A to Z of Crystals and Stones

A comprehensive guide to the crystals and stones, their fascinating history and their healing properties.

Feed your curiosity with Anahana’s library on crystals and stones, their physical and metaphysical healing properties, effects on chakras and much more.

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Carnelian

Carnelian (Chalcedony) typically showcases a range of warm shades, from pale orange to deep reddish or even brownish-red tones. While it belongs to...

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Cassiterite

Cassiterite is known both scientifically and by collectors for its composition of tin oxide. The name cassiterite derives from a Greek word that...

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Celestite

Celestite, sometimes referred to as “celestine,” belongs to the sulfate family. Its name comes from a Latin word meaning “heavenly,” an apt...

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Chalcedony

Chalcedony is part of the quartz family, specifically a variety of microcrystalline quartz. This means that, unlike clear quartz with large, visible...

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Chalcopyrite

Chalcopyrite, affectionately known as “peacock ore,” dazzles with its metallic luster of golds, purples, and blues. Celebrated for clearing energy...

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Charoite

Charoite is a stone of transformation often displaying swirling patterns of purple and translucent lavender. Crystal Stone illustrates how its unique...

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Chrysanthemum stone

Chrysanthemum stone, with daisy-like crystal formations, blooms inner clarity and grounding, nurturing emotional balance and spiritual insight. ...

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Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is sometimes referred to by its Greek-derived name chrysocolla meaning “gold glue,” reflecting ancient uses involving copper and gold. It...

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Chrysoprase

Chrysoprase (also spelled “chrysophrase” in older texts) is often referred to as a green stone within the broader family of chalcedony. Because of...

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Citrine

Citrine comes from a family of yellow gemstones known for its warm, pale yellow color and vibrant energy. It is a quartz crystal in various shades,...

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Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz stands out as a go-to crystal for people looking to refine their mental clarity, raise positive energy, and deepen spiritual...

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Connemara Marble

Connemara marble (sometimes simply called Connemara) hails from the western region of Ireland. Prized for its swirling shades of green, this stone is...

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Coral

Coral derives from marine coral polyps—tiny marine animals that secrete calcium carbonate to form calcareous skeletons. Collectively, people often...

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Cubic Zirconia

Cubic zirconia—often shortened to CZ—is a laboratory-created gemstone composed primarily of zirconium dioxide in a cubic crystalline form. Though it...

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Cuprite

Cuprite (often referred to as red cuprite when displaying its hallmark coloration) is a copper oxide with distinct brownish red to dark red shades....

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Danburite

Danburite is a prismatic crystal named after the town of Danbury, Connecticut, where it was first discovered in the early 19th century. While its...

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December Birthstones

Uncover the enchanting world of December's birthstones, featuring turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon, and their captivating significance for...

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Diamond

Diamond is a form of pure carbon, famed for its extraordinary hardness and brilliance. In mineralogical terms, it’s often referred to simply as...

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Dioposide

Diopside belongs to the family of silicate minerals, often found in igneous rocks or metamorphic rocks formed under high temperatures. Its green...

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Dolomite

Dolomite stone has long intrigued those who wish to connect with subtle energies, as well as geologists captivated by its unique composition. While...

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Dragon stone

Also traded as Dragon Blood Jasper, this stone’s vivid green base flecked with red spots has earned it both mystical and descriptive names. Mineralogy

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Emerald

Emerald belongs to the mineral beryl family, a group that also includes aquamarine and morganite. Its vibrant green color arises from trace amounts...

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Eudialyte

Also known simply as Eudialyte, this complex silicate mineral sparkles in gem-quality slices and tumbled stones alike. Mineralogy Eudialyte forms in...

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Fairy stone

Fairy Stone—sometimes called Menilite Opal—gathers the whispers of ancient seabeds and nature spirits, offering a soft, nurturing energy that calms...

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February Birthstones

Embrace the enchanting beauty of February’s birthstone - Amethyst, a fascinating gemstone. With its mesmerizing purple hues, Amethyst symbolizes...

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Feldspar

Feldspar is not a single mineral but rather a group of minerals that account for more than half of Earth’s crust. Known for crystallizing from magma...

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Fire Agate

Fire Agate (Chalcedony) is the most common term for this material, though it can occasionally be labeled differently depending on origin or marketing...

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Fire Opal

Sometimes referred to as a powerful crystal for igniting passions, Fire Opal belongs to the opal family, which includes various forms of common fire...

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Fire Quartz

Fire Quartz is sometimes referred to as hematoid quartz or ferruginous quartz because of the hematite inclusions that give it its characteristic...

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Flower Agate

Flower Agate (often called Cherry Blossom Agate or Blossom Agate) is a microcrystalline quartz variant in the Agate family. The stone’s appearance is...