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This is a big list of 58 distinct gems and semi-precious stones. I would like to give full credit to the person who wrote this, but I have trouble with this: I don't know his/her site or e-mail. If you happen to find either, please notify me ASAP. I will also try to extend this list myself in the near future.

agate

AGATE A variety of chalcedony. Tones and strengthens body/mind. Imparts a sense of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances. Grounding but energetic. Powerful healer. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.

alexandrite

ALEXANDRITE A variety of chrysoberyl. Aids internal and external regeneration. Has positive influence on nervous system, spleen, pancreas. Helps to align mental and emotional body. Spiritual transformation and regeneration. Reflects highest potentials of unfoldment. Joy, oneness with life. Chakra: crown.

amazonite

AMAZONITE A variety of feldspar. Soothes nervous system. Strengthens heart and physical body. Aids alignment of mental and etheric body. Brings joy and upliftment. Creative expression. Facilitates clearer vision of one's own harmful tendencies, making them easier to release. Chakra: throat.

amber AMBER Fossilized resin from prehistoric pine trees. Exerts positive influence on endocrine system, spleen, heart. Healing, soothing, harmonizing. Electrically alive with solidified golden light. Stabilizes kundalini awakening. Activates altruistic nature. Spiritualizes the intellect. Chakras: navel, solar plexus, crown.

amethyst

AMETHYST A variety of quartz. Strengthens endocrine and immune systems. Enhances right brain activity and pineal and pituitary glands. Powerful blood cleanser and energizer. Helps mental disorders. Purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness. Transmutes one's lower nature into the more highly refined aspects of their higher potentials. Physical representative of the Violet Ray of alchemy and transformation. Cuts through illusion. Enhances psychic abilities. Excellent for meditation. Aids channeling abilities. Calming strong protective qualities. Healing, divine love, inspiration, intuition. Chakras: third eye, crown. Used to transform negativity and strengthen the third eye vision or your intuitive sense. Put it under your pillow or on the headboard of a bed for one who suffers nightmares or disturbing dreams. Always have a piece in the room where you entertain outsiders, such as friends or clients (and especially family!). This gem is good for headaches and preventing overindulgence in alcohol.

AQUAMARINE A variety of beryl. Calms nerves, reduces fluid retention. Strengthens kidneys, liver, spleen, thyroid. Purifies the body. Enhances clarity of mind, aids creative self-expression. Physical, emotional, mental balancer. Helps banish fears and phobias. Excellent for meditation, inspiration, peace, calmness, love. Chakras: throat, solar plexus.
AVENTURINE (Green) A variety of quartz. Purifies mental, emotional and etheric bodies. Aids in releasing anxiety and fear. Stimulates muscle tissue. Strengthens blood. Emotional tranquility, positive attitudes towards life. Brings one into alignment with their center. Independence, health, wellbeing. Chakra: heart.
AZURITE Enhances flow of energy through nervous system (because of copper content). Helps body utilize oxygen. Strengthens blood. Facilitates clear meditation. Cuts through illusion. Enhances psychic abilities. Initiates transformation. Cleanses mental body. Inspiration, creativity, intuition. Chakras: third eye, throat.
BLOODSTONE A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens and oxygenates bloodstream. Enhances physical/mental vitality. Strengthens heart, spleen, bone marrow. Aids in balancing iron deficiencies. Reduces emotional/mental stress. Powerful physical healer. Stimulates movement of kundalini. Links root chakra with heart. Inner guidance, altruism, idealism. A highly evolvedmineral. Chakras: root, heart.
  BLUE TOPAZ tissue regeneration. Strengthens thyroid gland, enhances metabolism. Emotional balance. Cooling, soothing, peace, tranquility. Creativity, self-expression. Enhances psychic perception, communication with higher self/spirit guides. Chakras: heart, throat, third eye. Topaz is an empathetic stone that gives out its warm glow quite readily. Blue Topaz is an excellent stone for communication. In meditation, it can be held in your hand for communication with the Goddess/God or your higher self. In doing a crystal layout, place a blue topaz on the throat. Physically, it will work for sore throats or other problems in that area. On a higher level such as emotionally or spiritually, it will work in the same manner as mentioned above for meditation.
CALCITE Aids kidneys, pancreas, spleen. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviates fear, reduces stress. Emotionally balancing. Grounds excess energy. Increases capacity for astral projection. Joy, lightness. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.
CARNELIAN A variety of chalcedony. Very highly evolved mineral healer. Energizes blood. Aids kidneys, lungs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas. Aids tissue regeneration. Vitalizes physical/emotional/mental bodies. Aligns physical and etheric bodies. Enhances attunement with inner self. Facilitates concentration. Opens the heart. Warming social, joyous. Chakras: navel, solar plexus,heart.
CELESTITE Enhances thyroid functions. Reduces stress. Relaxing, peace of mind. Accelerates growth. Aids personal creative expression. Helps one adjust to higher states of awareness. Truth reliability, clear speech. Chakra: throat.
CHRYSOCOLLA Aids in preventing ulcers, digestive problems, arthritic conditions. Strengthens lung and thyroid gland. Enhances metabolism. Excellent for female disorders. Alleviates fears, guilt, tension. Helps clear subconscious imbalances. Activates feminine qualities. Amplifies throat chakra - creative expression, power, communication. Joy, emotional balance. Chakras: heart, throat.
CHRYSOPRASE A variety of quartz. Balances neurotic patterns. Eases depression and sexual imbalance. Fertility. Calming, balancing, healing for physical, emotional, mental bodies. Helps one see into personal problems. Brings out inner talents. Lightheartedness, joy. Chakra: heart.
CITRINE A variety of quartz. Good for kidneys, colon, liver, gall bladder, digestive organs, heart. Tissue regeneration. Detoxifies physical/emotional/mental bodies. Enhances body's healing energy. Diminishes self-destructive tendencies. Raises self esteem. Powerful alignment with Higher Self. Light- heartedness, cheerfulness, hope. Warming, energizing. Attracts abundance. Chakras: navel, crown.

 

COPPER Influences flow of blood. Supplies strong energy to body/mind. Aids metabolism. Helps detoxify body. An aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance. Aligns physical/emotional bodies. Raises self-esteem. Strong conductor of energy.
DIAMOND Enhances brain functions. Aids alignment of cranial bones. Breaks up blockages in crown chakra and in the personality. Master healer. Dispels negativity. Purifies physical/etheric bodies. Reflects will and power aspects of God. Enhances full spectrum of energies in body/mind/spirit. Alignment with higher self. Abundance, innocence purity, faithfulness. Chakras: all.
DIOPTASE Strengthens cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Excellent aid forulcers, nervous stomach, heart troubles, blood pressure. Vitalizes, balances, tones body/mind. Emotional stability. Peace of mind. Excellent for use with healing and affirmations. Abundance, prosperity, progress, health, well being. Chakra: heart.
EMERALD A variety of beryl. Strengthens heart, liver, kidneys, nervous system, immune system. Tonic for body/mind/spirit. Aids alignments of subtle bodies. Enhances dreams, meditation, deeper spiritual insight. Represents the potential of divinity within us. Prosperity, love, kindness, tranquility, balance, healing, patience. Strong emotional balancer. Chakras: heart, solar plexus.
FLUORITE Strengthens teeth and bones. Improves absorption of vital nutrients. Beneficial for the blood vessels and spleen. Grounds excess energy. Excellent for advancement of mind, greater concentration, meditation. Helps one grasp higher, more abstract concepts. Facilitates inter-dimensional communication. Powerful healer. Works with chakras according to color of stone.
GARNET Strengthens, purifies, vitalizes and regenerates bodily systems, especially the bloodstream. Has strong affinity with root chakra, helping to harmonize the potent forces of kundalini. Stimulates pituitary gland. Aligns subtle bodies. Love, compassion. Enhances imagination. Chakra: root, heart.
GOLD Purifies and energizes physical body. Improves circulation, strengthens nervous system. Balances and develops heart chakra. Balances hemispheres of brain. Aids tissue regeneration. Attracts positive energy into aura. Amplifies thought forms. Aids personal illumination. Solar energy, male aspect. Chakras: navel, heart, and crown.
HEMATITE Has positive effect upon bloodstream. Activates spleen. Increases resistance to stress. Helps circulate oxygen throughout body. Strengthens physical/etheric bodies. Energizing, vitalizing. Enhances personal magnetism, optimism, will, courage. Slightly grounding. Powerful stone for those attracted to it.
HERKIMER DIAMOND A type of quartz crystal. Cleanses subtle bodies. Reducesstress. Balances and purifies energy within body/mind. Similar qualities as clear quartz. Powerful amplifier. Enhances inner vision. Increases awareness of dreams. Stores thought forms and information. Chakras: all.
JADE Strengthens heart, kidneys, immune system. Helps cleanse blood. Increases longevity and fertility. Aids eye disorders and female problems. Powerful emotional balancer. Radiates divine, unconditional love. Clarity, modesty, courage, justice, wisdom. Peaceful and nurturing. Dispels negativity. Healing affinity will correspond to color of stone.
JASPER (All Colors) A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens liver, gall bladder, bladder. Powerful healer: main impact on physical body. Represents earth element. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.
KUNZITE (Pink Spodumene) High lithium content makes kunzite beneficial to individuals with addictive behavior. Strengthens cardiovascular system. Aids manic depression. Excellent balancer for physical/emotional/mental bodies. Powerful stone for opening/healing heart. Helps one surrender to higher self. Enhances self-esteem. Tolerance, acceptance. Soothing, calming. Chakra: heart.
KYANITE Strengthens throat chakra. Enhances creative expression, communication, truth, loyalty, reliability, serenity. Connection to causal plane. Facilitates astral/inter-dimensional travel. Chakras: throat, third eye.
LAPIS LAZULI Strengthens skeletal system. Activates thyroid gland. Releases tension and anxiety. Energizes throat chakra. Augments strength, vitality, virility Facilitates opening of chakras. Mental clarity, illumination. Enhances psychic abilities and communication with higher self and spirit guides. Creative expression. Chakra: throat, third eye.
LEPIDOLITE Aids muscles, strengthens heart, beneficially influences blood. High lithium content aids emotional/mental balance and stability. Aids sleep. Enhances expression of one's inner light and joy. Chakra: heart.
MALACHITE Aids function of pancreas and spleen. Reduces stress and tension. Aids tissue regeneration. Strengthens heart, circulatory system, pineal and pituitary glands. Aids sleep. Vitalizing for body and mind. Reveals subconscious blocks. Excellent balancer on all levels. Chakras: heart, solar plexus.
MOLDAVITE A deep green silica based tectite (meteorite) that fell to Earth 15 million years ago. Aids alignment with higher self. Balancing and healing for physical body/mind. Aids in channeling extraterrestrial and inter-dimensional sources. Chakras: heart, third eye.
MOONSTONE Has healing affinity with stomach, spleen, pancreas, pituitary gland. Unblocks lymphatic system. Relieves anxiety and stress. Aids in berthing process, helps females problems. Emotional balancer; helps lessen tendency to overreact emotionally. Flexibility in attitudes. Aligns emotions with higher self. Chakra: root.
OBSIDIAN Beneficially influence stomach and intestines. Connects mind and emotions. Slightly masculine energy. Ground spiritual energy into physical plane. Absorbs and disperses negativity. Reduces stress. Helps clear subconscious blocks. Brings an understanding of silence and "the void." Detachment, but with wisdom and love. Powerful healer for those attuned to it. Chakra:root.
ONYX A variety of chalcedony. Relieves stress. Balances male/female polarities. Strengthens bone marrow. Aids detachment. Enhances emotional balance and self-control. Higher inspiration. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.
OPAL Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands. Aids eye sight. Emotional balancer. Enhances intuition. The full spectrum of colors resonates with all chakras. Helps connection with highest aspects of being. Chakras: heart and others, depending on colors.
PERIDOT (Olivine) Balances glandular system. Aids tissue regeneration. Has beneficial influence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. Purifies body. Enhances bloodstream. Overall balancer and tonic for body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Increases intuitive awareness. Reduces stress. Stimulates mind. Accelerates personal growth, opens new doors of opportunity. Chakras: navel, solar plexus, heart.
PYRITE Aids digestion, improves circulation. Strengthens and oxygenates blood. Enhances brain functions. Influences a more positive outlook on life. Enhances emotional body, strengthens will. Helps one's ability to work with others harmoniously. Practicality. Chakras: root, solar plexus, heart.
QUARTZ CRYSTAL (Clear) Enhances the crystalline properties of blood, body and mind. Activates and enhances pineal and pituitary glands. Emotional balancer. Stimulates brain functions. Amplifies thought forms. Full spectrum energy activates all levels of consciousness. Dispels negativity in one's energy field and in environment. Receives, activates, stores, transmits, and amplifies energy. Excellent for meditation. Enhances inter-dimensional communication with higher self and spirit guides. Chakras: all.
RHODOCHROSITE Aids spleen, kidneys, heart, pituitary gland and circulation of blood. Enhances memory and intellectual power. Emotional balancer. Helps heal emotional wounds and traumas. Aligns subtle bodies. Red/pink color helps to blend courage/will/passion aspects of lower chakras with loving expression of heart. Divine love, acceptance of self and life. Powerful healer for those attuned to this stone. Chakras: root, heart.
RHODONITE Aids the central nervous system, thyroid gland, body reflexes, pituitary gland, pancreas. Strengthens immunity. Improves memory. eases physical/emotional trauma. Reduces stress, calms mind. Aligns root and heart chakras for bringing love into action and manifestation (red and black variety). Self-esteem, confidence. Enhances energy levels in body/mind. Pink variety (withoutblack) helps impart understanding of strength within vulnerability. Great stone for light workers serving in cities. Chakras: root, heart.
ROSE QUARTZ Aids kidney and circulatory system. Increases fertility. Eases sexual/emotional imbalances. Helps clear stored anger, resentment, guilt, fear, jealousy. Reduces stress and tension, cools hot temper. Enhances self confidence and creativity. Aids development of forgiveness, compassion, love. Chakra: heart.
RUBY Aids regeneration of physical/spiritual heart. Enhances circulation.Vitalizes blood and entire body/mind system. Strengthens immunity. Activates sluggish or dormant conditions on physical/spiritual levels. Refines lower passions. Courage, integrity, selflessness, vice, joy, spiritual devotion, power, leadership. Helps banish sense of limitation. Chakra: root, heart.
RUTILATED QUARTZ Regeneration of tissue throughout body. Enhances life-force. Strengthens immunity. Stimulates brain functions. Eases depression, facilitates inspiration, increases clairvoyance. Highly electrical, more intensity than clear quartz. Pierces through layers of physical/emotional/mental density. Transmutes negativity. Enhances communication with higher self and spirit guides. Very powerful heater. Chakras: all.
SAPPHIRE Strengthens heart and kidneys. Activates pituitary gland, thereby aiding entire glandular system. Aligns body/mind/spirit. Stimulates psychic abilities, clarity and inspiration. Creative expression, loyalty, love. Aids connection with higher self/spirit guides. Strengthens will. Expands cosmic awareness. Dispels confusion. Excellent for meditation. Chakras:throat, third eye.
SELENITE (Gypsum) Strengthens bones, teeth. Soothes nerves. Has positive effect on brain, aiding power of concentration and clarity. Enhances willpower. Grounded white light. Chakra: crown.
SILVER Enhances mental functions. Aids circulation. Strengthens blood, physically and etherically. Strengthens pineal and pituitary glands. Relieves stress. Relates to the moon, subconscious, female aspect. Emotional balance. Speech improvement. Excellent energy conductor.
SMOKY QUARTZ Strengthens adrenals, kidneys, pancreas. Increases fertility, balances sexual energy. Aids depression. Mildly sedative and relaxing. Initiates movement of kundalini. Dissipates subconscious blocks and negativity on all levels. Grounding, centering. Excellent for meditation. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Chakras: root, naval, solar plexus.
SODALITE Aids pancreas, balances the endocrine system, strengthens metabolism and lymphatic system. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviates fear. Slightly sedative, grounding. Clears the mind. Cuts through density and illusion, bringing clarity and truth. Enhances communication and creative expression. The qualities are similar to Lapis Lazuli. Chakras: throat, third eye.
  SUGILITE (Royal Azel) Enhances functions of pineal, pituitary and adrenal glands. Activates and balances brain hemispheres. Strengthens heart. Aids physical healing and purification of bodily systems. Emotional balancer, reduces stress. Brings higher spiritual awareness into physical reality. Enhances sensitivity. Strong protective qualities. Excellent for meditation. Enhancing channeling abilities. Chakra: third eye, crown.
TIGER EYE Variety of chalcedony (quartz). Beneficial for spleen, pancreas, digestive organs, colon. Emotional balancer. Enhances connection with personal power and will. Grounding, centering. Helps soften stubbornness. Enhances clear perception and insight. Slightly masculine energy. Chakras: navel, solar plexus.
TOPAZ Tissue regeneration. Strengthens liver, gall bladder, spleen, digestive organs, nervous systems. Detoxifies body. Warming, awakening, inspiring. Abundance. Chakras: navel, crown. When using topaz, think of it in terms of the sun, sending out rays of warmth and light that are soothing, healing and life-giving. Topaz is for those in crisis or in need of motivation. It recharges and increases the user's energy level. Topaz radiates in all directions equally, and you should learn from its example to project your own vision in more than one direction. People who are problem solvers, such as those involved with the arts or science, will benefit from topaz. Topaz is an excellent stone for relaxation and comfort. It calms the nervous system and lessens tension, helping the user to become complete and satisfied. The blood will also benefit from the use of topaz. Topaz also sheds light on the path to your goals. It pierces the clouds that obscure inner vision and helps light up the correct direction to pursue. Topaz helps us to tap our natural resources and allows us to experience the joy of infinity. Those in tune with topaz's positive energy will feel limitless and philanthropic. They will experience an increase in their personal abilities. Topaz is best worn as a ring and is beneficial for those born under the signs of Leo, Aries, Sagittarius and Gemini.
TOURMALINATED QUARTZ Clear quartz with black tourmaline crystals inside. Balances male/female polarities. Aids in balancing extremes. Grounding, very protective, dissipates negativity. Combines forces of clear quartz and black tourmaline. Chakras: root, crown.
TOURMALINE (All Colors) Aids balance of endocrine system. Aids sleep. Strengthens, vitalizes mind/body. Activates and enhances crystalline properties of body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Dispels fear and negative conditions. Strong protective influence. Concentration, inspiration. Enhances sensitivity and understanding. Powerful healer, highly electromagnetic. The various colors will activate and align corresponding chakras. Black tourmaline (Schorl) - root. Watermelon tourmaline (red/green) - root, heart. Green tourmaline - heart. Blue tourmaline (Indicolite) - throat, third eye. Red/pink tourmaline (Rubellite) - root, heart.
TURQUOISE Tones, strengthens entire body. Tissue regeneration. Aids circulation, lungs, respiratory system. Aligns chakras. Enhances meditation. Creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance, communication, friendship, loyalty. Chakra: throat.
VARISCITE Soothing, calming, balancing for body/mind. Aids blood, heart. Emotional stability. Helps one recall past lives. Self confidence. Abundance. Chakras:heart, solar plexus.
ZIRCON (Hyacinth) Strengthens the mind. Aids bowels problems. Balances pituitary and pineal gland. Aligns subtle bodies. Emotional balance, self-esteem. Aids sleep. Similar properties as diamond and quartz crystal. All around healer. Chakra: all.