Index of Common Crystals and Gemstones

The following table in cludes general information about and images of some of the most well-known forms of crystals and gemstones that are commonly available at the moment.

This page can be used to look-up a crystal that you have heard of and would like to see a picture and some general information about (use the alphabetical links below). Alternatively, if you're interested in crystals but not sure about the different types and which you might perfer, it may be helpful to scoll down this page to view the descriptions and images included.
Most of the types of crystals shown on this page are available for purchase on-line from the IvyRose Crystal Shop.

For similar information about more unusual crystals goto the Index of Unusual Crystals page.

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Name of Crystal/Mineral	Colour	Material Structure	Examples of Sources	Associations	Photographs
Amethyst (The photograph is of a natural Amethyst point on the edge of an plate - to show its colour against a white background.)	Purple	Trigonal (as a form of quartz).	Africa, Brazil, Canada, Colorado, Mexico, Oregon, Siberia, Uruguay.	Astrological Signs of: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius & Capricorn. Spirituality, Meditation, Protection(against psychic attacks). The number 3.
Blue Kyanite (The photograph is of a natural sample of Blue Kyanite.)	Shades of dark blue (grey, green or white forms also known).	Triclinic	Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech.Rep., Congo, France, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, USA.	Astrological Signs of Taurus, Libra and Aries. Does not accumulate or retain negative energies therefore never needs to be cleaned. Alignment of chakras, tranquility, calm, attainment of meditative state, recollection of dreams, radionic analysis. The number 4.
Blue Lace Agate (The photograph is of a Blue Lace Agate Tumble Stone.)	Blue & white lace pattern	Trigonal (as a form of quartz).		Astrological Sign of Pisces. Throat, heart, third-eye and crown chakras. The number 3.
Blue Celestine (The photograph is of a sky-blue celestine plate; natural, unpolisged crysal.)	Various shades of blue (depending on mineral content).	Orthorhombic	Africa, Madagascar	Astrological Sign of Gemini. Mental activities and rationality, Balance, Communication, Astral Travel, Bright Hope and Good Fortune, Music. The numbers 2 and 8.
Carnelian (The photograph is of a polished freeform of orange/red carnelian.)	Shades of yellow/orange/red	Trigonal (as a form of quartz).	Africa	Astrological Signs of Taurus, Caner and Leo. Analytical cababilities and precision, Protection against negative emotions, Stabilising energies in the home environment, Drama & Theatrical Pursuits, Chakras 1,2,3 and 4. The numbers 5 and 6.
Citrine (The photograph is of a natural twin point citrine crystal.)	Shades of yellow, golden-brown, amber.	Trigonal (as a form of quartz).		Astrological Signs of Gemini, Aries, Libra and Leo. Accumulation and maintenance of wealth; radiance from within the self; clarification of intellect and emotions; inter-personal relationships. The number 6.
Clear Quartz (The photograph is of a Clear Quartz Tumble Stone.)	Many, e.g. clear. Inclusions such as rutile (Rutile Quartz).	Trigonal	Many.	Many associations, including meditation, spiritual development, healing.
Flourite (also known as Fluor Spar) (The photograph is of a polished tabet of Flourite.)	Many - incl. purple, green, clear, blue, pink, yellow, red, black.	Cubic	Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA.	Astrological Signs of Pisces and Capricorn. Mental achievement; Concentration; Balances within relationships; Purity. The number 7.
Green Aventurine (The photograph is of a Green Aventurine Tumble Stone.)	Green			The Astrological Sign of Aries. Heart Chakra; Balancing of male/female energies; Creativity; Motivation; Leadership qualities; Balancing of intellectual, emotional and physical auric bodies. The number 3.
Hematite (The photograph is of a Hematite Tumble Stone.)	Metallic - most commonly Silver	Rhombohedral	Many - incl. Australia,Brazil, Canada,France, Germany,Italy, Norway,Sweden, South Africa, USA.	The Astrological Signs of Aries and Aquarius. Mathematical pursuits; Temperature optimisation; Dissolution of negativity; Grounding. The number 9.
Malachite (The photograph is of Malachite Tumble Stones.)	Light to Dark Green	Monoclinic (a minor ore of copper)	Australia, Congo, England, France, Greece, Mexico, Russia, USA, Zambia..	The Astrological Signs of Capricorn and Scorpio. Transformation and changing situations; Clearing and activating all chakras but especially the heart and the throat chakras. Goal achievement; Aviation; Self-awareness. The number 9.
Moonstone (The photograph is of a Moonstone Tumblestone.)	White	Monoclinic		The Astrological Signs of Cancer, Libra and Scorpio. Energy of 'New Beginnings'; Changing cycles of life; Intuition (rather than intellectual reasoning); Confidence and composure; Protection for travellers; Calm awareness. The number 4.
Red Aventurine (The photograph is of a Red Aventurine Tumble Stone.)	Red / shades of pink	Trigonal	Many locations incl. Africa.	The Astrological Sign of Aries. Creativity; Motivation; Leadership qualities; Balancing of intellectual, emotional and physical auric bodies. The number 3.
Red Jasper (The photograph is of Red Jasper Tumble Stone)	Red	Trigonal (as a form of quartz).		Astrological Sign of Taurus. Rectifying unjust circumstances, Self-responsibility, Remembering dreams. The number 6.
Rhodonite (The photograph is of a Rhodonite TumbleStone.)	Dark pink and black	Triclinic	Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Finland, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Tanzania, USA.	Astrological Sign of Taurus. Balancing Yin-Yang energy, energising the Heart Chakra, achievement of one's greatest potential, The number 9.
Rose Quartz (The photograph is of a Rose Quartz Tumble Stone.)	Various shades of pink	Trigonal	Many locations Worldwide, incl. Africa.	The Astrological Signs of Taurus and Libra. Calm cooling energies, Healing 'emotional wounds', bringing Peace to Relationships. The number 7.
Snowflake Obsidian (The photograph is of a Snowflake Obsidian Tumble Stone.)	Black with white 'snowflake' flecks.	Amorphous (no structure, poss. as formed from lava).	New Mexico, Oregon.	Astrological Sign of Virgo. Optimisation of thought patterns to re-direct one's life, Purity and Balance. The number 8.
Sodalite (The photograph is of a Sodalite Tumble Stone.)	Dark Blue	Cubic	Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa, USA.	The Astrological Sign of Sagittarius. Rational/Logical mental processes, Group solidarity and purpose, Companionship and mutual-dependence. The number 4.
Tiger's Eye (The photograph is of a Tiger's Eye Tumble Stone.)	Gold is the most usual colour - see also "Blue Tiger's Eye" on unusual crystals page.		Africa	Astrological Sign of Capricorn. Clarity, Integrateing disperate details,Psychic Abilities, Brightness and optimism, stimulating Wealth. The number 4.
Turquoise (The photograph is of a Turquoise Tumble Stone.)	Blue/green	Triclinic	Afganistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, Eygpt, England, Iran, Russia, Tanzania, Tibet, USA.	Astrological Signs of Sagittarius, Pisces and Scorpio. Strengthening all chakras, meridians and subtle bodies, Communication of emotions, Grounding, Protection. The number 1.
Watermelon Tourmaline	Pink merging into green	Trigonal	Many, incl. England, Germany, Italy, USA.	Astrological Signs of Virgo and Gemini. Heart chakra; Co-operative efforts; Tact. The number 2.	Photograph to be added.
Yellow Jasper (The photograph is of Yellow Jasper Tumble Stone)	Yellow		Africa	Interconnectedness, awareness and expression. The number 7.