Each gem is believed to have a unique spiritual property. 
Gemstones and crystals are often used for meditation and healing either physical or spiritual ailments. 
The following are only a few of the properties these gems are believed to possess.

Aventurine is considered to be a gambler's talisman. It is said that it will attract money. It is considered a "lucky" stone. This stone is associated with the thymus gland. It has been traditionally used for improving eyesight and healing diseases of the eyes.

Agate fertilizes concepts of growth and is grounding and gentle. It is not considered a physical healer, by comparison to other gems. It promotes grace, good health, happiness, intelligence and longevity. One who looks upon an agate tells the truth and is aided in remembering. They are protection stones, stones for inheritances. They give strength, victory and attunement with the earth. They sharpen sight, illuminate minds and assist in discovery, and they protect children from falling.

Amber allows the body to heal itself by absorbing and transmuting negative energy into positive energy. It emits a sunny and bright soothing energy which helps to calm nerves and enliven the disposition.

Amethyst is an energizer, a cleanser and a healer containing the vibration of love. It can be used to increase psychic awareness and to sharpen the sixth sense. This stone is the major stone for the Crown Chakra. This location deals with extrasensory perception. In addition, it can be used in this position for healing of the nervous system and the brain.

Bloodstone is a type of jasper, useful as a balancer and a healer and can give peace and stability emotionally and menatlly.

Citrine cleanses vibrations in the atmosphere and in one's digestive tract. It stimulates one's mental bodies and aids opening the bridge between the mental and the intuitive self.

Fluorite makes one more receptive to the influence of other stones. It grounds excess energies for those who are opened to and receiving or channeling many vibrations or frequencies. It also strengthens teeth and bones, improves absorption of vital nutrients and is beneficial for blood vessles and the spleen. It aids in fighting mental disorder, gaining spiritual awakening and balancing positive and negative aspects of the mind.

Garnet helps to balance one's energy system, stimulate one's desires and uplift one's attitude. It is believed to help bring blood pressure to normal levels for those who have high or low blood pressure. It increases creative energy and sexual appetite and enhances bodily strength, endurance and vigor.

Hematite is a principal blood purifier among stone healers. It can be placed anywhere on the body for this purpose, or worn as a ring, pendant or necklace for continuous healing. It is also considered a grounding stone, which makes it useful for those people who have difficulty concentrating on the "here-and-now".

Jade energizes the higher chakras when worn over the heart. Jade has been called "colic stone", "spleen stone" and "stone of the loins". It is said that by tying jade to the arm, stones in the kidneys can be expelled. Wearing Jade helps the body to heal itself while working on the underlying, nonphysical problems which cause the disease in the first place.

Jasper lends healing vibrations to the organs and the gastrointestinal tract. It also opens the mind to new modes of thinking. Jasper is stabilizing and will help to reduce insecurity, fear and guilt.

Lapis opens the chakra centers and brings forth one's power if one reaches for the stone's vibration. The most important magical aspect of lapis is it's ability to strengthen psychic awareness. If worn alone, it may magnify the general disposition of the wearer. If worn with other stones, it may intensify the properties of the other stones as well.

Malachite stimulates the optic nerve both astrally and physically, assisting one to "see." It may bring burried emotions to the surface which can be very powerful.

Obsidian is a good stone for those who are soft-hearted and gentle because of its protective qualities. It will help to guard them against abuse. This stone cleanses toxins from the liver, so it is also good for people who are exposed to environmental pollutants.

Onyx is grounding and stabilizing. It relieves stress, balances male/female polarities, strengthens bone marrow, aids detatchment and enhances emotional balance and self- control.

Pearl is for purity and chastity. Fine pink is believed to be the most valuable color.

Clear Quartz is a powerful transmitter and amplifier of healing and clarity. It is an energy balancer and a channeler of universal energy.

Rose Quartz transmits calm, especially to the heart center and opens one to divine love. It also opens the heart, allowing emotional release and teaches one how to give and receive love and the power of forgiveness.

Smoky Quartz helps one come to terms with one's body, heart, life and world. It gives one the power to manifest dreams and visions of earth. Enables one to assimilate more in life by teaching to let go of what is no longer needed for growth.

Rhodonite aids spleen, kidneys, heart, pituitary gland and circulation of blood. It enhances memory and intellectual power, is an emotional balancer, and helps heal emotional wounds and traumas.

Sodalite creates harmony, balance and healing on the physical plane and is grounding for those who over-react emotionally. It is a throat stone and stabilizes the thyroid. It helps one speak more and gain more confidence. It clears vision and opens the third eye. It prolongs physical endurance and aids in the manufacture of insulin to help stabilize diabetes. It aids the pancreas, balances the endocrine system, strengthens metabolism and the lymphatic system.

Tiger's Eye works on mass consciousness to separate false desire from need. It is a physical purifier. This stone is soothing for emotional turmoil. It will help you to see things in the best light. It is optimistic! It also promotes courage and strength. This stone is also used for diseases of the eye.

Turquoise contains strength and vitailty that steadies and balances the vibrations of the wearer. It is thought to increase Wisdom. This stone is also said to heal the emotional "heart" of the individual. In addition it has been recommended for healing stomach disorders and for the eyes.