Crystal Guide

Welcome to the Pixie Gem Shop Crystal Guide! This list is in alphabetical order and includes information about the geology and metaphysical meanings of all of the crystals that are used in my jewelry. When you buy a piece of jewelry from me, I also include information cards for each of the crystals used in that piece.

 

Agate

Agate is the name given to numerous varieties of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Agate comes in almost every single color of the rainbow. Metaphysically, Agate has a lower intensity and vibrates to a slower frequency than other stones but is highly regarded as a stabilizing and strengthening influence. It is excellent for balancing emotional, physical and intellectual energy. Agate is also useful as a protection amulet when traveling.

Amazonite

Amazonite is named after the Amazon River due to its rich, watery blue hues. Metaphysically, the Amazonite crystal is an excellent manifestation tool. Amazonite empowers one to search the self and discover your own truths and integrity. It is also used as a good luck stone for games of chance, competitions, and luck in any financial venture.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple variety of Quartz that has become one of the most popular and well-known crystals. Metaphysically, Amethyst helps to quiet one’s mind and maintain mental clarity and physical energy. As a stone of spirituality, Amethyst helps to deepen your connection to self. It is also said that Amethyst can aid in breaking addictions.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is the name used for gem-quality specimens of the mineral beryl within a color range of greenish blue to blue. Historically, aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids. Sailors used the stone as a talisman to bring good luck on the open waters. Metaphysically, aquamarine is believed to be a stone of courage and helping people overcome any anxieties associated with communication.

Aura Quartz

Aura Quartz is partly man-made and partly natural. By electro statistically bonding precious metals from Earth onto the surface of natural clear Quartz clusters or points, a new, captivating color layer is created. Metaphysically, these gemstones promote healing from emotional trauma that stems from anger and pain. It is known to increase communication and creativity.

Black Onyx

Black Onyx is a solid black colored variety of Onyx. Metaphysically, Onyx is a stone that offers its bearer immensely powerful vibrations of protection, willpower, focus and strength. By carrying or wearing the Onyx daily, you will be able to shield your aura and prevent negative energies from attaching themselves to you.

Bloodstone

Bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope or Piedra Del Sol, is an opaque cryptocrystalline Quartz and member of the Chalcedony family. Metaphysically, Bloodstone activates our inner strength, willpower, and courage that has been masked by fear. This crystal is a purifier of our negative energies and aids to convert these thoughts and feelings into positive ones.

Blue Agate

Similar to other varieties of Agate stones, Blue Agate is also a Chalcedony that belongs to the quartz family of minerals. The vibration of this stone is also one of tranquility, grace and peace. It is thought to harmonize the body’s energies, relax nerves, release anxiety, and get rid of negative energy.

Botswana Agate

Botswana Agate, also commonly known as “Banded Agate”, is a type of Agate only found in Botswana that has exceptional bandings of several different colors. Metaphysically, Botswana Agate is the highest vibrational agate we know of and offers up intense energy. Botswana Agate is the key to opening your mind up to an abundance of knowledge just waiting to be grounded and used towards one's life path.

Carnelian

A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Known as an artist's stone, the Carnelian crystal is a warm, vibrant stone that boosts confidence and the power of true expression. The stone empowers self-confidence in all aspects of life. It is the ideal stone for bringing motivation and determination to your endeavors.

Citrine

Citrine is a transparent, yellow variety of Quartz, ranging in color from pale to golden yellow, honey, or almost brown.  Metaphysically, natural Citrine is a premier stone of manifestation, imagination, and personal will.  Its frequency awakens creativity and imagination and sustains the process of transforming dreams and wishes into tangible form.  It is a stone of abundance and manifestation, attracting wealth and prosperity, success, and all things good. It also encourages generosity and sharing good fortune.

Chalcedony

A Chalcedony is a form of cryptocrystalline quartz.  Chalcedony may range from opaque to transparent depending on the kind and structure of the stone. Metaphysically, Chalcedony brings the mind, body, and spirit into alignment and harmony. It is a protective stone that absorbs negative vibrations and energy.  It is a very nurturing stone that promotes and enhances goodwill and stability within groups of people. It encourages empathy and understanding.

Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase is a silicon dioxide mineral that belongs to the chalcedony group of quartz stone. Metaphysically, Chrysoprase symbolizes joy, wisdom, and new beginnings.  It teaches us to live heart-centered; to both give and receive love in all its many forms.  Chrysoprase is an excellent gemstone for enhancing emotional well-being. It encourages tolerance, compassion, self-development, personality, and overall happiness.

Crazy Lace Agate

Crazy Lace Agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline form of quartz that's infused with iron and aluminum and is often brightly colored and complexly patterned. This stone is found exclusively within the area known as Chihuahua, in Northern Mexico. Metaphysically, Lace Agate is said to be a stone of joy, happiness, and optimism. It is also said to be a stone of creativity and inspiration.

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmatian Jasper, also known as Dalmatian Stone, isn’t actually a jasper. It is an igneous microcrystalline quartz with a mixture of other minerals creating the speckled look. Metaphysically, it has a childlike, playful vibration that may help you in releasing the feeling of hurt and anger. The stone will allow you to attach with your inner child as well as release resentment, bitterness and feelings of limitation in order to fully immerse yourself in good facets of life.

Emerald Fuschite

Fuchsite is a variety of Muscovite, given its color by the amount of chromium.  Emerald is a variety of beryl. Metaphysically, Emerald Fuchsite is a healer's stone that promotes good health, well-being, cleansing & rejuvenation, and will bring balance throughout your life. The stone stimulates your powers of compassion, forgiveness and love. It is a stone of happiness, promise, and good luck while promoting healing and restoration in the process.

Fire/Hematoid Quartz

Fire Quartz is the name given to Quartz crystals included with Hematite. The color can range from light pink to a very dark rust depending on the amount of iron in the deposits. The main Fire Quartz meaning is a representation of the fire that lives inside all of us. Fire quartz is a stone of courage, assisting you with the will to take action. It inspires confidence and strength, especially when you need to face difficult situations or make important decisions.

Flower Agate

Flower Agate is a type of Agate with opaque Chalcedony inclusions that resemble tiny floral formations. Metaphysically, Flower Agate is known for growth and manifestation, and it also symbolizes the critical journey of self-discovery and actualization. It is a crystal that will ignite power, passion, and the purpose within you to create a drive that allows you to work towards your dreams or goals and live your life to the fullest.

Fluorite

Fluorite is a calcium fluoride mineral and belongs to the halide mineral family. This stone develops in various colors, including purple, green, yellow, black, clear, pink, and rainbow hues. Metaphysically, Fluorite's remarkable capacity to wave off any lingering negative energy is one of its most powerful characteristics. It also encourages you to not limit your capabilities, think outside the box, and embrace your creative side.

Garnet

The Garnet stone is a group of silica minerals.  This stone is mostly found in red color but sometimes it can also be found in the colors purple, green, black, yellow, pink, or brown. Garnet is associated with the spirit of the fire sign and is believed to promote the energy of love and creativity along with power, vitality, and sensuality. It can also increase the feeling of joy and happiness in our lives. Garnet balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate, and can inspire love.

Goldstone

Goldstone is a man-made glass with copper flecks suspended in it. Goldstone is usually made up of Gypsum and Feldspar and often comes in a reddish-brown color. It is said that Medieval monks in Italy accidentally discovered the process for making Goldstone when attempting to forge the alchemist’s legendary philosopher’s stone. Goldstone is believed to be the stone of ambition and aspiration. It fills you with energy, courage, and optimism so that you can achieve all that you want to accomplish in your life.

Green Aventurine

Green Aventurine is a variety of Quartz characterized by bright inclusions of Fuchsite particles or other minerals that give the stone it’s color. Metaphysically, this crystal carries a strong association to Earth, providing its wearer a better appreciation and understanding of nature. Green Aventurine is commonly used to increase opportunity, abundance, wealth and luck.

Green Agate

Green Agate, a variety of chalcedony, is formed by amorphous silica in thin layers of a different color. The primary metaphysical meaning of Green Agate always revolves around the concept of balance.  It enhances that connection between the mind, body, and soul to facilitate harmony in your day-to-day life. 

Green Onyx

Green Onyx is formed through the layering of Chalcedony and Quartz in a cryptocrystalline formation. Metaphysically, Green Onyx has the properties of discipline, protection, willpower and strength. It can also offer intense healing energies for the heart and emotional body.  The protective energies of Green Onyx are also known to repel negativity.

Green Opal

Green Opal is a type of common Opal that ranges in color from a pale ivory to a dark green. It's one of the easiest members of the Opal family to find with localities spread across 6 continents. Metaphysically, Green Opal is a stone that's all about the heart. This crystal is here to provide nourishing and rejuvenating energies to anyone struggling with emotional heartache.

Hematite

Hematite is a crystal made of iron oxide. The stone often looks like it is metallic because of the iron content and the shine that comes with that. Hematite means ‘blood stone’, and it’s spiritual meaning is to bring balance to both the etheric body and the physical body. Due to its magnetic nature and our ying-yang energies, it’s nature is to bring us back to equilibrium. Hematite is constantly pulling down excess energy from your environment to help you use it towards your best interests.

Howlite

Howlite consists of hydrous calcium borate and often creates nodules that look a lot like cauliflower heads. It’s often dyed green or blue to resemble turquoise. Howlite is a stone of awareness. It will give you the gift of wisdom and enlightenment. It can help you connect to higher realms and remove the veils that are blocking the truths in your life. Overall, Howlite’s meaning is all about calming patience and newfound perspective.

Iolite

Iolite is a gemstone of silicate mineral variety cordierite. It is made up of the chemical elements magnesium, iron, and aluminum. Iolite is known as cordierite (named after the French geologist Pierre Cordier who first studied it) in mineralogy. Known as the compass stone, Iolite is said to guide the wearer of the stone on a journey of self-discovery. Many believe that this gemstone aids them in unlocking their creativity and fulfilling their life purpose. 

Jade

There are two distinctive types of Jade which have different mineral compositions - Nephrite, which is rich in aluminum and is a pyroxene, and Jadeite, a magnesium-rich amphibole. Metaphysically, Jade has powerful, outward-flowing energies that promote healing, nurturing, replenishment, and emotional support that can help you tap into a higher love. This crystal has the ability to transform negative energies into positive ones that promote joyfulness and love.

Kambaba Jasper

Kambaba Jasper, also known as Crocodile Jasper, is a unique, green rhyolitic (volcanic) stone found in Madagascar. Metaphysically, Kambaba Jasper is a stone of peace, tranquility, and fertility. It reminds us of the gift of life and our connection to all living things of the present, past & future. Kambaba Jasper will encourage happiness and activate your ability to attract abundance and prosperity into your life.

Labradorite

Lore of the Inuit people claims Labradorite fell from the frozen fire of the Aurora Borealis. Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family and is treasured for its remarkable iridescence. Metaphysically, it enhances the mental and intuitive abilities of clairvoyance, telepathy, prophecy, and coincidence control, and assists in communication with higher guides and spirits. Overall, Labradorite is said to be a protective guardian, warding off negativity both externally and internally.

 

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a rock formed by multiple minerals, mostly lazurite, sodalite, calcite, and pyrite, and is a rich medium to royal blue with gold flecks (pyrites). Metaphysically, Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal for activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability. It stimulates the desire for knowledge, truth, and understanding, and aids the process of learning.

Larimar

Larimar is found in only one place in the world - one square kilometer in the Dominican Republic. Larimar is a volcanic stone, the result of volcanic activity that occurred millions of years ago. It’s a form of pectolite, and although pectolite is found in nearly every hemisphere, none have the unique volcanic blue coloration of Larimar. Metaphysically, Larimar is known as a crystal of serenity, promoting relaxation in every aspect.

Leopard Skin Jasper

Leopard Skin Jasper is a type of silicon dioxide that forms as a part of the volcanic process. Metaphysically, Leopard Skin Jasper helps to join or unify all aspects of your life. It creates an awareness of helping other people. It has a strong ability to absorb negative energy, and because of its balancing powers, it is able to balance yin yang and align the body with the mind and the spirit. It can also boost your ability to understand animals.

Lepidolite

Lepidolite is a lithium-aluminum potassium mineral and one of the most commonly found members of the Mica family. It naturally contains lithium, which is used in anti-anxiety medication and is known to rebalance emotions. This allows Lepidolite to help you manage feelings of anxiety, stress, and other emotions. 

Malachite

Malachite belongs to a family of copper carbonate hydroxide minerals. Metaphysically, it is known as a stone of change. Malachite is a protection stone, absorbing negative energies and pollutants from the atmosphere and from the body. Malachite offers the willpower to confront and get past any emotional and physical blockage happening in your current life. 

Mookaite

The Mookaite jasper is described as opalite, chalcedony or chert, or a combination of the three, varying only with the degree of silica. It is found only in Australia. This stone is said to promote an ageless spirit that is willing to accept changes and seeking new adventures and experiences. Mookaite can help in awakening your natural instincts and in knowing which direction to take.

Moss Agate

Moss Agate is described as a neutral and transparent dendritic agate but technically is a type of chalcedony. Metaphysically, Moss Agate works to calm and soothe and help you get along with the world above your head and below your feet. The stone has a grounding and strengthening effect since it is vibrating at a slower frequency and lower intensity. Moss agate also carries the energies of prosperity, success and wealth as well as endurance and persistence.

Mexican Fire Opal

Fire Opals are mineraloids, meaning they look like minerals but don’t have crystal structure or consistent composition. Mexican Fire Opal’s spiritual meaning was sacred to ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures. It symbolizes pure inner joy, along with luck, success, and passion. Fire Opals can help improve confidence and passion. In relationships, the stone is said to heal heartbreak and strengthen hope for new love. The gem is also used for greater emotional expression, willpower, and peace.

Oco Agate

Oco Agate belongs to the Quartz family and comes in almost any color you can think of. Metaphysically, Oco Agate is the all around balancing stone. With its low frequency and gentle vibrations, it is the ideal stone for when we need to slow down. It can help one work through emotional trauma and feelings of uneasiness with strength. Oco Agate is also a great stone to amplify the energies within us and stimulate creativity.

Ocean Jasper

Ocean Jasper is a rare stone only mined in one place in the world, northwestern Madagascar. Although commonly described as an orbicular jasper, the most recent research suggests it is the mineral chalcedony instead. Metaphysically, it is said to help with uplifting feelings, going with the flow, and processing emotional trauma. Ocean Jasper is also an excellent crystal for coping with change and cultivating patience.

Obsidian

The Obsidian crystal is often called volcanic glass because it is formed from molten lava that has cooled very quickly. Metaphysically, it is known as a powerful protection stone which helps you identify your dark shadow side so that its healing properties can clear it away from your psyche. Obsidian is well suited to a variety of intentions ranging from protecting your spirit to deeper energetic healing and self-discovery.

Peridot

Peridot is one of only two gems (diamond is the other) formed not in the Earth’s crust, but in molten rock of the upper mantle and brought to the surface by the tremendous forces of earthquakes and volcanoes. Peridot is highly beneficial for attuning to and regulating the cycles of one’s life, such as physical cycles, mental or emotional phases, as well as intellectual progression. It is also known to increase mental focus by making the mind more receptive to learning new things.

Picture Jasper

Picture Jasper is a form of chalcedony or microcrystalline quartz formed through the hydrothermal process. Metaphysically, Picture Jasper is a grounding stone, and one that is so deeply connected with the earth and ancient times it is thought to help give us a glimpse into the distant past. It encourages mind stillness and inner silence, giving one time for deep, introspective thought.

Peach Moonstone

Peach Moonstone is actually a form of potassium aluminum silicate feldspar. The metaphysical meaning of Peach Moonstone is all about acceptance, goodness, creativity, and loving energy. It can help you to keep a calm head in stressful situations. The Peach Moonstone crystal is also known to help the user connect to the feminine energy of the moon, thereby opening up possibilities of love, sensuality, and better relationships.

Quartz

Quartz is the most common and widely distributed mineral in the earth’s crust. It consists of oxygen and silicon (silicon dioxide). In the metaphysical world, the quartz crystal is the supreme gift of Mother Earth. Resonating at every level of an individual’s needs, the Quartz crystal can amplify whatever intent or energy is programmed into it.

Rainbow Moonstone

Rainbow Moonstone is a term sometimes used to describe fine colorless, transparent labradorite that displays a rainbow-colored iridescence. Internally repeating feldspar layers scatter the light that enters the stone creating a mystical blue glow that reminds one of moonbeams known as adularescence. Metaphysically, Moonstone is known as the stone of love, fertility, intuition, magic, protection, hope, and spiritual purity. Moonstone calms and encourages as it teaches us the natural rhythms of life, opens the heart to empathy, and assists in the acceptance of love.

Red Agate

Red Agate is a microcrystalline form of Quartz. It’s a part of the Chalcedony group of minerals. Metaphysically, Red Agate is a wonderful stone for self-empowerment. Red Agate is also known for sparking creativity. It can restore your energy flow, ensuring that you always feel comfortable in your own body.

Red Aventurine

Red Aventurine is a type of Quartz that is characterized by Goethite or Hematite inclusions, which give it it’s color. Metaphysically, Red Aventurine brings high energy, courage, and joy to its wearer. It helps keep the morale up during challenging times and aids in maintaining a positive and hopeful state of mind. It also guides you to manifest your visions by encouraging you to take action and be highly devoted to your desired goals.

Red Jasper

Red Jasper is a member of the chalcedony mineral class. The metaphysical meaning of Red Jasper is grounding, passion, and protection. Red Jasper is an exceptional grounding stone that helps one better engage with the world around them. It will eliminate all distractions and procrastination, while helping you achieve your dreams and goals.

Rhodonite

Rhodonite is a manganese metasilicate mineral, named from the Greek word meaning “a rose”, due to it’s pink to rose red color. Metaphysically, rhodonite is known as a crystal filled with love and balance. It has been nicknamed the “Stone of Love” due to its ability to fully clear, stimulate, and reactivate your heart. Rhodonite's energies vibrate outwards and assists in self-love and value. It is also known to help reduce anxiety.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is one of the most common varieties in the Quartz family and is primarily found in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota. Metaphysically, Rose quartz is a stone of pure love. It awakens the heart, providing deep feelings of personal fulfillment and contentment. Rose Quartz carries a feminine energy that encourages compassion, peace, tenderness and healing which brings forth feelings of nourishment and comfort. This stone’s vibrations cleanse the emotions and the entire auric field, healing the heart of its wounds.

Ruby

Ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species, which also includes sapphire. Ruby encourages a passion for life, but positively and beneficially, so you do not end up “overdoing” things. It also helps you to set realistic goals and improves motivation. It encourages you to “follow your bliss.” Ruby’s intense energy sharpens the mind, bringing a heightened awareness and excellent concentration.

Ruby Zoisite

Ruby Zoisite, also known as Anyolite, is a powerful combination of two minerals that was first discovered in Tanzania. When Ruby and Zoisite are naturally combined into a single stone, the root, heart, and third eye chakras are all aligned and harmonize on the same vibrational level. This special combination of stones will help in the manifesting of ideas and will offer the strength and assistance in accomplishing your dreams.

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is a type of Quartz that gets it's black and/or smoky color from natural radiation (in reference to the proximity of other radioactive minerals) or natural irradiation. Metaphysically, Smoky Quartz helps one ground themselves to Earth. It assists in not only clearing your mind but to allow you to be more level headed. Smoky Quartz has also been known as one of the strongest and most effective tools for dissolving and transmuting negative energies.

Sodalite

Sodalite is a group of minerals also known as the feldspathoid group. Metaphysically, Sodalite is a stone of insight and mental enhancement. These vibrations are the key to unlocking deepened intuition. Sodalite also helps with better communication.

Strawberry Quartz

Strawberry quartz gets its dark pink color the inclusion of iron oxide and goethite in its crystalline structure. Metaphysically, Strawberry Quartz is known for its beautiful energies of compassion and kindness. It inspires self-healing and self-nurturing energies, promoting a powerful bond and connection to the universe and divine realm. This stone can help in creating a sense of your personal value and shows you how loved you are by the people around you and the powers of the universe.

Sunstone

Sunstone is the name given to the crystal of the Feldspar family with shades of orange, gold, browns and reds that sparkle like the sun. Metaphysically, the Sunstone crystal is focused on joy and abundance. It brings freedom, personal power and expanded consciousness to its users. It also brings mental clarity, strength and the ability and willingness to bestow blessings upon others.

Tourmaline

Tourmalines are complex silicate crystals that contain boron. It can be many colors, including black, green, pink, purple, blue, and brown. Metaphysically, Tourmaline crystals are known for providing their wearer with grounding energy. Black Tourmaline cleanses your emotional body of negative ideas and thoughts, anger, anxieties or the feeling of unworthiness. Both pink and red varieties are soothing to the emotional heart. Green Tourmaline allows you to be more expressive and less fearful of change.

Tiger's Eye

Tiger’s Eye is a quartz gemstone that is typically brown to amber in color. It’s metaphysical properties help you stay grounded and centered, even if you're surrounded by chaos. Tiger’s Eye also has a reputation for attracting money and luck often leading to a wealth of any kind. a This crystal is the ideal stone for building courage in all areas of your life.

Turquoise

Turquoise crystal is a hydrated phosphate of aluminum and copper from which it gets its beautiful sea-green to ocean-blue color. The turquoise crystal is a great balancer and stabilizer. Turquoise is also a highly programmable stone, which means it can hold whatever specific healing intentions you give it. This makes working with Turquoise even more powerful because it can strengthen and amplify your intentions.

Unakite

Unakite, sometimes known as unakite jasper, is a form of granite that includes pieces of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and quartz crystals. The metaphysical meaning of Unakite revolves around the concept of harmony. Unakite has a special connection with one’s heart and aids in the deeper understanding of their emotional body. This mineral is also a natural enhancer of any emotion or vibration that is placed around it.