluorite
Clarity • Concentration • Harmony
G
Garnet
Passion • Courage • Vitality
H
Hematite
Grounding • Stability • Inner Strength
Howlite
Calm • Patience • Serenity
J
Jade
Harmony • Wisdom • Balance
Jasper
Grounding • Stability • Protection
K
Kyanite
Communication • Intuition • Alignment
Kunzite
Gentleness • Compassion • Heart Opening
L
Labradorite
Intuition • Transformation • Protection
Lapis Lazuli
Wisdom • Truth • Expression
Larvikite
Grounding • Clarity • Introspection
Lepidolite
Calming • Balance • Letting Go
O
Tiger's Eye
Confidence • Courage • Determination
Opal
Intuition • Inspiration • Transformation
Snowflake Obsidian
Grounding • Balance • Resilience
P
Pearl
Gentleness • Femininity • Wisdom
Peridot
Renewal • Joy • Growth
Moonstone
Intuition • Femininity • Gentleness
Sunstone
Joy • Vitality • Confidence
Pyrite
Protection • Confidence • Determination
Q
Quartz
Clarity • Light • Balance
R
Rhodochrosite
Self-love • Gentleness • Benevolence
Rhodonite
Compassion • Balance • Benevolence
S
Sodalite
Expression • Logic • Intuition
T
Black Tourmaline
Protection • Grounding • Balance
Turquoise
Communication • Serenity • Harmony
U
Unakite
Balance • Renewal • Harmony
Y
Yooperlite
Expression • Intuition • Discovery