The Book of Stones
Who They Are and What They Teach
3rd Edition
Published on 15. April 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
560 pages
978-1-64411-385-1 (ISBN)
Description
* Explores 455 crystals, minerals, gemstones, and their metaphysical energies, including vivid color photographs for each stone
* For each stone, shares its scientific information, its element and chakra correspondences, its history, and its physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits
* Includes guidance on how to work with crystals and stones and also explores the concept of crystal resonance
Offering an illuminating alphabetical journey through the mineral kingdom, this comprehensive reference guide takes you deep into the world of crystals and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing. Exploring 455 gemstones and their metaphysical energies, the encyclopedia includes vivid color photographs for each stone to aid identification and showcase its beauty, as well as listing each gem's physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.
The book begins with two introductory chapters by authors Naisha Ahsian and Robert Simmons detailing how to work with crystals and stones and exploring the concept of crystal resonance. Each stone entry includes the mineral name and photo, its elemental and chakra correspondences, keywords that indicate its properties, and a description of the crystal structure, hardness, history, and known locations of each mineral, plus any relevant legend or lore from the past. Each author then offers personal insights on the subtle energy properties and spiritual applications of the stone. The entries conclude with the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing qualities of the stone and an affirmation for evoking its potential benefits. This edition also includes an index of the stones' healing and energetic properties, making it easy to find the stone best suited to your needs.
* For each stone, shares its scientific information, its element and chakra correspondences, its history, and its physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits
* Includes guidance on how to work with crystals and stones and also explores the concept of crystal resonance
Offering an illuminating alphabetical journey through the mineral kingdom, this comprehensive reference guide takes you deep into the world of crystals and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing. Exploring 455 gemstones and their metaphysical energies, the encyclopedia includes vivid color photographs for each stone to aid identification and showcase its beauty, as well as listing each gem's physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.
The book begins with two introductory chapters by authors Naisha Ahsian and Robert Simmons detailing how to work with crystals and stones and exploring the concept of crystal resonance. Each stone entry includes the mineral name and photo, its elemental and chakra correspondences, keywords that indicate its properties, and a description of the crystal structure, hardness, history, and known locations of each mineral, plus any relevant legend or lore from the past. Each author then offers personal insights on the subtle energy properties and spiritual applications of the stone. The entries conclude with the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing qualities of the stone and an affirmation for evoking its potential benefits. This edition also includes an index of the stones' healing and energetic properties, making it easy to find the stone best suited to your needs.
Reviews / Votes
"The Book of Stones is filled with information and with beauty!" * Melody, author of Love Is in the Earth * "Each description is an intimate conversation between the Wisdom of the Stones and the deep soul Wisdom of the two authors." * Robert Sardello, Ph.D., author of Love and the World and Silence * "This beautiful and unusual work opened a new and unknown world to me, right under my feet--a realm of qualities and possibilities of which I had known nothing and for which I am the richer." * Joseph Chilton Pearce, author of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg and The Biology of Transcendence * "The Book of Stones has elevated the spiritual knowledge of crystals into a higher form. The classification of each stone is impeccable, along with wonderful photos--creating an intimate connection with a wide variety of minerals. This book offers us all an opportunity to sharpen our skills and renew our interest in the crystal healing world." * JaneAnn Dow, author of Crystal Journey: Travel Guide for the New Shaman * "Quite easily the most comprehensively written and beautifully photographed book on the subject that I've come across. If you own only one reference book on stones and crystals, make sure that this gem is the one." * Dr. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself * "The Book of Stones takes the reader on a fascinating journey. The writing is clear, thoughtful, and easily understood, and the inclusion of scientific data, history, and folklore helps make the book a valuable resource for all those interested in the mineral kingdom." * Thom Hartmann, author of The Prophet's Way and The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight * "The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian explains the physical and metaphysical properties of crystals, minerals and gemstones." * Publishers Weekly * "In this time of social fragmentation and isolation, many of us who work to reclaim remembrance and participation in the living world lament the scarcity of elders and initiators to guide our efforts. As if in answer to our need, The Book of Stones carries us outside the human world to a gathering of wise elders. Here the stone people speak to us, in many voices, of forgotten stories and unknown wisdoms that will sustain us on the path of soul." * Daniel Deardorff, author of The Other Within *More details
Edition
3rd Edition, Revised Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Rochester
United States
Publishing group
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Full-color throughout
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1294 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64411-385-1 (9781644113851)
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Persons
Robert Simmons has been working with crystals and stones for over 35 years. He is the cofounder of Heaven and Earth, a company offering gem and jewelry creations for self-healing and spiritual and emotional development. The author of several books, including The Alchemy of Stones, he lives in New Zealand. Naisha Ahsian, now known as Samaya K. Aster, is an author, teacher, and healer with an international practice. She is the creator of Crystal Resonance Therapy and Primus Activation Healing Technique and is the director of the Crystalis Institute for Personal and Planetary Evolution, an educational organization founded in 1994 offering training and certification for healers worldwide. She lives in Sedona, Arizona. Hazel Raven, former Vice Chairman of ACHO (Affiliation of Crystal Healing Organisations), is an international writer, teacher, and practitioner of complementary therapies. She has been teaching professional crystal programs since 1990 and is the author of Angel Healing and Healing Yourself with Crystals.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Stones Work: A Theory
What Do I Do with My Stones?
Who Are the Stones?
Elemental Energies in the Mineral Kingdom
Adamite
Aegirine
Agate
Blue Lace Agate
Dendritic Agate
Ellensburg Blue Agate Fire Agate
Holly Blue Agate
Moss Agate
Agnitite
Ajoite (Ajo Quartz)
Alexandrite
Amazonite
Amber
Amblygonite
Amegreen
Amethyst
Ametrine
Amulet Stone
Anandalite
Andalusite
Angel Aura Quartz
Angel Wing Blue Anhydrite
Angelite (Blue Anhydrite)
Apache Tears
Apatite
Blue Apatite
Green Apatite
Golden Apatite
Apophyllite
Green Apophyllite
Clear Apophyllite
Aqua Aura Quartz
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Aragonite Star Clusters
Blue Aragonite
Spanish Aragonite
Astaraline
Astrophyllite
Auralite-23
Aventurine
Green Aventurine
Blue Aventurine
Red Aventurine
Axinite
Azeztulite (general)
White Azeztulite
Sanda Rosa Azeztulite
Amazez Azeztulite
Pink Azeztulite (Rhodazez)
Cinnazez Azeztulite
Golden Azeztulite
Honey & Cream Azeztulite
Himalaya Gold Azeztulite
Pink Fire Azeztulite
Red Fire Azeztulite
Sauralite Azeztulite
Satyaloka Clear Azeztulite
Satyaloka Rose Azeztulite
Satyaloka Yellow Azeztulite
Black Azeztulite
Azumar Azurite
Barite Benitoite
Beryllonite
Bixbite (Red Beryl)
Black Phantom Quartz
Bloodstone
Brazilianite
Brookite
Bumblebee Jasper
Bustamite
Cacoxenite
Calcite
Clear Calcite (Iceland Spar)
Blue Calcite
Green Calcite
Orange Calcite
Honey Calcite
Pink Calcite, Opaque
Pink Calcite, Transparent
Red Calcite
Stellar Beam Calcite
Merkabite Calcite
Elestial Angel Calcite
Carnelian
Cassiterite
Cathedral Quartz
Cavansite
Celestite
OhioCelestite
Cerussite
Chalcedony
Blue Chalcedony
Purple Chalcedony
Charoite
Chlorite Phantom Crystals
Chrysanthemum Stone
Chrysoberyl
Green Chrysoberyl
Golden Chrysoberyl
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Chrysocolla
Chrysoprase
Cinnabar
Circle Stone
Citrine
Natural Citrine
Heat Treated Citrine
Clinochlore
Coromandel Stonewood
Covellite
Creedite
Crocoite
Cryolite
Cuprite
Crimson
Cuprite
Danburite
Darwinite
Datolite
Diamond
Diaspore
Diopside
Dioptase
Dolomite
Dream Quartz
Dumortierite
Eisen Quartz
Elestial Quartz
Emerald
Epidote
Empowerite
Euclase
Eudialyte
Faden Quartz
Fairy Wand Quartz
Flint Fluorite
Magenta Fluorite
Fulgurite
Gaia Stone
Galena
Garnet
Grossular Garnet
Spessartine Garnet
Rhodolite Garnet
Almandine Garnet
Black Andradite Garnet
Uvarovite Garnet
Rainbow Garnet
Gaspeite
Gel Lithium Silica
Gem Silica
Glendonite
Goethite
Golden Healer Quartz
Golden Labradorite
Goshenite Greenstone
Green Taralite
Guardianite
Halite
Blue Halite
Pink Halite
Hanksite
Healerite
Healer's Gold (Pyrite/Magnetite)
Heliodor
Hematite
Specular Hematite
Rainbow Hematite
Hemimorphite
Herderite
Herkimer Quartz "Diamond"
Heulandite
White Heulandite
Green Heulandite
Hiddenite
Hollandite Quartz
Hypersthene
Infinite
Iolite
Iolite-Sunstone
Jade
Green Jade
Purple Jade
Black Jade
Red Jade
Lavender Jade
Blue Jade
Jasper
Red Jasper
Rainforest Jasper
Mook Jasper
Fancy Jasper
Picture Jasper
Unakite Jasper
Jet
Kunzite
Kaurilite
Kyanite
Labradorite
Lapis Lazuli
Larimar
Lazulite
Lemurian Aquatine Calcite
Lemurian Light Crystal
Lemurian Seed Crystals
Lepidocrocite
Lepidolite
Libyan Gold Tektit
e Lilac Lepidolite
Lithium Light
Lithium Quartz
Magnesite
Magnetite
Magnifier Quartz
Malachite
Mani Stone
Manifest Light Crystals
Marcasite
Master Shamanite
Merlinite
Black Merlinite
Metals
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Copper
Titanium
Niobium
Meteorite
Nickle-Iron Meteorite
Chondrite Meteorite
Pallasite Meteorite
Moldavite
Moldau Quartz
Molybdenite Quartz
Moonstone
Cat's Eye Moonstone
Gray Moonstone
Peach Moonstone
White Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Morganite
Muscovite
Mystic Merlinite
Natrolite
Nebula Stone
New Zealand Carnelian
Nirvana Quartz
Trigonic Nirvana Quartz
Novaculite
Nuummite
Obsidian
Black Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian
Mahogany Obsidian
Rainbow Obsidian
Peacock Obsidian
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Ocean Jasper
Onyx
Opal
Common Opal
White Precious Opal
Black Precious Opal
Fire Opal
Oregon Opal
Owyhee Blue Opal
Lemurian Golden Opal
Violet Flame Opal
Pakulite
Papagoite
Peridot
Petalite
Petrified Wood
Piemontite
Phenacite
Pietersite
Prasiolite (Green Amethyst)
Prehnite
Prophecy Stone
Purpurite
Pyrite
Pyromorphite Quartz (Clear)
Formations:
Laser Wand
Generator
Tabular
Double-Terminated
Self-Healed
Manifest Spirit Crystal (Isis)
Master Crystal Triad: Initiation Crystal (Channeling)
Integration Crystal (Transmitter)
Temple Heart Crystal (Dow)
Record Keepers Portal Quartz (Time Link)
Scepter Quartz
Trigonic Quartz
Rathbunite
Redwood Opal
Revelation Stone
Rhodizite
Rhodochrosite
Rhodonite
Rose Quartz
Rosophia
Royal Sahara Jasper
Ruby
Star Ruby
Ruby Fuschite
Ruby Kyanite
Rutilated Quartz
Rutile
Sapphire
Blue Sapphire
Yellow Sapphire
Padparadsha Sapphire (Orange Sapphire)
Pink Sapphire
White Sapphire
Star Sapphire
Satya Mani Quartz
Scapolite
Scolecite
Sedonalite
Selenite
Seraphinite
Seriphos Green Quartz
Serpentine
Shaman Stone
Shantilite
Shattuckite
Shiva Lingam
Shungite
Siberian Blue Quartz
Sillmanite
Smithsonite
Smoky Quartz
Sodalite
Sphalerite
Sphene (Titanite)
Spinel
Spiralite Gemshells
Spirit Quartz
Staurolite
Stibnite
Stichtite
Stilbite
Stonehenge Bluestone
Strontianite
Sugilite
Sunset Gold Selenite
Sunstone
Tangerine Quartz
Tanzanite
Tektite Thulite
Tibetan Black Quartz
Tibetan Tektite
Tiger Eye
Tiger Iron
Titanium Quartz
Topaz
White Topaz (Colorless Topaz)
Golden Topaz (Imperial Topaz)
Blue Topaz
Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline
Rubellite (Red Tourmaline)
Green Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline
Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite)
Golden Tourmaline Dravite (Brown Tourmaline)
Tourmalined Quartz
Tremolite
Tugtupite
Turquoise
Ulexite
Vanadinite
Variscite
Vesuvianite
Vitalite
Vivianite
Vortexite
White Phantom Quartz
Willemite
Wulfenite
Zincite
Zircon
Zoisite (with Ruby)
Z Stones
Epilogue: Azeztulite Awakening
Azozeo Super-Activated Azeztulites:The Beginning of a New Crystal Era Stone Power Combinations
How to Meditate with a Stone: Circulation Through the Heart
From the Light
Stone Property Reference
Physical Correspondences
Spiritual/Emotional Correspondences
About the Authors
Photo Credits
Resources
Introduction
Getting Started
Why Stones Work: A Theory
What Do I Do with My Stones?
Who Are the Stones?
Elemental Energies in the Mineral Kingdom
Adamite
Aegirine
Agate
Blue Lace Agate
Dendritic Agate
Ellensburg Blue Agate Fire Agate
Holly Blue Agate
Moss Agate
Agnitite
Ajoite (Ajo Quartz)
Alexandrite
Amazonite
Amber
Amblygonite
Amegreen
Amethyst
Ametrine
Amulet Stone
Anandalite
Andalusite
Angel Aura Quartz
Angel Wing Blue Anhydrite
Angelite (Blue Anhydrite)
Apache Tears
Apatite
Blue Apatite
Green Apatite
Golden Apatite
Apophyllite
Green Apophyllite
Clear Apophyllite
Aqua Aura Quartz
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Aragonite Star Clusters
Blue Aragonite
Spanish Aragonite
Astaraline
Astrophyllite
Auralite-23
Aventurine
Green Aventurine
Blue Aventurine
Red Aventurine
Axinite
Azeztulite (general)
White Azeztulite
Sanda Rosa Azeztulite
Amazez Azeztulite
Pink Azeztulite (Rhodazez)
Cinnazez Azeztulite
Golden Azeztulite
Honey & Cream Azeztulite
Himalaya Gold Azeztulite
Pink Fire Azeztulite
Red Fire Azeztulite
Sauralite Azeztulite
Satyaloka Clear Azeztulite
Satyaloka Rose Azeztulite
Satyaloka Yellow Azeztulite
Black Azeztulite
Azumar Azurite
Barite Benitoite
Beryllonite
Bixbite (Red Beryl)
Black Phantom Quartz
Bloodstone
Brazilianite
Brookite
Bumblebee Jasper
Bustamite
Cacoxenite
Calcite
Clear Calcite (Iceland Spar)
Blue Calcite
Green Calcite
Orange Calcite
Honey Calcite
Pink Calcite, Opaque
Pink Calcite, Transparent
Red Calcite
Stellar Beam Calcite
Merkabite Calcite
Elestial Angel Calcite
Carnelian
Cassiterite
Cathedral Quartz
Cavansite
Celestite
OhioCelestite
Cerussite
Chalcedony
Blue Chalcedony
Purple Chalcedony
Charoite
Chlorite Phantom Crystals
Chrysanthemum Stone
Chrysoberyl
Green Chrysoberyl
Golden Chrysoberyl
Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl
Chrysocolla
Chrysoprase
Cinnabar
Circle Stone
Citrine
Natural Citrine
Heat Treated Citrine
Clinochlore
Coromandel Stonewood
Covellite
Creedite
Crocoite
Cryolite
Cuprite
Crimson
Cuprite
Danburite
Darwinite
Datolite
Diamond
Diaspore
Diopside
Dioptase
Dolomite
Dream Quartz
Dumortierite
Eisen Quartz
Elestial Quartz
Emerald
Epidote
Empowerite
Euclase
Eudialyte
Faden Quartz
Fairy Wand Quartz
Flint Fluorite
Magenta Fluorite
Fulgurite
Gaia Stone
Galena
Garnet
Grossular Garnet
Spessartine Garnet
Rhodolite Garnet
Almandine Garnet
Black Andradite Garnet
Uvarovite Garnet
Rainbow Garnet
Gaspeite
Gel Lithium Silica
Gem Silica
Glendonite
Goethite
Golden Healer Quartz
Golden Labradorite
Goshenite Greenstone
Green Taralite
Guardianite
Halite
Blue Halite
Pink Halite
Hanksite
Healerite
Healer's Gold (Pyrite/Magnetite)
Heliodor
Hematite
Specular Hematite
Rainbow Hematite
Hemimorphite
Herderite
Herkimer Quartz "Diamond"
Heulandite
White Heulandite
Green Heulandite
Hiddenite
Hollandite Quartz
Hypersthene
Infinite
Iolite
Iolite-Sunstone
Jade
Green Jade
Purple Jade
Black Jade
Red Jade
Lavender Jade
Blue Jade
Jasper
Red Jasper
Rainforest Jasper
Mook Jasper
Fancy Jasper
Picture Jasper
Unakite Jasper
Jet
Kunzite
Kaurilite
Kyanite
Labradorite
Lapis Lazuli
Larimar
Lazulite
Lemurian Aquatine Calcite
Lemurian Light Crystal
Lemurian Seed Crystals
Lepidocrocite
Lepidolite
Libyan Gold Tektit
e Lilac Lepidolite
Lithium Light
Lithium Quartz
Magnesite
Magnetite
Magnifier Quartz
Malachite
Mani Stone
Manifest Light Crystals
Marcasite
Master Shamanite
Merlinite
Black Merlinite
Metals
Gold
Silver
Platinum
Copper
Titanium
Niobium
Meteorite
Nickle-Iron Meteorite
Chondrite Meteorite
Pallasite Meteorite
Moldavite
Moldau Quartz
Molybdenite Quartz
Moonstone
Cat's Eye Moonstone
Gray Moonstone
Peach Moonstone
White Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone
Morganite
Muscovite
Mystic Merlinite
Natrolite
Nebula Stone
New Zealand Carnelian
Nirvana Quartz
Trigonic Nirvana Quartz
Novaculite
Nuummite
Obsidian
Black Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian
Mahogany Obsidian
Rainbow Obsidian
Peacock Obsidian
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Ocean Jasper
Onyx
Opal
Common Opal
White Precious Opal
Black Precious Opal
Fire Opal
Oregon Opal
Owyhee Blue Opal
Lemurian Golden Opal
Violet Flame Opal
Pakulite
Papagoite
Peridot
Petalite
Petrified Wood
Piemontite
Phenacite
Pietersite
Prasiolite (Green Amethyst)
Prehnite
Prophecy Stone
Purpurite
Pyrite
Pyromorphite Quartz (Clear)
Formations:
Laser Wand
Generator
Tabular
Double-Terminated
Self-Healed
Manifest Spirit Crystal (Isis)
Master Crystal Triad: Initiation Crystal (Channeling)
Integration Crystal (Transmitter)
Temple Heart Crystal (Dow)
Record Keepers Portal Quartz (Time Link)
Scepter Quartz
Trigonic Quartz
Rathbunite
Redwood Opal
Revelation Stone
Rhodizite
Rhodochrosite
Rhodonite
Rose Quartz
Rosophia
Royal Sahara Jasper
Ruby
Star Ruby
Ruby Fuschite
Ruby Kyanite
Rutilated Quartz
Rutile
Sapphire
Blue Sapphire
Yellow Sapphire
Padparadsha Sapphire (Orange Sapphire)
Pink Sapphire
White Sapphire
Star Sapphire
Satya Mani Quartz
Scapolite
Scolecite
Sedonalite
Selenite
Seraphinite
Seriphos Green Quartz
Serpentine
Shaman Stone
Shantilite
Shattuckite
Shiva Lingam
Shungite
Siberian Blue Quartz
Sillmanite
Smithsonite
Smoky Quartz
Sodalite
Sphalerite
Sphene (Titanite)
Spinel
Spiralite Gemshells
Spirit Quartz
Staurolite
Stibnite
Stichtite
Stilbite
Stonehenge Bluestone
Strontianite
Sugilite
Sunset Gold Selenite
Sunstone
Tangerine Quartz
Tanzanite
Tektite Thulite
Tibetan Black Quartz
Tibetan Tektite
Tiger Eye
Tiger Iron
Titanium Quartz
Topaz
White Topaz (Colorless Topaz)
Golden Topaz (Imperial Topaz)
Blue Topaz
Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline
Rubellite (Red Tourmaline)
Green Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline
Blue Tourmaline (Indicolite)
Golden Tourmaline Dravite (Brown Tourmaline)
Tourmalined Quartz
Tremolite
Tugtupite
Turquoise
Ulexite
Vanadinite
Variscite
Vesuvianite
Vitalite
Vivianite
Vortexite
White Phantom Quartz
Willemite
Wulfenite
Zincite
Zircon
Zoisite (with Ruby)
Z Stones
Epilogue: Azeztulite Awakening
Azozeo Super-Activated Azeztulites:The Beginning of a New Crystal Era Stone Power Combinations
How to Meditate with a Stone: Circulation Through the Heart
From the Light
Stone Property Reference
Physical Correspondences
Spiritual/Emotional Correspondences
About the Authors
Photo Credits
Resources