A Few of my Stones
For references I used ‘The Book of Stones Who They Are & What They Teach’ revised & expanded edition by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian (Robert’s sister). This is the same book that my stone dealer (Spirit of Stone, here in Knoxville, Tn.) uses, so you know I had to get it…lol. I listed a number after each stone, and this is the reference number for the downloaded PDF (not the physical book).
*The last two being Red Goldstone & Blue Goldstone were not in the book, so I did my research online and found several things I thought were interesting.
Citrine – 215 
KEY WORDS - Manifestation, personal will, mental clarity, creativity.
PHYSICAL - Energetically supports digestion, metabolism, weight loss.
EMOTIONAL - Stimulates optimism, playfulness, decisiveness in difficult situations.
SPIRITUAL - Enhances creative imagination, manifestation through the will.
~I use this with Orange Carnelian and Blood Stone to help heal around my 1st & 2nd chakras.
Selenite – 592 
KEY WORDS - Spiritual activation, communion with the Higher Self, spirit guides and angels.
PHYSICAL - Clears energy blockages, induces inner alignment, facilitates healing.
EMOTIONAL - Inspires one to release insecurity and reach for one’s desires.
SPIRITUAL - Facilitates auric cleansing, upper chakra activation, spiritual attunement.
~I use this to clear and energize my other stones, tarot, and oracle cards.
Orange Calcite – 167 
KEY WORDS - Creativity, sexuality, playfulness, confidence, innovation.
PHYSICAL - Aids sexual enjoyment, hormonal balance, metabolic health.
EMOTIONAL - Helps heal wounds related to sexuality, creativity and will.
SPIRITUAL - Instills greater energy for creative work, helps to spiritualize sexuality.
~I use this to attract things in my life.
Quartz Crystal – 544 
KEY WORDS - Programmability, amplification of one’s intention, magnification of ambient energies, clearing, cleansing, healing, memory.
PHYSICAL - Offers support for the nervous system, can be programmed to assist in any type of healing.
EMOTIONAL - Can be used to intensify feelings and/or heal the emotional body.
SPIRITUAL - Enhances one’s clarity, aids communication with spirit guides.
~I use this in many areas. Quartz is programmable for whatever you need.
Angel Aura Quartz -64 
KEY WORDS - Upliftment, peace, serenity, expanded awareness.
PHYSICAL - Aids in releasing stress; helps with muscle cramps, indigestion.
EMOTIONAL - Ideal for calming, purifying, and uplifting the emotional body.
SPIRITUAL- Facilitates reaching deeper states in meditation, connecting with Angels.
~I use this when talking to the spirit realm and/or meditations.
Amethyst -54 
KEY WORDS - Protection, purification, Divine connection, release of addictions.
PHYSICAL - Overcoming addictions, tinnitus, nerve disorders, aids oxygenation of the blood.
EMOTIONAL - Helps clear negative or addictive emotional patterns.
SPIRITUAL - Facilitates conscious connection with Spirit Guides, Angels, and Source.
~I use this for the spirit realm, healing, and meditation.
Hematite -329 
KEY WORDS - Grounding, manifestation, making the spiritual physical.
PHYSICAL - Supports the blood; protects the body’s fields from toxic energies.
EMOTIONAL - Encourages solid sense of self, aids in self-forgiveness.
SPIRITUAL - Helps one believe in one’s dreams and bring them into manifestation.
~I use this to ground, heal, and to send away negative energies.
Rose Quartz -558 
KEY WORDS - Love, gentleness, emotional healing, release of stress, uniting with the Divine.
PHYSICAL - Supports the heart in healing from trauma and/or disease.
EMOTIONAL- Aids in releasing past wounds, teaches trust and hope.
SPIRITUAL- Encourages spirituality of love, links one with the Great Mother.
~I use this for relationships, heart issues, and emotional healing.
Aventurine -96 
KEY WORDS - Vitality, growth, confidence.
PHYSICAL - Supports general healing, increase of life force, heart, and circulation.
EMOTIONAL - Inspires optimism, self-confidence, peace amid difficulty.
SPIRITUAL - Brings good fortune and blessing, manifestation, and prosperity.
~I use this for healing, growth, and bringing positive energies. (Because I am highly prone to cancer issues, I don’t want to promote that type of growth.)
Tigers Eye -660 
KEY WORDS - Balance between extremes, discernment, vitality, strength, practicality, fairness
PHYSICAL - Supports hormonal balance, enhances general vitality.
EMOTIONAL - Facilitates finding emotional harmony with others.
SPIRITUAL - Instills spiritual balance, stamina, creativity, and clarity.
~I use this for strength, leadership, and balance.
Turquoise -694 
KEY WORDS - Wholeness, communication, and spiritual expansion.
PHYSICAL - Increases life force in the body, supports blood oxygenation.
EMOTIONAL - Encourages self-forgiveness and the release of useless regrets.
SPIRITUAL - Inspires one to act out of truth, compassion, and forgiveness.
~I use this for spirit, genealogy, and to be lifted up.
Here is the link to download ‘The Book of Stones’ by Robert Simmons
*Red Goldstone & Blue Goldstone 
There is much debate about when goldstone was first created but there is an amulet excavated from 12th century Syria in a Pennsylvania museum which looks just like goldstone.
According to folklores, an alchemist, or more than likely, an Italian monk mistakenly spilled copper shavings into molten glass, which produced an element which was hard and glossy. This explains the names for this gemstone like, monks’ gold, monk's stone, and goldstone. (It is sometimes called Sunstone, but Sunstone is a natural stone whereas Goldstone is man-made. Although they are similar in appearance)
Some of the first glass we find in history comes from Roman glassmakers who developed the method of blowing glass to replace the heavy molded glass funerary containers and brought glass into the homes of the ancient people. It was due to this blowing method that the Romans and Greeks had nice windowpanes in their homes. It is glass that is blood red with tiny flecks of copper suspended within the glass. The process for making red glass, or purpurin, was lost through the centuries, because glass makers are very secretive with their recipes. Goldstone was most likely an “Aventura” discovery by the ancient Romans and re-discovered by the Miotti family.
Permission to manufacture goldstone in Venice during the 17th century was given to the Miotti family who was granted an exclusive license by the chief magistrate and leader of the Republic of Venice. With credit specifically going to the Venetian glass crafter, Vincenzo Miotti. It’s often referred to as aventurine glass based on the Italian word “avventurina” which means adventure, chance or accidental.
Some people believe that since Goldstone is just glass, it has no special properties. But it is important to realize that glass is associated with personal transformation and reflection. Copper, which is the shiny golden flecks, is believed to have properties which help with harmonizing relationships, attracting abundance and creativity.
It’s called the ‘Stone of Ambition’. It promotes liveliness, energy, courage, and an optimistic attitude. It increases the urge to achieve something, and confidence to accomplish any task. A soothingly healing stone, Goldstone is believed to promote energy and vigor.
It’s also a gemstone of perception and knowledge, helping us to remember the light within the dark. It shows us the path to reach for the stars.
Another message related to Goldstone is that “sometimes you have to lose your mind to find yourself”. It could have something to do with the accidental creation of this rock which could have easily been discarded, but which ended up achieving distinction.
From The Book of Stones:
We know that much pagan thought, as exemplified in the famous phrase, “as above, so below,” suggests that the terms “inferior” and “superior” are unreal. The idea “as above, so below” evokes an awe toward Nature, a sense that we share consciousness with plants, animals, stars, and stone, and that all living creatures, including stones, share a consciousness with the Soul of the World…or the spiritual genius of the Earth.
-Robert Bly in News of the Universe
In case you want the link to the PDF for Animal Speaks by Ted Andrews