Gemstones A to Z: A Handy Reference to Healing Crystals

by Diane Stein

Legendary healer Diane Stein shares her extensive knowledge of gemstones in this concise agate-to-zircon reference. Each listing includes the stone's common name, its corresponding color and chakra, and a concise resume of its healing properties. Stein suggests ways to use stones to support physical and psychic well-being, by simply carrying one in a hand or pocket, wearing it as jewelry, or engaging in more advanced practices like the "laying on of stones." She also presents a glossary of terms designed for beginning students of metaphysical healing practices, and teaches how to clear, dedicate, and maintain crystals to maximize their beneficial effects.

288 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2008

About the author

Diane Stein (1948 - Present) is a natural healer and teacher of women's spirituality for thirty years. She is the author of thirty-three books on healing, natural remedies, metaphysics, women's spirituality, and the Goddess. Diane lives in Florida with her dogs. You may also find her at: Facebook.com/DianeSteinAuthor

Reviews

[Barbi Faye (The Book Fae) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A concise 'in case you were wondering guide' from Actinolite to Zoicite, a reference book to gemstones and their properties. It has the stone's common name, color, chakra, and its healing properties. Gem stones support physical and psychic well-being, by simply carrying one in a hand or pocket, or wearing it as jewelry. There is more dedicated info for the more seriously inclined but this is a great starter reference book, and contains many gemstones.

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is about chakras, which really aren't my thing. If they are yours, go ahead and try this book. What do you have to lose?

[Cesarcucio_saveearth · Rating 2 out of 5]

To tell you the truth, I bought the book because it had a price that I just couldn't ignore.

FIRST SIGHT: A book. About gems?

Then I looked at it. Turned it around. Saw the Price.

ME TO CASHIER: I'll buy it.


Note: I didn't like it very much, but I guess I could give it credit for the price, the cover, and some facts about my birthstone. :D

[Kim Upton · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is always enjoyable to read how other healers use gemstones. This is an easy to read quick reference book.