The metaphysical properties of crystals and minerals is what defines their energetic uses with the intention to empower the individual. Each stone has its own metaphysical properties it carries from which the earth gave it. We as entities of energy ourselves, have the ability to draw in the properties stones can give us. They work on balancing your energy centers, releasing fears and strengthening the spirit. Here is a list of most of the stones and their properties MforM carries.
Druzy Druzy, also known as druse, is a layer of crystals over the surface and or in the fractures of another stone. These druzy clusters sparkle from every angle. Sugar druzy has a softer aesthetic, with a finer layer of crystals resembling sugar. These coatings are formed when ground water passes through, seeping into the fractures of the rock/mineral, leaving behind dissolved silica which then creates these astounding druzy gems. Druzy takes on all kinds of colours, sizes, luster and formations. Used throughout centuries for healings, meditations, psychic empowerment and countless rituals. These crystal caves and clusters hold energy along with absolute beauty and rarity.
AgateThe Stone of Balance Considered a power stone; grounding, solid and stable, belonging to the chalcedony family and comes in a wide range of colours. It stimulates analytical capabilities and precision. Agates promotes clarity, acceptance, courage and creativity.
AmethystThe Stone of Spirituality This stone is a member of the crystal quartz silica group, which are the most common minerals on our earth. It brings calmness and clarity where there is confusion and anxiety. Amethyst helps one learn all things spiritual, mystic & psychic. Excellent for meditation. Helps break bad habits, especially helping with sobriety.
AquamarineThe Stone of Courage It's calming energies, reduce stress and quiet the mind. Pushes you to overcome judgmentalism. Sharpens your intellect and brain power. Excellent for meditation. Improves overall communication, while challenging your spiritual awareness. Known as a difficult stone to work with. Alleviates sore throats, swollen glands and allergies. Astrological: Aries, Scorpio, Gemini, Aquarius, Pisces Chakra: Throat & Heart
Black Onyx A wonderful grounding stone, to keep you in line with your beliefs. Brings happiness and good fortune to the person and the home. Enhances self-control and stimulates the power of wise decision making in difficult situations. Very helpful alleviating grief. Good for bones, bone marrow & blood disorders. Astrological: Leo Chakra: Root/Base
Black Tourmaline Connected with your root chakra - It is a strong spiritual grounding stone, keeping you down to earth and in tune with your true self. Helps let go of negativity and self-doubt. Also known to be charged with electro magnetic energy when rubbed, bringing about Good Luck.
Citrine Known as the " Money Stone" & "Feel Better" Stone. Bringing wealth and abundance into your life. An emotionally balancing stone, raising self-esteem & confidence. Helps with eye sight, kidneys and activates the thymus and balances the thyroid. Astrological: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra Chakra: Solar Plexus Birthstone: November
Crystal QuartzThe Stone of Energy Crystal Quartz is an abundant mineral also known as Rock Crystal. The most powerful, versatile multi purpose healing stone, particularly in regarding self esteem and healing old wounds. It amplifies the energy of other stones, increases emotional energy and focus. Because it clarifies thought processes and emotions, it can increase inspiration and creativity. Can help relieve chronic fatigue and depression.
Green FluoriteThe Stone of Co operation Recharges all energy centers - activating all chakras. A massive shield of protection from negativity.... Increases powers of concentration and positivity. A stone that should be used in situations of chaos, as it will assist with internal order and intent. Good for the health of the stomach, intestines, and colon. Astrological: Capricorn, Pisces Chakra: Heart & Throat
Howlite Gently absorbs and uplifts tension, anxiety, and emotional intensity. Facilitates self-awareness and encourages emotional expression in a healthy way. Howlite is a natural calming stone, it is good for alleviating pain, rage, bad behaviour and all kinds of stress. Allows one to express emotions calmly and un-offensively. A great stone to help with insomnia. Balances calcium levels, aids bones, teeth and circulation. Astrological: Gemini Chakra: Crown
Lapis LazuliThe Stone of Total Awareness A rock formed from the mineral Lazurite. It stimulates the consciousness toward the awakening of the perfection of self. Lapis can help open the part of the mind that brings with it knowing that you are a part of ‘All that Is’. It helps overcome depression & open the door to self acceptance which leads to serenity.
Malachite Malachite has been called the "mirror of the soul". It reaches the inner feelings of the person and reflects what is there, negative or positive. Restores life, helping with all healing processes, encourages true love. Malachite is believed to be a strong protector of children. It is said to protect the wearer from accidents and protects travelers. Was once used as face paint when in a crushed form.
ObsidianThe Stone of Truth Is a natural glass formed from volcanic lava. A stone of honesty, protection and truth. Preventing negative energy from affecting you, enlightening you to your own flaws and can reach into your sub conscious and helping you reclaim yourself and rediscover forgotten abilities.
Petrified Wood Petrified wood is a good grounding stone, which once used to be the roots of a tree that has transformed into stone. Used to help you forget petty worries, and for stabilizing one's emotions. It is particularly useful in calming survival-based fears. Physically, it is beneficial for the bones, backaches, skin and hair. Use this stone to strengthen your spiritual and physical backbone.
PyriteThe Stone also known as 'Fool's Gold' A powerful stone that shields and protects against negativity and bad vibrations. This stone has massive Power! Pyrite has healing qualities of the brain, memory, thought processes and great strength in self-esteem and self-acceptance. A stone well used for bones, lungs, cell formation, circulation, and digestion. Astrological: Leo Chakra: Solar Plexus
Rhodochrosite Rhodochrosite is a powerful emotional healer, helping alleviate anxiety and tension. Encourages positive self-perception. Rhodochrosite releases all forms of self-blame and bloackages created in our hearts by events in our past (including past lives). It cleanses the heart and brings us acceptance, courage, trust and faith. Promotes acceptance of the past.
Rose QuartzThe Stone of Universal Love This is a stone of warmth and love. It opens the heart to the beauty within ourselves and all around us. It begins its healing by reducing resentments, promotes personal worth, enhances all forms of love; self love, mother love, caring, kindness, platonic & romantic. Helps us attract positive, gentle, non judgmental love into our lives.
Smokey Quartz Is a strong grounding stone, it's particularly effective in dealing with headstrong behavior. It shields against negative energy around the user. Helps keep you ‘in the moment’ clears up communication difficulties, helps dissolve mental and emotional blockages. Smokey is good for alleviating panic attacks, anxiety and nightmares.
Sodalite This stone is most recognized for healing, meditation and wisdom. It is used for expressing logic and ideas due to its connection with the Throat Chakra. It is also used at the Brow Chakra..... General communication and writing stone. Logic, ideas and truth. Useful for students and philosophers. Strengthens communication and rational thinking.
Tigers EyeThe Stone of Self Discipline Tigers eye is a chatoyant gemstone (a stone with optical line variations) this intensely grounding stone promotes balance and strength throughout different phases of life. Relieves doubt and bestows decision making with clarity. Excellent for communication, instils focus and maturity to the distracted, pushes procrastinators, and balances you in emotional turmoil.
Titanium QuartzThe stone also known as Titanium Aura Titanium molocules are bondeda to the quartz. These amazing colours will neither rub off or fade. Because these colours are produced by blending natural substances (titanium & the Quartz crystal) the metaphysical properties are enhanced rather than destroyed. Fantastic for creativity, a high vibrational stone, infusing the aura with natural light, said to stimulate upward movement of the Kundalini. Highly used crystal for meditation, acting as a prism to all energy centers. Chakra: All
TurquoiseThe Stone of Protection. Increases energy and protects the body from negativity. A good general healer for all illnesses. It opens the Throat Chakra, for open communication & creativity. Opens the Heart Chakra for giving/receiving. Opens the Brow Chakra for Psychic connections. Helps detoxify from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray/sun radiation. Ancient absorber of "negativity"; helps breakthrough creativity blocks and depression.
CLEANSING YOUR STONES OF NEGATIVE ENERGIES
Sea Salt is the most traditional purifying agent in psychic work and healing. It dispels any sort of dis-ease and negativity, and is a physical and psychic disinfectant. This is one of the most accepted and probably the most powerful method of clearing crystals and stones. Salt can be mixed with water or used dry. To use salt water, mix a tablespoon of sea salt in a glass or ceramic cup of cold water. Do not use plastic or metal containers. Place the stones in the solution and allow to soak overnight. To use dry salt, place the sea salt in a glass or non-plastic container and bury the crystals with the points facing downward into the salt. Again, leave overnight. Be sure to use sea salt only, table salt contains aluminum and other chemicals. For those who live by the ocean, salt water can be brought from the beach in a jar, or gently wash them directly in the ocean.
Moonlight is another way of cleansing your gemstones. Simply place outside from the Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are good times to clear crystals, to dispel old energies, but any time works! Earth Crystals may also be buried into the earth. This is especially helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is personal choice.
Smudging A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge them with burning cedar or sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make sure your stones are purified. Simply hold the burning sage or cedar stick while passing your stone through the smoke.
CARING FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
Try to store your jewellery separately so they won’t scratch or tarnish each other. Keep your silver/white jewellery separate from your gold/yellow pieces
Use a jewellery polishing cloth to rub down your pieces or a 100% soft cotton cloth
For pieces really lacking in luster, use a soft used toothbrush, run warm water over the toothbrush and the piece, dip the brush in baking soda or squeeze on some soft liquid soap, and brush away the dirt and dullness. Rinse well and place on a towel and let air dry. Be sure it is completely dry before storing
Be aware all stones have different properties, so protect your stone jewellery from chemicals and extreme hot and cold temperatures
Do not store your jewellery in direct sunlight (like a sunny windowsill) as exposure to too much sunlight may fade your gemstones
Any beaded jewellery strung on silk, ribbon or leather should be stored flat as these materials pull and stretch over time
Frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain the beauty of your pieces. Using polishing cloths or a soft cotton cloth to wipe down your pieces every so often is a good idea. Salt water, chlorine, soaps, perfumes, personal products, and perspiration take their toll on your jewellery. So store them properly and treat them well!