Stones: origins, virtues and messages
The word "stone" comes from Latin Petra and ancient Greek λίθος, Lithos
Stone is a mineral material, solid, hard, from the earth's crust.
Stones, of mineral origin, are formed in the rock, under the earth's crust, over millions of years.
Gems are of organic, animal or plant origin such as pearls, corals, amber, mother-of-pearl.
From raw mineral to faceted cut, precious and semi-precious stones carry messages, symbols, virtues and energy (depending on beliefs, this approach is subjective)
Each stone corresponds to a sensitivity, an interpretation, an appropriation, a pleasure, a desire.
Precious stones
These are the hardest stones according to the Mohs scale.
The diamond
The Emerald
The Ruby
The sapphire
Semi-precious stones or fine stones
There are at least a hundred fine stones, by color, virtue and energy:
amethyst
topaz
citrine
tourmaline
lapis lazuli
smoky quartz
morganity
chalcedony
agate
...
Organic stones
They come from the living world, less hard than mineral stones:
mother-of-pearl, coral, amber, pearls
Stones by color
White: moonstone, howlite, diamond, agate
Blue: agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli…
Yellow: citrine, amber, calcite, sapphire
Black: tourmaline, onyx, labradorite
Roses: rose quartz, pink agate, morganite…
Reds: red jasper, carnelian, garnet
Green: agate, praziolite, tourmaline, aventurine, jade
Violets: amethyst, fluorite, purple diamond
Stones by astrological signs
Aries: Tiger's Eye, Citrine, Red Jasper
Taurus: Emerald, Rose Quartz, Green Jade, Lapis Lazuli Tourmaline
Gemini: agate, amber lapis lazuli, aquamarine
Cancer: moonstone, agate, pearl, tiger's eye, calcite, ruby
Leo: Heliotrope, Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Rose Quartz
Virgo: carnelian, amber, turquoise
Libra: jade, pearl, rose quartz
Scorpio: aquamarine, carnelian, malachite
Sagittarius: turquoise, amethyst lapis lazuli, sodalite, topaz rose quartz
Capricorn: ruby, kyanite, jet
Aquarius: agate, jasper, hawk's eye
Pisces: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Sapphire
Birthstones by month
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
Mars: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Moonstone
July: Ruby
August: Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: tourmaline
November: citrine
December: topaz and tanzanite
Lithotherapy
Lithotherapy is a pseudo-scientific practice of unconventional medicine, based on the power that certain crystals would have which would emit a " resonance " or a singular " vibration " on certain points of the body which would have the power to improve the psychological well-being of a person, or even their state of health.
Lithotherapy is assimilated to the chakras of Indian tradition or to the meridians of acupuncture.
It welcomes more and more followers, out of curiosity or belief.
Its effects are not scientifically recognized.
Agate : protective, ensures harmony between the physical and the emotional.
Aquamarine : bearer of joy and creativity , It allows to release the pent-up emotions, to channel anger. Connected to the throat and neck chakra, it would help to treat respiratory diseases, inflammations of the larynx and to strengthen the vocal cords.
Amethyst : stone of wisdom, beneficial for skin problems, helps to restore peaceful breathing and smoother blood circulation
Amethyst is associated with the seventh chakra Or crown chakra located at the top of the skull, the origin of spiritual opening and empathic connection.
Chalcedony : soothing, beneficial for throat and larynx conditions, thyroid and hormonal glands, stimulates lactation.
Throat chakra.
Citrine: tones the body and mind, brings benefits to the digestive system.
Crown chakra, which governs meditation and intuition.
Rock crystal : anti-pain stone. Conducive to meditation.
Opens and strengthens all Chakras.
Emerald: beauty, love, rebirth and eternal youth, drives away infections, treats rheumatism and arthritis, improves hearing, rests the eye.
Heart Chakra.
Lapis lazuli : fights depression. recommended to counter problems of shyness and lack of self-confidence, extra-sensory awakening tool.
Summit and third eye chakra.
Opal : soothes pain, has antiseptic properties, regulates the kidneys and bladder, gastric and digestive disorders.
Stone of courage and wisdom, perfect ally to face life's challenges.
Crown, base, heart and solar plexus chakras.
Rose quartz : gentle and calm action, for the body as well as for the mind. Beneficial for the heart and arteries, blood circulation and the elimination of toxins.
Heart chakra, positive feelings of love and empathy.
Ruby: Bloodstone, benefits for the heart, the circulatory system and all organs related to blood, prevents poisoning, fevers and contagions. Dispels feelings of jealousy, discouragement, pessimism.
Heart, Sacral and Third Eye Chakras
Sapphire : reduces migraine, rheumatic or joint pain, remedy for sleep problems and vision disorders.
Calms energy flows.
Crown and Third Eye Chakra.
Topaz : defends against viral and microbial attacks, indicated to treat digestive problems
Helps to better manage speeches and public interventions.
Solar plexus, heart and throat chakras .
Tourmaline : revitalizes nerves and muscles, improves blood circulation, regulates blood pressure and strengthens the heart, relieves dizziness.
Root chakra.
Zircon: calming stone, soothes pain, cramps and blisters. May release radioactivity.
Stone of courage and strength.
Root, Solar Plexus, Heart and Throat Chakra.
Links for further information
Precious and semi-precious stones
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_pierres_précieuses_et_semi-précieuses
Encyclopedia of Gems https://www.gemmo.eu/fr/resultat.php?firstletter=A
Encyclopedia of Precious Stones by Frediani
https://www.frediani.pro/details-l+aigue+marine-41.html
The properties of stones by the Temple Yogi https://letempleyogi.com/blogs/dictionnaire-des-pierres