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Long known as a healer's stone, African Bloodstone is treasured for its ability to ground negativity and offer energetic protection. Its green body, adorned with striking flecks of deep red, makes it a beautiful addition to any collection, and its strong connection to the Earth has made it a favourite among healers and spiritual practitioners.

It has been coveted for centuries. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans prized it for its beauty and protective qualities, carving it into amulets, talismans and jewellery. Traditionally it was associated with vitality and strength, and it is still cherished as a companion for resilience, balance and calm.

By resonating with the Heart Chakra, African Bloodstone may help soften irritability, anger and frustration, making space for emotional balance and unconditional love.

Its connection to the Solar Plexus Chakra supports personal power, self-esteem and willpower. It encourages us to face challenges, move through fears and take bold action, stepping into our strength and authentic self.

As a protective stone, it anchors us to the Earth. By balancing the Root Chakra it may help us feel more stable, safe and present, cultivating a deeper sense of belonging and harmony with the world around us.

How to recognise it

Opaque dark to mid green with scattered red or rust-coloured flecks. Hardness about 6.5 to 7. Very similar to Bloodstone, which is usually darker green with brighter red spots.

Chakra

Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus and Heart.

Details

Origin

South Africa, Madagascar, India, Brazil, China, Australia and the USA.

Energy

Activates.

Colours

Green with flecks of dark red.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

A variety of chalcedony, silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with iron-rich inclusions.

Planet

Mars

Zodiac

Aries

Works with

Clear Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Selenite, Kambaba Jasper and other Jaspers, Agate.

Helps with

Protection, courage, strength, grounding, motivation, creativity, purification, transmuting negativity, movement, transformation.

Usage tips

• Wear African Bloodstone as a protective talisman, especially if your work is physically demanding or high risk.
• Use it in meditation to clear energetic blocks from the Heart Chakra.
• Hold it when you feel worried or unsettled, drawing on its steady energy for inner strength.
• Place it on the associated chakra during meditation and visualise its energy restoring balance and harmony.

Linked to the Third Eye Chakra, this stone is said to reveal future possibilities and your life's true purpose, guiding you toward your most authentic and joyful self. Working with it may bring greater mental clarity, wisdom and self-expression as you move through a journey of self-discovery.

African Turquoise also resonates with the Heart Chakra, opening our capacity for love, compassion and care, and allowing for the free flow of giving and receiving.

Considered a magnet for positivity, it may help calm irritability and emotional ups and downs, bringing a sense of peace and balance. It is known as a stone of manifestation, associated with luck, protection, prosperity, love, wellbeing and positive transformation.

Despite its name, African Turquoise is actually a type of Jasper, sometimes treated to achieve a bluer tone. It is a popular protective companion for travellers, and a valuable addition to any collection for cultivating love, compassion, motivation and abundance.

How to recognise it

Opaque blue-green to teal with brown or black spots and veins. Hardness about 6.5. Despite the name it is a jasper, so it is harder and less chalky than true turquoise. Very bright, even blue pieces may be dyed.

Chakra

Heart, Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

Africa.

Energy

Transformational.

Colours

Blue-green, green, brown and black.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

A type of Jasper, silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with mineral inclusions. It is not a true turquoise.

Planet

Saturn, Venus

Zodiac

Taurus, Libra, Capricorn

Works with

Jaspers, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Citrine.

Helps with

Life purpose, positivity, abundance, prosperity, luck, self-confidence, creativity, growth, communication, protection, mental clarity, wisdom, self-expression, change, transformation, intuition, compassion.

Usage tips

• Wear it close to your skin as a reminder of the abundance in your life.
• Place a piece in your workspace to keep a creative flow.
• Wear it over your heart to surround yourself with love and compassion.
• During meditation, place it on your Third Eye to support intuition and inner wisdom.

Agate is a type of chalcedony, formed as silica-rich water flows through cavities in rock and slowly deposits layer upon layer of microscopic quartz. Its banding is like a geological fingerprint, recording the conditions and trace minerals, such as iron or manganese, present as it formed.

For millennia Agate has been prized by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, who wore it as jewellery and protective amulets, believing it could ward off evil, attract good fortune and grant strength and courage.

The kaleidoscope of Agate colours offers a wide range of energies, making it one of the most versatile stones to work with.

While Agate in general is associated with balance, harmony and spiritual growth, each colour carries its own energy. When choosing yours, trust your intuition and let it guide you to the one that resonates most.

Agate has a deeply grounding effect, anchoring you in the present moment. By strengthening your connection to the Earth, it may help you hold healthy boundaries and feel more centred and supported. It is also linked to the Earth Star Chakra, just below the soles of the feet.

How to recognise it

Translucent to semi-opaque with curved, concentric bands, often glowing when held to light. Hardness about 7. Neon pinks, purples and bright blues are almost always dyed.

Chakra

Depends on colour, all chakras.

Details

Origin

All over the world.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Black, blue, brown, grey, green, multi-coloured, orange, purple, red, white, yellow.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂).

Planet

Mercury

Zodiac

Gemini

Works with

Other Agates, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Emotional balance, concentration, calm and manifestation. Blue: communication and honesty. Moss: love and growth. Orange or brown: willpower. Pink: compassion. Other colours: the chakra of the same colour.

Usage tips

• Wear Agate jewellery to keep its grounding, centring energy close throughout the day.
• Keep a piece on your desk as a steadying presence, especially on busy, screen-heavy days.
• Meditate with Agate to connect with the Earth's energy.
• Search for agates on rocky beaches and hold them up to the sunlight to see their banding glow. Or let the Shiny Storm team help you find your perfect match.

Its colours, from blue to green, resonate with both the Heart and Throat chakras, making it an exceptional ally for authentic communication. By bridging the heart and throat, Amazonite helps us speak our truth from a place of love and compassion, radiating peace, harmony and positive energy.

Amazonite's name honours the legendary Amazonian warrior women, embodying a potent feminine energy of courage, protection and strength.

Legend links this stone to the shields of these fearless warriors. For women it may help awaken the inner warrior, unlocking confidence and determination. For men it encourages the exploration of emotional depth, intuition and creativity, supporting a more balanced expression of energy.

Amazonite is also considered a lucky stone, a popular choice for job interviews, new roles or important meetings. In meditation, set your intentions within it to help focus your mind, clarify your desires and amplify your manifestation.

How to recognise it

Opaque mint green to turquoise with white streaks and a slight silky shimmer, often with a grid-like texture. Hardness about 6. Dyed howlite or glass look too even and lack the white streaks.

Chakra

Heart and Throat.

Details

Origin

Australia, Brazil, Canada, USA.

Energy

Absorbs.

Colours

Blue, green, light blue.

Structure

Triclinic.

Composition

Potassium aluminium silicate, KAlSi₃O₈ (microcline feldspar).

Planet

Neptune, Mercury

Zodiac

Pisces, Gemini, Aquarius

Works with

Rose Quartz, Prehnite, Labradorite, Larimar, Malachite.

Helps with

Empowering intentions, communication, speaking the truth, protection against negativity, balancing heart and throat, unconditional love, peace, integrity, forgiveness, prosperity, luck.

Usage tips

• Wear Amazonite jewellery or keep it close to feel calmer on a stressful day.
• Keep a piece in your pocket when discussing difficult topics with loved ones.
• Hold Amazonite during meditation to connect with peace and serenity.
• Wear an Amazonite pendant to strengthen the link between heart and throat, supporting honest and empathetic expression.

Amber is not a crystal but fossilised tree resin, often called the drops of the sun. It forms over millions of years, with most pieces dating between 20 and 140 million years old, holding the life force of ancient forests within.

Known for its warm, soothing energy, Amber is a natural purifier for the spirit. It is said to realign and empower the Kundalini line and to cleanse and fuel the auric field, supporting a radiant, vibrant energy.

One of Amber's most treasured qualities is its ability to transmute negative energy into a neutral, harmless state.

Its connection to Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and beauty, makes it a companion for attracting lasting love and nurturing loving relationships. Amber is also associated with past life recall and ancient wisdom.

Its golden energy radiates calm, peace and tranquillity, and may help ease anger, fear and worry. In healing sessions, practitioners use Amber as an energetic shield, so they do not take on the heavy energy of others.

How to recognise it

Warm honey, cognac, lemon or cherry, very light in the hand and warm to the touch. Hardness about 2 to 2.5. Genuine amber floats in very salty water and gives a piney smell when rubbed; plastic and resin copies do not.

Chakra

Solar Plexus and Sacral.

Details

Origin

Baltic region and all continents except Antarctica.

Energy

Transmutes.

Colours

Yellow, orange, gold, brown, caramel.

Structure

Amorphous (fossilised resin, not a crystal).

Composition

Organic fossilised tree resin, mainly carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Planet

Sun

Zodiac

Leo, Cancer, Gemini

Works with

Rose Quartz, Citrine, Sunstone.

Helps with

Warmth, soothing, purifying, patience, protection, calm, balance, releasing negativity and stress, cleansing, positivity, creativity, abundance, wisdom, past life work.

Usage tips

• Wear Amber as a protective shield against negativity and to carry a sense of calm through your day.
• Hold Amber during meditation, allowing its warm energy to balance and align your chakras.
• Place Amber in a sunny spot at home to fill the space with golden, uplifting energy.
• Amber is soft and light: store it away from other stones and harsh chemicals to keep its glow.

Safety note: amber necklaces are not suitable for babies or young children. The ACCC warns that they are a choking and strangulation risk.

Natural Amethyst is always purple, and heat treatment can turn it green (Prasiolite) or yellow (heat-treated Citrine). Among the most admired crystals in the world, it is cherished for the deep sense of peace it brings to those who work with it.

The word amethyst comes from the Ancient Greek amethystos, meaning not intoxicated. The Greeks wore it as jewellery and amulets to stay clear-headed, and the Ancient Egyptians revered it as a stone of protection against harm and negative energy.

A stone of protection and purification, Amethyst is a beloved ally for balance on every level.

It resonates strongly with the Third Eye, the centre of intuition, and the Crown, our connection to higher realms. When these feel blocked, we may feel confused or indecisive. Amethyst helps clear these centres, supporting intuition, spiritual guidance, lucid dreaming and a deeper connection with the spiritual plane.

Amethyst has a calming effect on its surroundings and on the mind. It may help create a peaceful atmosphere for restful sleep, and many travellers carry it for protection on journeys. With these versatile qualities, it is one of Shiny Storm's most loved all-purpose stones.

On an emotional level, this nurturing crystal may help soothe inner turmoil and encourage self-acceptance and self-love, making it a gentle companion through stressful times and emotional ups and downs.

Amethyst's energy can feel intense for some people at first. Trust your intuition and take things at your own pace.

How to recognise it

Pale lilac to deep purple, glassy and translucent, often with colour zoning in clusters and points. Hardness 7, so it scratches glass. Very even, bright purple with no variation can be dyed glass.

Chakra

Third Eye, Crown and above the crown.

Details

Origin

Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, Sri Lanka, Australia.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Pale lilac to deep purple. Heat-treated: green (Prasiolite) or yellow (Citrine).

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), with traces of iron that create the purple colour.

Planet

Saturn, Jupiter

Zodiac

Capricorn, Aquarius, Virgo, Pisces

Works with

Citrine, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli.

Helps with

Intuition and insight, calm, restful sleep, peaceful dreams, safe travel, connecting to the higher self and the Divine, creativity, manifestation, stress relief, emotional balance.

Usage tips

• Place Amethyst on your bedside table, under your bed or under your pillow to invite restful sleep and peaceful dreams.
• During meditation, Amethyst may help quiet the mind for greater clarity and creativity.
• Amethyst pendulums are a valuable addition to any divination kit.
• Place an Amethyst cluster in the centre of your living space to create a calm, loving atmosphere at home.

Natural Ametrine forms when quartz grows under changing conditions, so that some zones become purple and others golden. This rare meeting of two energies makes it a powerful stone of balance, bringing together the spiritual and the practical, intuition and action.

Ametrine brings balance and clarity, helping us see our path clearly and act on it with confidence.

Its Amethyst side soothes the mind, supports meditation and connects us with our intuition and higher self. It may help ease worry and mental chatter, bringing a calm, clear state of mind.

Its Citrine side carries the warmth of the sun. It boosts motivation, optimism and self-confidence, and is a well-known stone of abundance and prosperity, supporting us to manifest our goals in the material world.

Together these energies help release negativity, dissolve inner conflict and support good decision-making. Ametrine is a wonderful companion for anyone balancing work and spiritual life, or seeking harmony between the head and the heart.

How to recognise it

Transparent to translucent quartz with distinct zones of purple and golden yellow, often meeting in sharp lines. Hardness 7, so it scratches glass. Natural Ametrine comes mainly from the Anahí mine in Bolivia; much of what is sold is lab-grown or heat-treated Amethyst, and pieces with perfectly even, glassy colour blocks or bubbles may be glass.

Chakra

Solar Plexus, Third Eye and Crown.

Details

Origin

Bolivia (Anahí mine), also Brazil and India.

Energy

Balances.

Colours

Purple and golden yellow, in zones.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with traces of iron; the purple and gold come from iron in different states within the crystal.

Planet

Jupiter, Sun

Zodiac

Libra, Sagittarius

Works with

Amethyst, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Pyrite, Tiger's Eye, Smoky Quartz.

Helps with

Balance, clarity, abundance, prosperity, confidence, motivation, meditation, intuition, easing worry, decision-making, releasing negativity, harmony.

Usage tips

• Keep Ametrine on your desk to balance focus and creativity at work.
• Hold it during meditation to connect your spiritual insights with practical action.
• Carry it when you have an important decision to make, for clarity and confidence.
• Place it in the wealth corner of your home to welcome abundance.

Care note: the colours of Ametrine can fade in strong, prolonged sunlight. Store it out of direct sun.

Angelite offers protection from negative intentions while attuning us to a higher frequency that activates and aligns the higher chakras. It supports a stronger connection to our Guardian Angels, spirit guides and the higher realms, helping us receive their messages with clarity. Dreams and intuition are amplified, making it easier to recall and work with the signs we receive.

Angelite's calming energy creates a peaceful atmosphere, helping us express our needs clearly and gently, and helping others hear us without becoming defensive.

It may help quiet repetitive or self-critical thoughts and support honest, loving expression in relationships. Its soothing presence brings a sense of peace and serenity in stressful moments.

Angelite is a comforting companion through grief and loss. It helps clarify our needs and supports us as we process our emotions and emerge stronger and more resilient.

How to recognise it

Opaque soft sky blue to lilac-blue, sometimes with fine white flecks, with a velvety, waxy feel. Hardness about 3.5, so it scratches easily.

Chakra

Crown, Third Eye and Throat.

Details

Origin

Peru, Mexico, Egypt, Poland, Germany, USA, Canada, Brazil.

Energy

Stimulates.

Colours

Pale blue.

Structure

Orthorhombic.

Composition

Anhydrite, calcium sulphate (CaSO₄).

Planet

Neptune

Zodiac

Pisces, Cancer, Aquarius

Works with

Lapis Lazuli, Apophyllite, Grape Agate, Pink Amethyst, Celestite.

Helps with

Calm, communication, truth, angelic messages, intuition, patience, self-awareness, deep meditation, psychic protection, dreams, clarity, purpose, releasing negativity, comfort in grief.

Usage tips

• Carry a piece with you as a shield against negativity, letting its calm vibrations envelop your aura.
• Keep Angelite beside your bed to support peaceful dreams and angelic connection.
• Angelite is soft and does not like water. Cleanse it under the Full Moon or with smoke instead.

Apatite is the Earth's main source of phosphorus, an element essential to life. A close relative, hydroxyapatite, forms part of our own teeth and bones, so in a sense we all carry a personal connection to this mineral.

A kaleidoscopic mineral, Apatite occurs in many colours, each carrying its own energy.

Revered as a motivational stone, Apatite is said to help download innovative ideas from the higher self and stimulate intellectual curiosity. Its vibrant energy gives a welcome boost, propelling you forward in new endeavours.

It is a wonderful companion for study and intellectual pursuits, supporting focus, memory and understanding. Owning Apatite is also thought to increase synchronicity and spark creativity, imagination and inspiration.

Through meditation, Apatite helps you access deeper insight while buffering the outside world, so you can find balance, peace and quiet strength. As a stone of spiritual wisdom and truth, it supports self-discovery and introspection.

Because it is present in all living beings, Apatite fosters a deep connection with nature and the animal kingdom, and is said to support communication with animals and animal guides.

How to recognise it

Most often vivid neon blue to blue-green, glassy, sometimes with a slightly hexagonal shape. Hardness 5, so a steel knife scratches it. Similar colours in harder stones are usually a different mineral.

Chakra

Depends on colour. Pink: Heart or Root. Yellow: Solar Plexus. Aqua: Heart. Blue: Throat. Violet: Third Eye. Clear: Crown.

Details

Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Norway, Russia, USA.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Blue, green, purple, yellow, gold.

Structure

Hexagonal.

Composition

Calcium phosphate, Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH).

Planet

Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn

Zodiac

Sagittarius, Pisces, Capricorn

Works with

Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Prehnite, Calcite, Green Onyx, Citrine, Lepidolite.

Helps with

Motivation, energy, focus, study, balance, peace, energetic cleansing, intuition, clarity, wisdom, easing social nerves, connection to higher realms and to animals.

Usage tips

• Use Apatite in crystal grids for manifestation, personal growth and creativity.
• Keep it on your desk while studying or working on a new idea.
• Its robust energy makes it a good companion for longer meditations.
• Apatite chips and scratches easily. Store it wrapped on its own.

Apophyllite is ideal for anyone wanting to develop intuition, expand consciousness and deepen their understanding of the spiritual dimensions. In meditation it is a strong catalyst for connecting with guardian angels and spirit guides.

With Apophyllite as your guide, you may explore themes such as cosmic consciousness, multidimensional communication, ancient knowledge, higher self activation and starseed awakening.

Apophyllite's high vibration creates a clear channel for spiritual growth, helping you uncover hidden truths.

It is also a beautiful cleanser of negative energy, replacing it with high vibrations that bring peace to any space. It may prompt reflection on patterns and habits that hold you back, so you can release them and embrace change. On a mental level it helps dissolve worries and limiting thoughts, supporting a clearer, more focused mindset.

Apophyllite is loved in Reiki and energy healing, earning the nickname Reiki crystal for the way it resonates with the flow of universal life force energy. It is also used by equine healers, though animals can be sensitive to its intensity, so observe their response first.

How to recognise it

Clear to white or mint green crystals with sharp pyramid-like points and a pearly shine on flat faces, often on a cluster matrix. Hardness about 4.5 to 5.

Chakra

Crown, Third Eye and Heart.

Details

Origin

India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Germany, Greenland, Italy, USA. Green Apophyllite mainly from India.

Energy

Connection, high vibration.

Colours

Clear or white, green.

Structure

Tetragonal (often forming pyramid-shaped points).

Composition

Hydrated potassium calcium silicate, KCa₄Si₈O₂₀(F,OH)·8H₂O.

Planet

Moon, Neptune

Zodiac

Cancer, Pisces, Gemini

Works with

Grounding stones, Amethyst, Green Fluorite, Fuchsite, Aventurine.

Helps with

Intuition, calm, energy clearing, communication with higher realms and spirit guides, connection, attunement, alignment, Reiki.

Usage tips

• Place Apophyllite beside your bed to support lucid dreaming and connection with guides.
• Rare Green Apophyllite is lovely for outdoor meditation and connecting with nature.
• Rest a small piece on your Third Eye for a calming moment at the end of a long day.
• Place Apophyllite on a windowsill to fill your space with the energy of a sanctuary.

A member of the beryl family, Aquamarine forms in granite and pegmatite rocks. Traces of iron give it its delicate pale blue to blue-green colour.

Its name comes from the Latin aqua (water) and marina (of the sea). For centuries it was a protective talisman for sailors, and legend calls it the treasure of mermaids.

Its soothing azure colour calms intense emotions, allowing inner peace and clarity to radiate. By harmonising the Heart and Throat chakras, it brings emotions, intuition and communication together.

Aquamarine may help ease fears and worries and bring a sense of tranquillity in overwhelming moments. Its calming energy can also be a gentle support for children and teenagers during big emotions.

Its resonance with the Third Eye empowers the intellect, supporting new ideas, mental clarity and effective communication.

Lovingly called the Stone of Courageous Love, Aquamarine inspires the courage to open the heart, encouraging acceptance, deep connection and honest communication in relationships, and a more authentic, heart-centred life.

How to recognise it

Pale sky blue to blue-green, glassy and often very clear. Hardness 7.5 to 8. Blue glass and dyed quartz look more saturated and usually have tiny round bubbles.

Chakra

Heart, Throat, Third Eye and Crown.

Details

Origin

Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Russia, USA.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Blue, green-blue.

Structure

Hexagonal.

Composition

Beryllium aluminium silicate, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ (beryl coloured by iron).

Planet

Neptune

Zodiac

Pisces, Aquarius

Works with

Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Turquoise, Caribbean Blue Calcite, Larimar, Moonstone, Topaz, Sapphire, Amazonite, Apatite.

Helps with

Calm, easing fears and worries, manifestation, balancing chakras, courage, wisdom, self-expression, discovering spiritual truth.

Usage tips

• Meditation: hold Aquamarine in your receiving hand for clarity and manifestation.
• Grid work: create a grid with Aquamarine to enhance intuition.
• Place it on the throat or Third Eye to support calm communication and emotional balance.
• Display it in a room to create a peaceful atmosphere.

Whatever its colour, Aragonite holds a grounding energy that encourages you to release blocks, face the truth and develop a clear perception of reality.

This stone enhances tolerance and trust, bringing clarity through a deep understanding of any problem.

This may sound challenging, but it is a power that supports positive change: increased confidence, patience, inner healing and personal growth. Aragonite helps bring all the chakras into balance, supporting mental clarity and emotional equilibrium.

How to recognise it

Often found as brown to orange starburst clusters of spiky crystals, also blue, white or green. Hardness about 3.5 to 4.

Chakra

All chakras.

Details

Origin

Morocco, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Pakistan, UK, USA.

Energy

Projective and receptive.

Colours

Golden brown, white, green, red, violet, yellow, blue.

Structure

Orthorhombic.

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Planet

Earth

Zodiac

Capricorn

Works with

Blue Aragonite, Calcite, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Balance, clarity, inner strength, alignment, clearing, confidence, emotional healing, patience, tolerance, trust, truth.

Usage tips

• Bring your whole chakra column into alignment with regular Aragonite meditations.
• Place Aragonite on a specific chakra during meditation to help clear it.

Through a high-heat vapour process, the metal bonds to the surface of the natural crystal, giving it a shimmering rainbow finish and combining the energies of both. The result is a high-vibrational crystal whose uplifting energy can be felt immediately. Joy and happiness are its hallmarks.

Aura Quartz brings protection, inner peace, mental clarity and harmony, and may help clear mental fog and heavy emotional states.

Used regularly, it may help you feel more joyful and encourage you to evaluate the path you are on and take action toward your true purpose.

How to recognise it

Clear quartz with a metallic, rainbow or pastel shimmer on the surface, like oil on water. The coating can scratch off, and the inside stays clear.

Chakra

All chakras, especially Crown.

Details

Origin

Natural quartz from Brazil and the USA, treated in specialist labs.

Energy

Uplifting.

Colours

White, metallic, silver and rainbow.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with a bonded metal layer.

Planet

Sun, Moon

Zodiac

All signs

Works with

Rose Quartz, Amazonite, Rhodonite, Black Tourmaline, Hematite.

Helps with

Happiness, joy, truth, manifestation, clarity, consciousness, life purpose, self-belief, growth, transformation, calm, protection, strength.

Usage tips

• Wear Aura Quartz to lift your energy when you feel emotionally low.
• Combine Aura Quartz and Rose Quartz in meditation to help release grief and heaviness from your energy body.

Its glittering shimmer comes from inclusions of fuchsite, mica and sometimes hematite. As an energy amplifier, each colour intensifies the energy of the matching chakra.

Aventurine harmonises emotions, supporting stability and calm, while enhancing self-esteem, confidence and courage. It encourages timely decisions, renews optimism and inspires you to embrace new opportunities and adventures.

A luck stone, Aventurine is renowned for attracting abundance and prosperity, and is often used in manifestation.

It is also said to support connection with nature spirits, including fairies. Green Aventurine, the Stone of Opportunity, nurtures the Heart Chakra, strengthening bonds with family, friends and loved ones, welcoming joyful relationships and cultivating self-love.

As a transformative crystal, it supports the release of old wounds, habits and patterns, so you can grow into the most prosperous, authentic version of yourself.

How to recognise it

Usually opaque green with a fine glittery sparkle when turned in the light. Hardness about 6.5 to 7. Glass copies have too-even colour and larger, uniform sparkles.

Chakra

Red: Root. Orange: Sacral. Yellow: Solar Plexus. Green: Heart. Blue: Throat and Third Eye. White: Crown.

Details

Origin

Brazil, India, China, Russia, Tibet.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Green, blue, red, orange, yellow, white.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Quartz (SiO₂) with mica or fuchsite inclusions.

Planet

Mercury, Venus

Zodiac

Virgo, Taurus

Works with

Tourmaline, Pink Amethyst, Turquoise, Quartz, Fuchsite, Mica, Rose Quartz, Citrine.

Helps with

Luck, opportunity, prosperity, emotional wellbeing, decisiveness, confidence. Blue: communication. Green: leadership, love, positivity, friendship, optimism. Red: safety. White: connection to the higher self. Yellow: confidence.

Usage tips

• Display Green Aventurine as a statement piece or at the centre of a grid to attract prosperity, love and positivity.
• Keep a piece in your pocket during important meetings for confidence.
• Meditate with Aventurine to connect with your guides.
• Carry it to protect against energy drain from others.

This deep blue crystal supports spiritual development, aligning you with higher consciousness and your soul path. Used by the Ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Native Americans, it is revered for bridging the physical and spiritual realms and is said to carry a connection to Atlantis.

Esteemed as the jewel of wisdom, Azurite enhances psychic abilities, illuminates dreams and supports astral projection, helping us interpret the symbolism in dreams and spiritual messages.

Through introspection, Azurite reveals patterns that no longer serve us, opening the way for spiritual and personal growth.

Azurite has a cleansing energy for the aura and emotional landscape, helping you integrate intense emotions rather than being carried by them. Meditating with it may help wash away the residue of a heavy day. It is also used in past life healing.

It supports mental clarity and study, and helps those who struggle with self-worth express themselves confidently and hold healthy boundaries. Its energy can feel strong for beginners, so grounding stones like Jaspers, Black Tourmaline and Obsidian are lovely companions.

How to recognise it

Intense deep royal blue, often with green malachite patches, velvety or glassy. Hardness about 3.5 to 4. Few other stones have this deep a blue.

Chakra

Crown, Third Eye and Throat.

Details

Origin

Morocco, Russia, Chile, China, USA, Australia.

Energy

Ascension.

Colours

Deep blue, light blue.

Structure

Monoclinic.

Composition

Copper carbonate hydroxide, Cu₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂.

Planet

Mercury, Venus, Neptune

Zodiac

Taurus, Libra, Pisces

Works with

Quartz, Malachite, Chrysocolla, Obsidian.

Helps with

Dreams, clarity, empathy, calm, confidence, manifestation, psychic abilities, patience, intellect, intuition, study, concentration, memory, acceptance.

Usage tips

• Meditate with Azurite on or near your Crown to amplify intuition.
• Keep it in your workspace to clarify thoughts and dispel negativity.
• New to spiritual practice? Pair Azurite with Obsidian for a grounded, protected exploration.

Care note: Azurite is a copper mineral. Keep it dry and never place it in water.

Like all Agates, Black Agate is a banded chalcedony, formed layer by layer as silica-rich water deposits microscopic quartz inside cavities in rock. Natural Black Agate is often very dark grey or brown with subtle bands, which can be seen when held up to strong light.

Black Agate is treasured as a talisman of protection: it is said to absorb negative energy and shield you, helping you feel safe, strong and grounded.

Connected to the Root Chakra, it anchors you firmly in the present moment. Its steady energy may help you feel calmer and more balanced, especially during times of pressure or change.

Black Agate is also a stone of courage and resilience. It encourages you to face your fears, keep going when things feel difficult and trust in your own strength. In ancient times it was carried by warriors and travellers for protection and success.

Its gentle, stabilising energy makes it a lovely companion when grieving or letting go, offering a sense of comfort, strength and emotional balance.

How to recognise it

Opaque black to very dark grey or brown, with a glassy polish and often faint bands or layers visible against strong light. Hardness 6.5 to 7, so it scratches glass. Much black agate is dyed, giving a flat, perfectly even black; Black Onyx is the trade name for this evenly black chalcedony, while Obsidian is softer and breaks with curved, shell-like edges.

Chakra

Root.

Details

Origin

Brazil, India, Uruguay, Madagascar, Botswana.

Energy

Absorbs and protects.

Colours

Black, dark grey, dark brown, often with subtle bands.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), banded chalcedony. Very even black pieces are usually dyed.

Planet

Mars, Saturn

Zodiac

Capricorn, Scorpio

Works with

Other Agates, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, White Agate, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Grounding, protection, courage, resilience, strength, emotional balance, comfort, calm, facing fears, success, absorbing negative energy.

Usage tips

• Carry Black Agate as a protective talisman when travelling or in busy places.
• Hold it during meditation to ground your energy and feel supported by the Earth.
• Wear it when facing a challenge to draw on its steady courage.
• Place a piece near your front door to help keep negative energy out of your home.

This powerful stone directs energy, clearing negative influences while attracting positive ones. It is prized for cutting through illusion, revealing truth and supporting personal transformation, and many keep it close in tech-heavy spaces for a sense of energetic protection.

It shields the wearer from heavy vibrations, emotional manipulation and psychic attack, while amplifying intuition and inner wisdom.

Black Kyanite offers a liberating release from the emotional weight of unresolved issues, helping us let go of painful memories and move forward.

Its energy is loved for purifying auric fields, energy bodies and physical spaces. After a healing session, use it to clear the room. To cleanse the chakras, sweep the crystal up and down the body.

It is a catalyst for spiritual transformation and a trusted guide in dream work. As an activator of the whole chakra column, it is associated with releasing karmic patterns and cycles, integrating the lessons of the past for spiritual growth.

How to recognise it

Black to dark grey fan or broom shapes made of long blades, with a slightly glossy, fibrous look. The blades split easily along their length.

Chakra

Root and all chakras.

Details

Origin

Brazil, South Africa, India, Myanmar.

Energy

Cleanses.

Colours

Black and grey.

Structure

Triclinic.

Composition

Aluminium silicate, Al₂SiO₅.

Planet

Saturn

Zodiac

Libra, Aries, Taurus, Capricorn

Works with

Clear Quartz, Pietersite, Moldavite, Malachite, Labradorite, Blue Kyanite, Selenite, Amethyst, Obsidian, Larimar, Moonstone.

Helps with

Protection, alignment, meditation, balance, calm, psychic development, astral travel, channelling, cleansing the aura, cord cutting, shielding, attunement.

Usage tips

• Keep Black Kyanite in your car with the blades facing outward as an energetic shield.
• Wear it on potent energetic days when the veil is thin.
• Add it to your altar to amplify spellwork.
• Keep it near your bed or under your pillow for dream recall and karmic insight.
• Write down past experiences and safely burn the paper while holding Black Kyanite, as a ritual of release and closure.

Black Onyx is a variety of chalcedony, the same microcrystalline quartz family as Agate. Onyx has been treasured for thousands of years: the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians carved it into cameos, seals, amulets and ornaments.

Black Onyx is known as a stone of strength and self-mastery: it is said to help you take charge of your life, hold your ground and stay committed to your goals.

Connected to the Root Chakra, it has a deeply grounding and stabilising energy. It may help you feel more centred and supported during stressful or demanding times, and it is a lovely companion when you need endurance and steady determination.

As a protective stone, Black Onyx is said to absorb and transform negative energy, helping you keep your energy to yourself and not take on the heaviness of others. It is also associated with good decision-making and the discipline to follow through.

Its sleek, classic look makes it a favourite in jewellery, where its grounding presence can be felt every day.

How to recognise it

Opaque, even jet black with a bright, glassy polish, sometimes with white bands (black and white onyx). Hardness 6.5 to 7, so it scratches glass. Most Black Onyx on the market is chalcedony that has been dyed to its deep, uniform black; Obsidian is softer with curved, shell-like breaks, and black glass or plastic feels lighter or warmer and may show bubbles or mould seams.

Chakra

Root.

Details

Origin

Brazil, India, Uruguay, Madagascar, Mexico.

Energy

Absorbs.

Colours

Black, sometimes with white bands.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), chalcedony. Its even black colour is usually the result of dyeing.

Planet

Saturn, Mars

Zodiac

Capricorn, Leo

Works with

Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Tiger's Eye, Selenite.

Helps with

Strength, protection, discipline, self-mastery, grounding, focus, endurance, determination, decision-making, absorbing negative energy, stability.

Usage tips

• Wear Black Onyx jewellery when you need strength and focus to see a goal through.
• Keep a piece on your desk to encourage discipline and steady effort.
• Hold it during meditation to ground your energy and release what is not yours.
• Carry it into challenging situations as a protective, stabilising companion.

Unlike crystals, pearls are organic gems, created by living molluscs. Natural black pearls were once so rare that they were reserved for royalty, and even today the dark, iridescent pearls of French Polynesia, often called Tahitian pearls, are among the most treasured gems of the sea. Their colours shimmer from charcoal and graphite to peacock green, aubergine and silver.

The Black Pearl reminds us that beauty is born from what challenges us, transforming grit into something luminous.

Because every pearl begins with something uncomfortable, it has long been seen as a symbol of transformation and wisdom gained through experience. It invites us to honour our own journey, to see our struggles as the layers that make us who we are, and to trust that we are always becoming.

Deeply connected to the Moon and the tides, the Black Pearl carries a soft, receptive feminine energy. It is said to deepen intuition and invite us into the mysteries of our inner world, making it a lovely companion for dreamwork, reflection and shadow work.

Its dark, grounding shimmer is also considered protective. The Black Pearl may help you feel calm and centred, absorbing heavy energy while encouraging emotional balance, integrity and self-acceptance.

How to recognise it

Dark grey, black, green, purple or silver with a deep, mirror-like lustre and overtones that shift as it moves. Very soft, hardness 2.5 to 4.5. Real pearls usually feel slightly gritty when rubbed gently against another pearl and cool to the touch; glass or plastic imitations feel smooth, light and look too uniform, while dyed freshwater pearls often show colour concentrated around the drill hole.

Chakra

Root and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

French Polynesia (Tahiti), the Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Energy

Absorbs.

Colours

Black, charcoal, grey, silver, peacock green, aubergine and blue overtones.

Structure

Organic gem: layers of microscopic orthorhombic aragonite crystals (nacre).

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as aragonite, bound with the protein conchiolin. Natural black colour comes from the Black-lip Pearl Oyster (Pinctada margaritifera).

Planet

Moon

Zodiac

Cancer, Gemini

Works with

Moonstone, Black Obsidian, Labradorite, Mother of Pearl, Aquamarine.

Helps with

Intuition, transformation, wisdom, self-acceptance, emotional balance, calm, protection, integrity, dreamwork, feminine energy, shadow work.

Usage tips

• Wear Black Pearl jewellery as a reminder that your challenges are shaping something beautiful.
• Hold a pearl during meditation on the full or new moon to connect with your intuition.
• Place it on your bedside table to invite meaningful dreams and quiet reflection.
• Let pearls be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off, to keep their lustre.

Care note: pearls are soft and organic. Keep them away from perfume, hairspray, lotions and household cleaners, never soak them, wipe them with a soft damp cloth after wearing and store them separately from harder crystals.

Magicians and shamans once used Black Tourmaline as a talisman to ward off harmful energies. Today it remains one of the most loved stones for grounding and protection, and for bringing confidence and a balanced state of mind in the face of life's challenges.

It forms deep within the Earth as magma slowly cools, when boron, aluminium and iron crystallise under immense heat and pressure. This slow journey gives the stone its deep black colour and its steady, grounding energy.

Black Tourmaline is naturally pyroelectric and piezoelectric: it can develop a small electrical charge when heated or pressed, a quality that has long fascinated crystal lovers.

For those who wake up feeling unanchored or disconnected, holding Black Tourmaline may help you feel more grounded, present and protected. Many keep it near electronic devices and entrances as an energetic shield.

In times of intense energy it may become saturated. If it breaks, it is often seen as a sign it has done its job as a protector. Return it to the Earth with gratitude.

How to recognise it

Opaque, glossy black with long lines running along the crystal, often in pencil-like columns. Hardness 7 to 7.5. Obsidian is glassy with a smooth curved break instead of lines.

Chakra

Root.

Details

Origin

Brazil, Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA.

Energy

Absorbs and protects.

Colours

Black.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Schorl, a boron silicate, NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄.

Planet

Saturn, Pluto

Zodiac

Capricorn, Scorpio, Libra

Works with

Selenite, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Obsidian, Clear Quartz, Labradorite.

Helps with

Protection, grounding, shielding, absorbing negativity, confidence, calm, courage, purifying spaces, feeling safe and present.

Usage tips

• Place Black Tourmaline by your front door to protect the energy of your home.
• Keep a piece next to your computer or phone as an energetic shield.
• Carry it in your pocket in crowded or draining environments.
• Hold it during meditation and visualise roots growing from your feet into the Earth.

Bloodstone helps ground us fully in the now, activating inner strength, willpower and courage. It can transform negative energy, purifying heavy thoughts and feelings into positive ones. In times of adversity or loneliness, it reconnects us with our higher selves, reminding us that isolation is an illusion.

We only have to open ourselves to the connection to receive Divine love.

Bloodstone is also wonderful for cooling the hot emotions of modern life: irritability, aggression, resentment and intolerance may soften with Bloodstone nearby.

How to recognise it

Opaque deep green with small bright red or orange spots. Hardness about 6.5 to 7.

Chakra

Root and Heart.

Details

Origin

India, China, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia, USA.

Energy

Activates.

Colours

Deep green with red spots.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Chalcedony, silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with iron oxide inclusions.

Planet

Mars

Zodiac

Aries, Pisces

Works with

Hematite, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Smoky Quartz.

Helps with

Creativity, strength, purpose, courage, willpower, purification, cleansing, transformation, confidence, action.

Usage tips

• Place Bloodstone under your bed to wake up refreshed with a zest for life.
• Wear it in situations where you need to stay calm yet strong.
• Keep it at your workplace to encourage a calm, constructive atmosphere.

Blue Aragonite feels like a gentle, calming conversation with a compassionate friend, a supportive download of guidance and wisdom.

Expressing ourselves freely is vital for our wellbeing, and when the Throat Chakra feels blocked it can affect the balance of all the chakras. Blue Aragonite is wonderful for those who struggle to express their truth, gently bringing buried feelings and memories to the surface so they can be processed with compassion.

Blue Aragonite fosters self-worth, confidence and deeper connection, especially when opening up to loved ones about past pain and heartbreak.

Its soothing energy softens the intensity of difficult emotions so you can speak your truth and release them, freeing the heart and throat. Its layered structure symbolises the tiers of growth we climb to become our most empowered selves. It is also a lovely ally for sound healers.

Shiny Storm recommends Blue Aragonite for every crystal collection.

How to recognise it

Opaque soft sky blue with visible banding or a fibrous, layered look, often in rough pieces. Hardness about 3.5 to 4.

Chakra

Heart, Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

China, Pakistan, Austria, Greece, Mexico, Morocco.

Energy

Transformation.

Colours

Light blue and blue.

Structure

Orthorhombic.

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Planet

Neptune, Moon

Zodiac

Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio

Works with

Rose Quartz, Green Calcite, Rhodochrosite, Smoky Quartz, Larimar, Aragonite.

Helps with

Communication, speaking truth, calm, relaxation, intuition, joy, meditation, self-discovery, nurturing, trust, clarity, compassion, kindness, emotional release.

Usage tips

• Place it on your throat during Reiki or massage to focus healing energy.
• Meditate with it to gently reveal suppressed truths and emotions.
• Hold it for a quick moment of relaxation.
• Wear it to support kind, compassionate communication.

It is no surprise that the Throat Chakra benefits from Blue Calcite, which helps cleanse every line of communication. As a stone of relaxation and recuperation, it soothes and calms.

Its calming effect on the mind, through the Third Eye, helps us look at emotional situations with more objectivity, strengthening the connection between thoughts and feelings.

Blue Calcite absorbs negative energy and helps protect you from the ill feelings of others throughout the day, while promoting clear thinking, creativity and inspired ideas.

How to recognise it

Soft, milky ice blue with a waxy or pearly glow, often slightly translucent. Hardness 3, so a coin can scratch it.

Chakra

Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

Mexico, South Africa.

Energy

Amplifies and cleanses.

Colours

Light blue, dark blue.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Planet

Venus, Moon

Zodiac

Cancer, Pisces

Works with

Aquamarine, Moldavite, Phenakite, Celestite.

Helps with

Communication, soothing emotions, relaxation, recuperation, tranquillity, protection, emotional understanding, psychic abilities, patience, dispelling negativity.

Usage tips

• Wear Blue Calcite in a necklace to communicate more effectively.
• Keep a piece at your workstation for clear thinking and creativity.
• Place it over your Third Eye during meditation to support intuition.
• Calcite is soft: keep it dry and away from harder stones.

Legend says goldstone was discovered by Venetian glassmakers. Its deep midnight blue comes from cobalt, and its starry sparkle from tiny copper particles. Although it is man-made, it has gained a rich metaphysical meaning, symbolising aspiration, confidence and willpower, and is a wonderful companion for new beginnings, launches and bold ventures.

In the depths of Blue Goldstone's midnight blue, a showcase of sparkling stars reminds us of our place in the grand tapestry of life.

This stone invites us to rise above petty worries and embrace our destiny with confidence. It calms the mind, clarifies focus and instils the courage to pursue our dreams, while supporting creative expression.

Its gentle energy is also lovely at bedtime, bringing a sense of calm and safety and helping to clear heavy thoughts before sleep, for adults and children alike.

How to recognise it

Deep midnight blue glass filled with tiny glittering sparkles like a starry sky. Its perfectly even sparkle shows it is man-made glass.

Chakra

Throat, Third Eye and Crown.

Details

Origin

Man-made, originally Venice, Italy.

Energy

Activates.

Colours

Midnight blue with sparkles.

Structure

Amorphous (glass).

Composition

Glass (SiO₂ based), coloured with cobalt, with copper crystals.

Planet

Sun

Zodiac

Leo, Sagittarius

Works with

Lapis Lazuli, Clear Quartz, Blue Tiger's Eye, Tiger's Eye.

Helps with

Focus, easing worry, confidence, motivation, willpower, courage, creativity, success, ambition, harmony, relaxation, new beginnings, communication, intuition, releasing unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Usage tips

• Place a large piece at the entrance of your business to inspire innovation and motivation.
• Keep it close for tasks that need extra focus.
• Empaths can carry it as a shield against external energies.
• On a starry night, whisper your wishes into it, carry it with you and reaffirm your intentions under the night sky.

For those who struggle to communicate, this beautiful stone supports your voice to be heard and helps untangle frazzled thoughts and unclear desires.

Blue Lace Agate helps us articulate our truth with confidence and clarity, supporting both sides of communication: listening and understanding, and expressing ourselves clearly.

By communicating what you want, this stone helps you manifest those desires. On an emotional level, it may help ease feelings from past experiences, clearing blockages to allow renewed self-expression and growth.

How to recognise it

Translucent pale blue with delicate white and blue lace-like bands. Hardness about 7. Very bright blue with uneven blotches is often dyed.

Chakra

Throat.

Details

Origin

Namibia, South Africa, Eastern Europe.

Energy

Soothing.

Colours

Blue and light blue.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Chalcedony, silicon dioxide (SiO₂).

Planet

Mercury, Neptune

Zodiac

Gemini, Pisces

Works with

Rose Quartz, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli.

Helps with

Communication, trust, calm, balance, confidence, clarity, courage, clearing, self-expression, growth, manifestation.

Usage tips

• Wear it in a necklace if you find it hard to express your emotions calmly.
• Carry it to job interviews, public speaking or counselling sessions for a boost of confidence and clear thinking.

Onyx has been worn for thousands of years as a stone of strength and self-control, carved into cameos, seals and protective amulets in ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. Blue Onyx brings that same resilient energy together with the gentle, serene vibration of blue, making it a lovely companion for anyone who wants to stay strong without losing their softness.

Blue Onyx invites calm into the mind and courage into the voice, helping you stay steady and speak your truth with grace.

Through its connection to the Throat Chakra, it supports clear, confident expression. It may help you find the right words in difficult conversations, set healthy boundaries and share your feelings with kindness rather than reactivity.

Blue Onyx is also a stone of focus and endurance. It encourages patience and perseverance during demanding times, helping you hold your ground, think before you act and follow through on your intentions.

Its soothing energy may help ease worry and mental overwhelm, bringing a sense of peace at the end of a busy day. The warm orange-brown streaks often seen in our pieces add a touch of grounding earth energy, reminding you to stay anchored while you rise.

In honesty: most Blue Onyx on the market, including ours, is banded agate or other porous stone that has been dyed to achieve its vivid blue, with the natural orange-brown bands left showing through. Its energy is still that of a strong, protective banded stone, softened by the calming symbolism of blue.

How to recognise it

Bright to deep blue with natural orange-brown or white bands and streaks, smooth and waxy to glassy when polished. Banded agate is hardness 6.5 to 7 and scratches glass, while calcite 'onyx' is only hardness 3 and a steel knife scratches it. Natural blue onyx is very rare, so strong, even blue with colour pooling in cracks or along the bands is a sign of dye.

Chakra

Throat and Root.

Details

Origin

Mostly Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan and China (dyed stone).

Energy

Calming.

Colours

Blue, often with orange-brown, grey or white bands.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz) when agate, trigonal calcite when marble or 'onyx marble'.

Composition

Usually dyed banded agate, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), or dyed banded calcite, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Rarely natural.

Planet

Saturn, Mercury

Zodiac

Leo, Capricorn

Works with

Black Onyx, Sodalite, Blue Lace Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Calm, inner strength, communication, self-control, focus, perseverance, boundaries, courage, emotional balance, grounding.

Usage tips

• Wear Blue Onyx near the throat before a meeting or difficult conversation to speak clearly and calmly.
• Keep it on your desk to support focus and steady effort on long projects.
• Hold it in the evening and breathe slowly to release the tension of the day.
• Cleanse it with smoke, sound or moonlight rather than water, as dyed stones can fade over time.

Care note: Blue Onyx is usually dyed. Avoid soaking it in water, salt or harsh cleaners, and keep it out of strong sunlight to protect its colour.

This deeply calming crystal supports spiritual development and opens the pathways of communication, emotional, physical and spiritual. It helps you express yourself clearly and truthfully while listening to your own inner voice.

It encourages you to speak from emotional balance rather than reaction, sharing your truth with confidence and kindness. It is a lovely ally for difficult conversations and setting gentle boundaries.

Spiritually, Blue Quartz acts as a bridge to higher realms, deepening intuition and angelic connection.

It is considered a lucky stone for creatives, especially musicians, singers and sound healers. Emotionally, it brings a soft, soothing energy that may help ease worry and fear, inspire hope and support anyone feeling overwhelmed or heavy.

In ancient times, blue stones were believed to calm tempers, encourage truthfulness and open pathways to divine communication. Blue Quartz naturally carries this heritage of clarity, serenity and expression.

How to recognise it

Hazy, milky blue to grey-blue, translucent to opaque, often looking softly clouded. Hardness 7.

Chakra

Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Spain, Switzerland, Italy.

Energy

Transformational.

Colours

Light to deep blue.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with inclusions such as dumortierite or rutile that create the blue colour.

Planet

Neptune

Zodiac

Pisces, Libra, Gemini

Works with

Blue Tiger's Eye, Pietersite, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Chrysocolla, Lapis Lazuli.

Helps with

Communication, creativity, self-expression, spirituality, intuition, calm, personal development, hope, trust, listening, courage, happiness, accessing higher realms.

Usage tips

• A lovely companion for yoga, meditation and breathwork, encouraging slower, deeper breathing.
• Hold it in anxious moments for a sense of peace and clarity.
• Known as the musician's stone: keep it nearby when practising, recording or performing.

Just as the hawk soars high above the land, this stone offers a wider perspective. Its silky blue shimmer, which glides across the surface like light on water, is said to sharpen our inner vision and help us see the bigger picture when life feels tangled or overwhelming.

Where golden Tiger's Eye fires us up, Blue Tiger's Eye cools and steadies, bringing focus with a sense of serenity.

Resonating with the Throat and Third Eye chakras, it supports calm, honest communication and helps us express ourselves without reacting from frustration or fear. It is a wonderful companion when you need to stay composed in a difficult conversation.

Blue Tiger's Eye may help ease worry, racing thoughts and nervous energy, making space for clarity and thoughtful decisions. It is often chosen by people in demanding or fast-paced roles who need to stay focused and level-headed.

Like all Tiger's Eye, it is also a protective stone, traditionally carried to ward off negativity and ill wishes, and to help us feel grounded and confident in our own path.

How to recognise it

Dark navy to blue-grey with a silky, shimmering band of light (chatoyancy) that moves as you turn it, caused by fine parallel fibres. Hardness 6.5 to 7. Man-made fibre-optic glass sold as cat's eye shows a tiny honeycomb pattern from the side and an unnaturally bright shine, and bright or unusual blues are often dyed Tiger's Eye.

Chakra

Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

South Africa, Namibia, Western Australia, India and the USA.

Energy

Calms.

Colours

Navy, blue-grey and deep blue with a silky sheen.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with fibrous inclusions of blue riebeckite (crocidolite) that have not oxidised to the gold of Tiger's Eye.

Planet

Saturn

Zodiac

Capricorn

Works with

Tiger's Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Blue Goldstone, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Focus, clarity, serenity, perspective, easing worry, calm communication, composure, decision making, insight, protection, intuition.

Usage tips

• Keep Blue Tiger's Eye on your desk to stay focused and calm during busy days.
• Wear it as a necklace or bracelet before an important conversation to help you speak with clarity and composure.
• Hold it in meditation and visualise yourself soaring above a situation to see it from a wider view.
• Pair it with golden Tiger's Eye to balance motivation with calm.

Care note: always choose polished Blue Tiger's Eye (Hawk's Eye).

It guides us toward the insights and truths we need in the present moment. Associated with the soothing energy of water, it supports growth and transformation, helping us move through life with grace and trust its flow.

A powerful communication stone, it helps us listen to our intuition, speak our truth and see beyond our own perspective with empathy. It is a valued ally for healing old emotional wounds and finding closure.

By balancing the Throat and Third Eye, Blue Tourmaline harmonises expression and intuition.

Treasured by spiritual healers, it bridges the physical and spiritual realms, supporting clearer communication with guides, ancestors and past lives. It amplifies intuition and helps us express the messages and visions we receive. Its dream-enhancing energy supports restful sleep and meaningful dreams.

How to recognise it

Rare deep blue to teal crystals with lines running along their length, glassy and often dark. Hardness 7 to 7.5.

Chakra

Throat and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

Brazil, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Namibia, Madagascar, Pakistan, USA.

Energy

Activates.

Colours

Blue and light blue.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Elbaite tourmaline, a boron silicate, Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄.

Planet

Neptune

Zodiac

Pisces, Cancer

Works with

Celestite, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Pietersite, Black Tourmaline.

Helps with

Insight, dreams, restful sleep, meditation, intuition, truth, purpose, clarity, communication, compassion, enlightenment, expanded awareness, peace, calm, patience.

Usage tips

• Place it under your pillow or by your bed for restful sleep and meaningful dreams.
• Hold it in deep meditation to release expectations and connect with the spiritual realm.
• Add it to rituals to strengthen communication with guides.

Formed over millions of years in volcanic rock, Botswana Agate displays some of the most delicate banding of any agate, layer upon layer of subtle colour. These rings are a beautiful reminder that growth happens slowly, and that every experience adds strength and depth to who we are.

Known as a stone of comfort, Botswana Agate wraps you in a warm, supportive energy, helping you feel held during times of grief, loss or change.

It is especially cherished by those who feel lonely or unsupported. Its nurturing energy may help ease sadness and worry, gently encouraging you to look at the bigger picture and focus on solutions rather than problems.

Botswana Agate is also a stone of release. It is traditionally used to help let go of old habits, repressed emotions and patterns that no longer serve you, supporting you as you make positive changes and embrace a new way of being.

Connected to the Crown Chakra, it opens the mind to new ideas and higher perspectives, while its grounding nature keeps you centred and present. It may also stimulate creativity and help you explore fresh possibilities with confidence.

How to recognise it

Fine, tightly spaced concentric bands in soft grey, pink, peach, cream, brown and white, often with a translucent, waxy lustre when polished. Hardness 6.5 to 7, so it scratches glass. Vivid pink, purple or blue banded agates are usually dyed; natural Botswana Agate has muted, earthy tones and very fine banding.

Chakra

Root, Sacral and Crown.

Details

Origin

Botswana (Bobonong region).

Energy

Nurturing.

Colours

Grey, pink, peach, cream, brown and white bands.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz).

Composition

A banded variety of chalcedony, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), coloured by traces of iron and manganese.

Planet

Mercury

Zodiac

Scorpio, Gemini

Works with

Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz, Black Tourmaline, other Agates.

Helps with

Comfort, emotional support, release, letting go of old habits, grief, loneliness, creativity, positivity, stability, new perspectives.

Usage tips

• Hold Botswana Agate when you are going through a loss or a big change, and let it remind you that you are supported.
• Keep a piece with you while you work on letting go of an old habit, as a touchstone for your intention.
• Place it by your bed or on your altar to bring a soft, calming energy to your space.
• Trace the bands with your fingertip during meditation to slow your breath and quieten the mind.

Its name comes from the Italian breccia, meaning broken rubble. Fragments of red jasper, sometimes veined with hematite, are bound together by white or clear quartz, creating a striking mosaic of rust, brick red, cream and black.

Brecciated Jasper reminds us that what has been broken can be rebuilt stronger, more resilient and even more beautiful.

Like all red jaspers, it is known as a nurturing, grounding stone. Its steady energy is linked to the Root and Sacral chakras, helping us feel safe, stable and present in our bodies, and supporting the stamina to see long projects and difficult seasons through.

It is associated with vitality, motivation and courage. When we feel scattered or drained, Brecciated Jasper may help us gather our energy, restore our balance and find the willpower to keep going with patience and determination.

Emotionally, it is a comforting companion during times of change or rebuilding, encouraging us to face challenges calmly and to trust in our own resilience.

How to recognise it

Opaque brick red to rust brown jasper broken into angular fragments, cemented by white, grey or clear quartz veins, sometimes with metallic black hematite. Hardness 6.5 to 7, so it scratches glass. Dyed howlite or magnesite can imitate red jasper, but it is softer and the colour often sits in the cracks.

Chakra

Root and Sacral.

Details

Origin

South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, India and the USA.

Energy

Grounds.

Colours

Red, rust, brown, cream, white and black.

Structure

Trigonal (microcrystalline quartz), as a breccia.

Composition

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) coloured by iron oxides, often with hematite (Fe₂O₃) and quartz veins.

Planet

Mars

Zodiac

Aries, Scorpio

Works with

Red Jasper, Hematite, Carnelian, Smoky Quartz, Black Tourmaline.

Helps with

Resilience, endurance, stamina, balance, grounding, stability, courage, motivation, patience, determination, rebuilding, emotional strength.

Usage tips

• Carry Brecciated Jasper during long or demanding days to help you stay steady and motivated.
• Place it at the foot of your bed or under your feet in meditation to feel grounded.
• Keep it close when you are rebuilding after a setback, as a reminder of your own strength.
• Pair it with Carnelian when you need an extra boost of courage and drive.

Fluorite is known as the stone of order, helping to bring structure to chaotic thoughts. In its brown form, often honey, amber or tea-coloured, that clarity is anchored to the Earth, making it a lovely stone for those who tend to overthink or feel scattered.

Brown Fluorite helps us think clearly while keeping our feet firmly on the ground.

Linked to the Root Chakra, it may help you feel more stable, safe and present, so that decisions come from a calm, centred place rather than from worry or pressure.

Like all fluorite, it is considered a protective stone, said to shield the aura from confusion and outside influence and to help us discern what is truly ours to carry. Many keep it near devices as an energetic shield in busy, tech-heavy spaces.

It is a helpful companion for study, planning and organisation, encouraging focus, practicality and patience as we turn ideas into real results.

How to recognise it

Glassy and transparent to translucent, in honey, amber, tea or smoky brown, sometimes zoned with clear, purple or yellow, and naturally forming cubes or octahedrons. Hardness 4, so a steel knife scratches it and it chips easily along flat cleavage planes. Perfectly even, bubble-filled colour suggests glass.

Chakra

Root and Third Eye.

Details

Origin

China, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, England and the USA.

Energy

Grounds.

Colours

Honey, amber, tea brown and smoky brown.

Structure

Cubic.

Composition

Calcium fluoride (CaF₂); brown colour is linked to trace elements and natural irradiation.

Planet

Saturn

Zodiac

Capricorn, Pisces

Works with

Smoky Quartz, Rainbow Fluorite, Tiger's Eye, Hematite, Clear Quartz.

Helps with

Stability, clarity, grounding, focus, organisation, protection, discernment, decision making, study, practicality, patience.

Usage tips

• Keep Brown Fluorite on your study or work desk to help organise your thoughts.
• Hold it before making an important decision to feel calm and grounded.
• Place it near your computer or phone as an energetic shield.
• Meditate with it at the Root Chakra when your mind feels busy and scattered.

Care note: Fluorite is soft (hardness 4) and chips easily. Store it separately, avoid knocks, and keep it out of long periods of direct sunlight, which can fade some colours.

A strong amplifying and cleansing stone, Calcite is excellent for manifestation work and for clearing stagnant energy from your space.

Soft, luminous and gentle, Calcite reminds us that growth can be calm and steady.

Each colour offers its own focus: Orange for creativity and joy, Yellow for personal will, Green for the heart, Blue for communication, Pink for self-love and Clear for clarity. Working with several colours together brings a beautifully balanced energy.

How to recognise it

Soft, often translucent stone in many colours with a waxy or glassy glow. Hardness 3, so a coin scratches it, and clear pieces show a double image through them.

Chakra

Depends on colour, all chakras.

Details

Origin

Mexico, Brazil, Iceland, Pakistan, Russia, USA.

Energy

Amplifies.

Colours

Black, blue, green, grey, honey, yellow, orange, pink, red, violet, white.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).

Planet

Venus, Moon

Zodiac

Cancer

Works with

Other colours of Calcite.

Helps with

Manifestation, amplifying energy, calm, rejuvenation, cleansing, grounding, inner peace, individual chakra work.

Usage tips

• Place different colours of Calcite around a bedroom or bathroom to create a calm, rejuvenating space.
• Use Calcite in grids to amplify your intentions.
• Calcite is soft and sensitive to water: dust it gently instead of washing.

It is a powerful stone of communication, known for easing tension and resolving arguments with its calm, peaceful energy. It helps align thoughts and words, guiding us to choose them wisely and navigate conflict with grace.

Its energy clears the mind, allowing deeper relaxation and focus, which makes it a wonderful companion for meditation.

By quieting the mind, Caribbean Blue Calcite supports access to higher states of consciousness and deeper connection with the inner self. It is also said to support memory and concentration and to bring a sense of peace and calm.

How to recognise it

Opaque soft sky blue mixed with white and light brown patches, often looking like a watercolour. Hardness about 3.

Chakra

Crown, Third Eye and Throat.

Details

Origin

Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Energy

Activates.

Colours

Blue, white, light brown.

Structure

Trigonal.

Composition

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) with blue aragonite and other minerals.

Planet

Venus

Zodiac

Libra, Taurus

Works with

Blue Aragonite, Selenite, Lapis Lazuli, Celestite, Aragonite, Mica, Blue Calcite, Clear Quartz, Jasper.

Helps with

Calm, restful sleep, lucid dreaming, clear communication, memory, higher consciousness, self-discovery, new habits.

Usage tips

• Keep it by your bed or under your pillow for dream awareness and recall.
• Wear or carry it to balance emotions and navigate challenges with grace.
• Hold it during meditation to ease into a serene state.
• Display it in a room for a calming atmosphere.