Carnelian

Carnelian

Common Name: Carnelian
Appearance: Red/orange to brown, often streaked with white
Element(s): Grounding
Healing powers: Associated with treatment of impotency and infertility, also believed to stop nose bleeding or hemorrhaging
Magical uses: Use in magical shielding, or as a talisman against psychic attack

Bloodstone

Bloodstone

Common Name: Bloodstone
Also known as: Heliotrope
Appearance: Green, speckled with reds and golds
Element(s): Fire
Planetary connection: Mars
Healing powers: Connected to matters of the blood, such as hemorrhaging, menstrual cycles, circulatory system
Magical uses: General healing, but also used in workings related to money and abundance, fertility

Amethyst

Amethyst

Common Name: Amethyst
Appearance: Purple/violet form of quartz crystal
Element(s): Water
Astrological connection: Aquarius, Pisces
Healing powers: Connected to the crown chakra, used in treatment of depression and anxiety, stress relief
Magical uses: Use in rituals for sharpening the mind and enhancing intuitive powers; also can be an aid in cleansing and clearing sacred space

Amber

Amber

Common Name: Amber
Appearance: Light yellow to orange, sometimes found in shades of green
Element(s): Fire
Planetary connection: Sun
Healing powers: Used to treat eyesight disorders, afflictions of the throat
Magical uses: Provides clarity and confidence, strength and protection
Other Info: Amber is not truly a stone, but a resin

Agate

Agate

Common Name: Agate
Appearance: Brown or gold, sometimes found banded, or in greens or blues
Element(s): Earth
Healing powers: Connected to brow chakra and matters of the mind; used in workings related to energy, depression, mental health
Magical uses: Brings about truth and new perspectives, memories and healing, overcoming loneliness or sadness
Other Info: Various forms include Moss Agate and Lace Agate