(quartz group)	Color: pale lavender to deep violet Mohs’ hardness: 7 Specific gravity: 2.63 – 2.65 Crystal system: Hexagonal Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Planet: Jupiter Zodiac: Pisces Month: February Chakras: Third eye, Crown
	Name: comes from Greek, (amethystos) meaning "unintoxicating". Amethyst is considered the most valued stone in the quartz group. It is found in alluvial deposits and geodes. The most important Amethyst deposits are found in Brazil, Uruguay and the Malagasy Republic. Associated qualities/words: stone of spirituality and contentment; connecting to the higher self; promotes spiritual awareness and awakening; absorbs negative energy; clears the aura; calming; cleansing; good for meditation.

(quartz group)	Color: various, banded or layered Mohs’ hardness: 6½ – 7 Specific gravity: 2.60 – 2.65 Crystal system: Hexagonal Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Zodiac: Gemini Chakras: Base, Throat
	Name: Agate comes from the Sicilian river Achates. Agate is a banded chalcedony. sometimes containing opal substance. The individual bands can be multi-colored, or more or less of the same color. Colors range from red, pink and brown to blue, grey and white and are due to various impurities. Because of the many different appearances the stone has been given different names, such as: Layer agate, Eye agate, Moss agate, Scenic agate, Sard stone, Brecciated agate and others. Associated qualities/words: grounding and balancing, energizing and revitalizing; enhances self esteem and courage; calms body and mind.

(quartz group	Color: green Mohs’ hardness: 7 Specific gravity: 2.65 Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Zodiac: Cancer Month: August Chakras: Sacral, Solar plexus, Heart
	Name: Aventurine comes from a type of glass, that was produced in Italy and is of similar appearance. The stone is dark green with metallic inclusions. Important deposits are in India, Brazil and Russia. Associated qualities/words: All purpose healing stone; balances male and female energies; enhances creativity and motivation; provides joy and clarity to the wearer; relieves emotional stress.

	Color: snow white, with black veins Mohs’ hardness: 3½ Specific gravity: 2.53 – 2.59 Chemical composition: Ca 2 (BOOH)5/SiO4
	Associated qualities/words: Stone for artistic inspiration and creativity; eliminates pain and stress; unites heaven and earth; helps with calcium disorders; heals soft tissue and helps to balance calcium levels in the body.

(quartz group)	Color: Colorless Mohs’ hardness: 7 Specific gravity: 2.65 Crystal system: Hexagonal Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Zodiac: Leo Month: April Chakras: Crown
	Name: comes from the Greek for "ice", as it was believed that rock crystal was eternally frozen. Cuttable material is rare. They are found all over the world. Associated qualities/words: Stone of harmony and power; manifestation of clarity, light and perfection; purifies body, mind and spirit; aids meditation; also called "the master crystal".

(quartz group)	Color: pale to strong pink Mohs’ hardness: 7 Specific gravity: 2.65 Crystal system: Hexagonal Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Zodiac: Taurus and Libra Month: January Chakras: Base, Solar plexus, Heart
	Name: Named after its color, it is often crackled. Brazil is the largest supplier, but the best qualities come from the Malagasy Republic. Associated qualities/words: Symbol of love and beauty; brings healing and emotional balance; removes negativity; heightens self-esteem; releases excess fluid and impurities from the body; also good for children.

	Color: black with white "flakes" Mohs’ hardness: 5 – 5½ Specific gravity: 2.3 – 2.6 Composition: Volcanic, amorphous, siliceous glassy rock	Zodiac: Virgo
	Name: named after a Roman (Obsius). Snowflake obsidian (flowering obsidian) with grey-white inclusions comes from Utah (U.S.). Associated qualities/words: Stone of transformation; helps to manifest the power of the mind; balances body, mind and spirit.

	Color: blue, grey Planet: Jupiter Mohs’ hardness: 5½ – 6 Specific gravity: 2.13 – 2.29 Crystal system: isometric; grainy aggregates	Zodiac: Sagittarius Month: September Chakra: Throat
	Name: refers to the sodium content. All shades of blue are found, partly interspersed with white calcite. The most important deposit is in Brazil. Others are in India, Namibia and the U.S. Sodalite can be confused with Lapis lazuli. Associated qualities/words: Stone of meditation; helps you to let go and lighten up; encourages objectivity and new perspectives; good for the nervous system; balances metabolism; aids sleep; creates harmony between conscious and subconscious.

(quartz group)	Color: gold-yellow to gold-brown Mohs’ hardness: 7 Specific gravity: 2.46 – 2.71 Crystal system: Hexagonal Chemical composition: silicon dioxide	Zodiac: Capricorn and Gemini Month: November Chakras: Base, Sacral
	Name: comes from its chatoyant properties, that when cut into a round cabochon look like a cat’s eye. Brown iron produces the golden brown color. The most important deposit is in South Africa; also found in Western Australia, Burma, India and the U.S. (California).The eye like appearance was believed to improve eyesight and prevent eye diseases. Associated qualities/words: Symbol of inner strength; helps to manifest your vision; energizing and grounding; balances male and female energies; aids concentration; stimulates and maintains wealth; helps with eye problems.

	Color: olive green with pink Mohs’ hardness: 6.5	Zodiac; Capricorn Chakras: Base
	Name: Unakite is named after the area where it was discovered; the Unaka range in South Carolina. Unakite is a stone composed of quartz, pink feldspar, and green epidote. The intensity of its green color depends in part on the amount of iron present. Associated qualities/words: Stone for an abundant healthy life; brings self assertiveness and power to control yourself; it can help to treat the reproductive system.

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