Welcome to the encyclopedia of gemstones. You can view detailed information for each gemstone, including associations with elements, deities, Sabbats and more, different names for the stone, a description of its physical characteristics, a general overview of it and lengthy descriptions of its magical and medicinal properties as well as any lore and legend surrounding it.
To view this information, simply click on a gemstone name which has a picture below. Any names without pictures are works in progress, and you can check back soon to view more information on those gemstones.
Disclaimer
The healing powers of crystals can help with myriad health problems, but they in no way should replace the care of a qualified professional. Always consult your doctor for any medical problems you may have, and use your gemstones to support, not replace, the treatment recommended by your doctor.
Resources
Online
Thaigem
Wikipedia
Gemstone
Sobriety Stones
Bernadine
Gemselect
Joelle’s Sacred Grove
Shimmerlings
Books
Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic – Scott Cunningham
The Crystal Bible – Judy Hall
Rocks and Minerals – Dorling Kindersley
Crystals – Ken & Joules Taylor
Crystals and Crystal Healing – Simon Lilly
Gemstones
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Agate
Other Names There are many different forms of agate, for example; banded agate, blue lace agate, fire agate and moss agate. Associations Deity: Cerridwen, Bast, Odin, AsklepiosSabbat: MabonPlanet: MercuryElement: EarthZodiac:…
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Alexandrite
Other Names Gem of the Tsars, Emerald by Day and Ruby by Night, Emerald by Day, Amethyst by Night Associations Deity: Neptune, PoseidonSabbat: LithaPlanet: Neptune, MoonElement: WaterZodiac: ScorpioChakra: Third eye,…
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Amazonite
Other Names Amazon Stone, Amazon Jade Associations Deity: Nepthys, Baba Yaga, Artemis, AresSabbat: YulePlanet: SaturnElement: EarthZodiac: VirgoChakra: Heart
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Amber
Other Names Good Luck Stone, Petrified Resin, Fossilized Resin, Baltic Gold, Succinite, Honey Stone, Petrified Sunlight, Resinite Associations Deity: Great Mother, Helios, BrighidSabbat: Fire Sabbats – Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and…
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Amethyst
Other Names Bacchus stone, Stone of Spirit, Stone of Integrity Amethyst can appear in a range of shades, some of which have their own particular name, for example; Siberian Amethyst…
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Ametrine
Other Names Trystine, Bolivianite Associations Deity: God (Citrine) and Goddess (Amethyst) in balanceSabbat: Mabon, OstaraPlanet: Jupiter, NeptuneElement: Fire, WaterZodiac: LibraChakra: CrownOther Gems: Amethyst, Citrine
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Ammolite
Other Names Calcentine, Korite, Buffalo Stone Associations Deity: AmmonSabbat: YulePlanet: JupiterElement: Fire, EarthZodiac: Taurus, LeoChakra: Third Eye
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Andalusite
Other Names None known. Associations Element: Earth, AirChakra: Solar Plexus, Heart
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Angelite
Other Names Anhydrite, Blue Anhydrite Associations Planet: VenusElement: WaterZodiac: AquariusChakra: Crown, ThroatOther Gems: Gypsum
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Apache Tears
Other Names Black Obsidian Associations Deity: Saturn, CronosSabbat: MabonPlanet: Saturn, PlutoElement: FireZodiac: Capricorn, Sagittarius, ScorpioChakra: RootOther Gems: Obsidian, Snowflake Obsidian
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Apatite
Other Names Fluorapatite, Hydroxil-apatite, Clorapatite, Augustite, Asparagus Stone (green variety) Associations Deity: Jupiter, NeptunePlanet: Jupiter, NeptuneElement: WaterZodiac: Gemini, AquariusChakra: Throat
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Apophyllite
Other Names Fisheye stone Associations Element: AirZodiac: Libra, GeminiChakra: Crown, Heart
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Aquamarine
Other Names There are subtle variations in the shade of aquamarine, which are identified by names such as Santa Maria and Espirito Santo. Associations Deity: Poseidon, Neptune, AphroditeSabbat: OstaraPlanet: NeptuneElement:…
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Aragonite
Other Names Mexican onyx Associations Planet: MarsElement: Water, EarthZodiac: CapricornChakra: Third Eye, Heart, BaseOther Gems: Ammonite, Calcite
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Atacamite
Other Names Alacamite, Remolinite, Peruvian Green Sand (when reduced to a powder) Associations Element: EarthZodiac: AquariusChakra: Heart, Third EyeOther Gems: Chrysocolla
wheres the rest of the alphabet????
Hey Alana,
The rest of the alphabet is, erm, still in my head I’m afraid! Real life commitments taking up my time and whatnot. Don’t give up though, I do still have every intention to complete this, just a matter of finding the time. Thanks for your interest! :o)