Aquamarine is of the Beryl family and is closely related to the Emerald.  It's light blue to bluish-green or "aqua" blue is very suggestive in color to sea water.  In fact, Aquamarine means Water of the Sea.   It is quite hard and rates a 7.5 on the Mohs Scale.  Unfortunately, nearly all Aquamarine has been heat treated to enhance the color.  Because of this, it is worth noting here that guarding your stones from excess heat would be wise so as to not end up with colorless stones from over-heating.  Scientists have never succeeded in synthesizing this stone. 

Ancient mariners carried this beautiful stone as a talisman to bring them home safely and prosperous.  In the East, Aquamarine is known as the stone of the Mystic.  It has been found in the gravesites with mummies in Egypt and Romans used it for illnesses as well. 

Aquamarine is a stone of peace.  It's energy is gentle and compassionate.  It is used in deep meditation where it can help to bring you in touch with your spiritual being.  It provides inspiration and can instill the truths of the universe.  This stone brings calm and helps ease the nerves and lessen panic attacks.  It also aids in reducing the dependence on drugs.  Using this stone in conjunction with Amethyst would be quite helpful in kicking the habit. 

Healers use this stone in support of the liver and kidneys as it helps to reduce fluid retention.  It also strengthens the spleen and thyroid, which aids in purification of the body.  It is used in the treatment of swollen glands and is said to be excellent for the eyes and improving vision.  At one time, some eyeglasses were made from Aquamarine because it was soothing to the eyes. 

The next stone I will write about is Apophyllite.  This stone is the pyramid form of crystal and has many uses.  Stay in touch and read about Apophyllite when I write next.  :D  Until then, Be Well!

Aventurine is a type of quartz known as microcrystaline.  It has inclusions of mica that give it that sparkly, shimmering effect known as "Aventuresence".  Goethite, pyrite, and hematite also can be included, especially in the other colors, which give a brownish, reddish, or golden shimmer.  Aventurine occurs in light and dark greens as well as peach, brown, yellow, red and even a gorgeous blue.  It is mostly opaque with a slight transluscence, usually, however it sometimes is more transluscent than opaque.  It grows in masses and layers rather than crystal form.  It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale.  The name Aventurine comes from the same source as Goldstone.  An accident by Venetian glass workers, where a batch of copper filings fell into a batch of molten glass gave rise to the name, Aventurine, by "a ventura", which means by chance.  This also is how Goldstone originated.  Creating a synthetic Aventurine has been attempted for quite some time. 

Aventurine of any color is known as a lucky stone, though the green variety is considered to be the most powerful for luck.  It is kept in the left pocket of gamblers and those hoping for a lottery win.  Aventurine is considered to have a beneficial effect on the psyche, giving one a stronger sense of self and provides a shield to block "psychic vampires".  It balances the male/female energies and protects the heart.  It provides calm and eases stress, allowing one to think through on situations and find appropriate solutions. 

In physical healing, Aventurine targets the organs of the body, beginning with the organ that is the most imperiled and continuing on to the next.  It is also used in combination with Lavender for migraines.  It is recommended that Aventurine be worn as a necklace when using it to heal whether it be physical or emotional healing that is needed.  Although another method of utilizing the healing properties of Aventurine is in a foot soak.  The dark green variety is the most recommended. 

However, the other colors have uses.  Peach is good for opening up and enhancing creative visualizations.  This would be ideal for writers, artists, musicians, and any others in a creative field.  Red is also recommended for creativity, as well as being useful for most of what green is used for.  Additionally, red allows one to see possibilities.  It lessens negativity and brings prosperity.  It is good for entrepeneurs especially because of the ability to recognize potential in a situation.  Blue heals and balances the emotions, allowing for clearer communication.  It also stimulates creativity, but additionally it boosts independence.  It grants leadership qualities, allowing one to understand intuitively what is needed and the ability to act on it as well as a deeper understanding of cause and effect. 

Next I will be backing up a bit alphabetically because I missed a couple of stones that deserve to be talked about.  Aquamarine is one of them.  So, I will be writing about Aquamarine next.  It is a beautiful blue stone which works on the psychic abilities.  Until then, be well!  :D

Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine.  The golden yellow of the Citrine with the glorious purple of the Amethyst makes for a very beautiful stone.  The Anahi Mine in Bolivia was the only area where this stone is mined, though a small amount of it has recently been found near Bahia, in Brazil and the Hyberadad Mine in India yields an Ametrine that is mostly Amethyst with small zones of Citrine within.  It rates a 7 on the Mohs Scale of hardness.

Ametrine is a very rare and powerful stone, combining Amethyst and Citrine's properties and adding in properties of it's own.  It is a stone of dualities.  It teaches the fearful how to find the warrior within, the rigid learn the value of flexibility, the procrastinator finds the ability to finish what was started.  But also, it teaches that to truly understand happiness, one must know sadness, to give, one must also be able to receive.  This stone teaches that we are all connected and rids the aura of negativity.  Both Amethyst and Citrine are beneficial for business and finances.  Combined, they are even more powerful.

Ametrine is a powerful healer and boosts creativity as well as psychic workings.  It allows greater insights when doing readings and assists in any work on the astral plane.  It also assists in communications with spirits, energies and guides, being protective as well as a positive energy booster.  It removes blockages from any chakra and allows release of emotional damage, replacing it with healing light.

Physically, Ametrine is beneficial for helping the body to better absorb oxygen.  This may be why it is also good for dementia and brain activity overall.  Ametrine elixir is said to help remove toxins from the body.  It also makes the symptoms of illness less severe.  Fevers, chills, nausea, etc may all be lessened when carrying an Ametrine. 

I would highly recommend having one of these stones to carry around.  If for no other reason than it's beauty, although there are many other reasons to keep one around.  Let me know if you have any questions.  I'll do my best to answer them.  :D 

Next time I will write about Aventurine.  It's a gentle, happy stone as well as being pretty.  Until then, be well.  :D

Amethyst is a crystal quartz stone that varies from pale lavender to deepest purple in color.  It is mined in Brazil and other South American countries, and in Africa.  It is also known in the US, with Oregon having the pale lavender variety and Colorado the deep purple.  It has a Mohs hardness of 7.

This beautiful stone has been used since ancient times to promote sobriety.  In fact, it's name comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "non-intoxicating".  It helps with all forms of addiction.  It balances the energies of the mind as well as the emotional and physical bodies.  It is said to stabilize mental disorders and soothe one during stressful times.

Amethyst is used to protect against psychic attacks, the energies of the attack being transmuted and then sent on to the Universe.  It helps one to realize which areas in one's self need restructuring and enables us to act on that realization.  It gives peace and serenity and allows meditation as well as giving restful sleep.  


Amethyst is said to be of benefit to anyone in a debate by allowing heightened insight and intellectual reasoning.  It gives one a calm demeanor and lessens any tendencies to lose the temper.  It balances and strengthens the energies.  It is also said to promote prosperity in business.  


Amethyst will alleviate the pain of a stress headache when a cluster or geode is placed in the room.  It is said to be very useful in the treatment of disorders of the nervous system as well as strengthening the skeletal system.  An elixir of Amethyst is recommended in the treatment of arthritis.  

An elixir is gotten by placing the appropriate stone in water in a glass jar or bowl that does not touch any metal.  It is then set in the sun/moon for 24 hours.  You must concentrate on what purpose the elixir will have while you are preparing it.  Please note that not all stones may be used in elixirs this way.  Some are toxic (such as lead and mercury) and must be placed in a sealed glass container before being placed in the water.  


Let me know if you have any questions.  I'll do my best to answer them.  :)


The next stone I will write about is Ametrine.  This is a natural combination of Amethyst and Citrine.  Quite lovely, and a very powerful combination.  Until then, be well.  :D