Crystal & Gemstone Encyclopedia
I. Crystals and Quartz Family
Chemical composition: silica, with crystalline structure
White Crystal
Quartz
White Crystal

Introduction

Colorless and transparent or slightly milky white; when highly pure, it looks like ice crystals. Mohs hardness: 7 - the most common crystal variety.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "purity and balance", representing the clarity of the mind and the harmony of energy. It is regarded as the "King of Crystals".

Energy Effects

Purifies negative energy in oneself and the environment, balances the human energy field; enhances concentration and clarity of thinking, and amplifies the energy of other crystals.

White Rabbit Hair Crystal
Rutilated Quartz
White Rabbit Hair Crystal

Introduction

Contains white fibrous inclusions (shaped like rabbit hair) inside, belonging to a branch of rutilated quartz. Mohs hardness: 7 with a warmly humid texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "gentle protection and delicate vitality", associated with soft healing power, representing a keen perception of life.

Energy Effects

Soothes anxious emotions, relieves stress, and brings a warm sense of security; enhances intuition and empathy, and harmonizes the energy circulation of the eyes and ears.

White Phantom Crystal
Quartz
White Phantom Crystal

Introduction

The crystal contains white volcanic mud, forming natural patterns such as clouds and pyramids. Mohs hardness: 7 with unique inclusion forms.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "inner strength and determination", implying staying awake in chaos and finding direction in difficulties.

Energy Effects

Purifies negative memories in the deep subconscious, enhances resilience; harmonizes the energy of the third eye chakra, and improves judgment and sense of purpose.

Rose Quartz
Quartz
Rose Quartz

Introduction

Presenting pink (from light pink to peach pink) due to containing titanium and manganese elements. Mohs hardness: 7, and when transparent, it looks like pink jelly.

Symbolic Meaning

Its core is "love and acceptance", representing romantic love, family affection, and self-care, and is a "bridge of emotions".

Energy Effects

Opens the heart chakra, attracts positive emotional relationships; relieves anxiety and self-denial, enhances interpersonal affinity, and releases repressed emotions.

Amethyst
Quartz
Amethyst

Introduction

Presenting purple (from light purple to deep purple) due to containing iron elements. Mohs hardness: 7 and one of the most spiritual varieties of crystals.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wisdom and spiritual awakening", representing the pursuit of truth and spiritual growth.

Energy Effects

Balances the energy of the third eye chakra and crown chakra, improves the quality of meditation and intuition; relieves mental fatigue, purifies negative emotions, and maintains inner peace.

Green Phantom Crystal
Quartz
Green Phantom Crystal

Introduction

Contains green volcanic mud inside, forming patterns such as "treasure bowls" and "layered mountains". Mohs hardness: 7, and the green color symbolizes vitality.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wealth and career opportunities", implying "down-to-earth success" and representing both material and spiritual abundance.

Energy Effects

Activates the energy of the heart chakra and solar plexus, enhances action and sense of purpose; attracts positive wealth (especially "positive wealth"), and harmonizes emotions and aura.

Gray Moonstone
Feldspar
Gray Moonstone

Introduction

Contains albite, with a "moonlight effect" (showing blue/white wandering colors when rotated). It has a light gray background color and Mohs hardness: 6-6.5.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "intuition and emotional healing", representing the wisdom of the subconscious and the flexible power of women.

Energy Effects

Soothes emotional fluctuations, improves insomnia, and brings deep sleep repair; enhances the sixth sense, balances female hormones, and harmonizes menstrual emotions.

Yellow Tower Crystal
Quartz
Yellow Tower Crystal

Introduction

Presenting columnar and tower-shaped crystals, golden yellow. Mohs hardness: 7, and the crystal form is like an "energy emitter".

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wealth and confidence", representing a positive and enterprising attitude towards life, implying "rising step by step".

Energy Effects

Activates the energy of the solar plexus, enhances personal aura and leadership; attracts wealth opportunities, improves creativity and execution, and dispels negative mindsets.

Kunzite
Pyroxene
Kunzite

Introduction

A pyroxene mineral containing lithium, with colors ranging from light purple to deep purple (some with pink tones). Mohs hardness: 6.5-7 and obvious cleavage planes.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "the balance of spirituality and emotion", representing romantic idealism and rational wisdom, and is a "catalyst for inspiration".

Energy Effects

Stimulates creativity and artistic talent, suitable for designers and creators; balances emotions, relieves irritability caused by stress; opens the crown chakra energy, enhancing spiritual perception.

Sparkling Diamond
Quartz
Sparkling Diamond

Introduction

The crystal is transparent, containing natural "water inclusions" (liquid water enclosed) inside, with strong luster. Mohs hardness: 7, and the water inclusion is its hallmark.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "vitality and hope", representing the surging vitality in difficulties, implying "surviving in desperate situations".

Energy Effects

Activates the whole body's energy circulation, enhances vitality and vigor; stimulates potential, breaks through self-imposed limitations; purifies the aura, helping to make correct choices during transitional periods.

Milky White Crystal
Quartz
Milky White Crystal

Introduction

Presenting milky white and translucent, with a texture as warmly humid as milk. Mohs hardness: 7, and free of impurities when highly pure.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "purity and tranquility", representing a simple life returning to nature, implying inner peace and contentment.

Energy Effects

Relieves anxiety from the fast-paced life, returns to inner peace; enhances affinity, improves tension in interpersonal relationships; harmonizes the root chakra energy, bringing a down-to-earth sense of security.

Black Gold Super Seven
Super Seven
Black Gold Super Seven

Introduction

A type of super seven crystal, containing inclusions such as schorl and rutile, with a black base and golden hair-like threads. Mohs hardness: 7 and a strong energy field.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "mystical power and transformation", representing the courage to seek light in darkness, implying "self-breakthrough".

Energy Effects

Purifies deep negative energy (such as fear, jealousy), enhances willpower and determination; connects spirituality and reality, balances spiritual pursuit and material life.

Obsidian
Volcanic Glass
Obsidian

Introduction

A glassy rock formed by volcanic eruptions, mostly black, and some with rainbow luster. Mohs hardness: 5-5.5.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "protection and purification", representing strong will and evil-warding energy, and is a "black warrior-like guardian".

Energy Effects

Strongly absorbs negative energy, blocks external interference; enhances a sense of security, helps to face difficulties and fears directly; balances the root chakra energy, bringing stable vitality.

II. Natural Gemstones
Non-quartz group, with unique mineral composition
Tourmaline
Gemstone
Tourmaline

Introduction

A mineral of the tourmaline group, with rich colors (red, blue, green, multi-colored, etc.), glassy luster, Mohs hardness: 7-8, and piezoelectricity and pyroelectricity.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "diversified energy and balance", representing the richness of life and inner harmony, and is an "energy harmonizer".

Energy Effects

Different colors have different effects (red tourmaline enhances vitality, blue tourmaline improves communication); balances the seven chakras of the human body, promotes physical and mental coordination; dispels negative emotions, stimulates creativity and attractiveness.

Aquamarine
Beryl
Aquamarine

Introduction

A member of the beryl family, presenting sea blue (from light blue to deep blue) due to containing trace amounts of iron. Mohs hardness: 7.5-8 and a tough texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "calmness and communication", representing the tolerance and wisdom of the ocean, implying "clear expression and safe journey".

Energy Effects

Activates the throat chakra energy, enhances language expression and communication skills, suitable for speakers; relieves stress and anxiety, brings peace of mind; protects travel safety, and is regarded as the "sailor's lucky stone".

Olivine
Silicate
Olivine

Introduction

A silicate mineral containing iron and magnesium, presenting olive green (from yellowish green to deep green), with Mohs hardness: 6.5-7. It is the birthstone for August.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "new life and hope", representing the vitality of nature and peace, implying "letting go of the past and embracing the future".

Energy Effects

Purifies the heart chakra energy, dispels negative emotions (such as anger, resentment); enhances vitality and immunity, relieves fatigue; attracts positive interpersonal relationships, promotes friendship and cooperation.

Turquoise
Phosphate
Turquoise

Introduction

A hydrous copper aluminum phosphate, with colors ranging from light blue-green to dark green, often containing black iron lines. Mohs hardness: 5-6 and a relatively loose texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "protection and auspiciousness", is an ancient amulet, representing the energy of the earth and the continuation of life.

Energy Effects

Enhances courage and confidence, allowing people to remain calm in challenges; balances emotions, relieves tension and anxiety; promotes interpersonal harmony, bringing stable interpersonal relationships.

Lapis Lazuli
Rock
Lapis LazuliLapis Lazuli

Introduction

A rock containing lapis lazuli minerals, with a deep blue background, often containing golden pyrite spots and white calcite streaks. Mohs hardness: 5-6.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wisdom and spirituality", representing the exploration of truth and the sublimation of the spirit, and is a "sacred meditation stone".

Energy Effects

Activates the third eye chakra, enhances insight and intuition; promotes deep thinking, strengthens decision-making ability; brings inner peace, helping with meditation and spiritual growth.

Prehnite
Silicate
PrehnitePrehnite

Introduction

A calcium aluminum silicate mineral, presenting light green to yellowish green, translucent, often in grape-like aggregates, with Mohs hardness: 6-6.5.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "vitality and opportunity", representing the gifts of nature and the potential for growth, implying "harvest and abundance".

Energy Effects

Enhances vitality and vigor, relieves a sense of burnout; attracts wealth and opportunities, helps career development; balances the heart chakra energy, bringing warmth and affinity.

Kyanite
Silicate
Kyanite

Introduction

An aluminum silicate mineral, presenting blue (from light blue to deep blue), with perfect cleavage. Mohs hardness: 4-6 (hardness varies in different directions) and is easy to crack.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "calmness and focus", representing clear thinking and firm will, implying "sorting out thoughts and moving forward steadily".

Energy Effects

Enhances logical thinking and analytical ability, suitable for work requiring concentration; relieves anxiety and confused emotions, bringing inner order; balances the throat chakra energy, improving the organization of expression.

Tiger's Eye
Quartz
Tiger's Eye

Introduction

A variety of quartz, containing fibrous minerals arranged in parallel, with a "cat's eye effect" (showing a golden light band when rotated). Mohs hardness: 6.5-7.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "courage and strength", representing firm faith and action, and is a "guardian stone of warriors".

Energy Effects

Enhances willpower and determination, allowing people to march forward courageously in difficulties; dispels fear and hesitation, bringing a sense of security; activates the solar plexus, enhancing personal aura and leadership.

Cat's Eye
Chrysoberyl
Cat's Eye

Introduction

A variety of chrysoberyl, with a "cat's eye effect" (a bright light band moves with rotation). The background color is mostly yellowish brown or grayish green, with Mohs hardness: 8.5, and it is extremely rare.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "mystery and insight", representing hidden wisdom and the power of intuition, implying "seeing through the essence and seizing the opportunity".

Energy Effects

Enhances the sixth sense and insight, allowing people to see through disguises and perceive the truth; brings luck and the luck of meeting noble people, helping with key decisions; balances the energy field, protecting against negative interference.

Zircon
Silicate
Zircon

Introduction

A zirconium silicate mineral, natural zircon has various colors (colorless, blue, red, etc.), and synthetic cubic zirconia (CZ) is more common. Mohs hardness: 7.5-8.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "radiance and eternity", representing a bright vitality and lasting commitment, implying "shining brilliantly and staying true to the original intention".

Energy Effects

Enhances self-confidence and sense of existence, allowing people to show charm in social interactions; brings positive energy, dispels negative mindsets; stimulates a sense of purpose, making people work continuously for their ideals.

Rhodochrosite
Carbonate
Rhodochrosite

Introduction

A manganese carbonate mineral, presenting pink (often with white streaks), with a glassy luster. Mohs hardness: 3.5-4, a relatively soft texture and requires careful maintenance.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "love and healing", representing romantic love and emotional healing, and is a "healer of a broken heart".

Energy Effects

Repairs hurt emotions, heals past emotional traumas; attracts sincere love, promotes harmony in intimate relationships; opens the heart chakra, allowing people to learn to forgive and accept, and release resentment.

Larimar
Pectolite
Larimarl

Introduction

A pectolite containing copper, with a blue-green background and white patterns (shaped like ocean waves), only produced in the Dominican Republic. Mohs hardness: 4.5-5 and a relatively soft texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "the healing power of the ocean", representing calmness, tolerance and freedom, implying "accepting all changes like the ocean".

Energy Effects

Relieves anxiety and stress, brings peace of mind; enhances creativity and imagination, suitable for artists; activates the heart chakra and throat chakra, promoting emotional expression and interpersonal harmony.

Golden Luck Stone
Quartz Mix
Golden Luck Stone

Introduction

Contains quartz, hematite and goethite, with a black base and golden/silver spots (shaped like stars). Mohs hardness: 6.5-7 and a unique metallic luster.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wealth and power", representing the dual pursuit of material and spiritual wealth, implying "being down-to-earth and reaping abundance".

Energy Effects

Enhances financial luck, attracts opportunities for positive and partial wealth; improves action and perseverance, making people work hard for their goals; balances the root chakra energy, bringing stable security and vitality.

Amazonite
Feldspar
Amazonite

Introduction

A feldspar mineral with green to blue-green color, glassy luster, often containing white streaks, with Mohs hardness: 6-6.5.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "courage, luck and freedom", representing the determination to pursue dreams and the freedom of life.

Energy Effects

Enhances courage, attracts good luck, promotes communication, brings positive and enterprising energy, helping to break through self-limitation.

III. Jade and Colorful Stones
With cryptocrystalline structure or traditional jade attributes
White Jade
Nephrite
White Jade

Introduction

A nephrite mainly composed of tremolite, white warmly humid (from greasy white to milky white), with a greasy luster, Mohs hardness: 6-6.5, and a delicate texture like condensed fat.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "purity and nobility", representing the five virtues of "benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage and purity" in traditional Chinese jade culture, and is an "ornament of gentlemen".

Energy Effects

Harmonizes the whole body's energy, bringing a peaceful and restrained temperament; purifies the mind, allowing people to remain calm in impetuosity; nourishes the body, promotes blood circulation, and is suitable for long-term wearing.

Jasper
Nephrite
Jasper

Introduction

A type of nephrite, presenting green (from spinach green to dark green) due to containing actinolite, often containing black spots, with Mohs hardness: 6-6.5 and a tough texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "vitality and calmness", representing the vitality of nature and inner tenacity, implying "endless life and calmness in the face of changes".

Energy Effects

Enhances the energy circulation of the liver and gallbladder, promotes metabolism; balances emotions, relieves impatience and impulsiveness; brings stable career development, helping to achieve long-term goals.

Southern Red Agate
Agate
Southern Red Agate

Introduction

A variety of agate, presenting red (from brocade red to persimmon red) due to containing iron oxide, with a greasy luster, Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, and is the traditional "red jade" in China.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "passion and auspiciousness", representing a prosperous life and good luck, implying "auspiciousness, health and harmonious interpersonal relationships".

Energy Effects

Enhances qi and blood and vitality, relieves fatigue and depression; promotes interpersonal relationships, bringing the luck of meeting noble people and cooperation opportunities; dispels negative energy, bringing a positive and optimistic mindset.

Xiu Jade
Serpentine
Xiu Jade

Introduction

A jade mainly composed of serpentine, with various colors (green, yellow, white, etc.), translucent to opaque, Mohs hardness: 4.5-5.5, and a warmly humid texture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "gentleness and tolerance", representing the nourishment of the earth and the peace of life, implying "being content with one's lot and harmonious family".

Energy Effects

Relieves stress and anxiety, bringing a relaxed mindset; harmonizes kidney energy, promotes water circulation in the body; enhances family cohesion, creating a warm living atmosphere.

Burmese Jade
Jadeite
Burmese Jade

Introduction

An aggregate of jadeite minerals, with rich colors (green, purple, white, etc.), glassy luster, Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, and textures ranging from transparent to opaque.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "wealth and good fortune", representing good luck and noble status, is the "King of Jades", implying "auspiciousness and smoothness in everything".

Energy Effects

Different colors have different effects (green jadeite enhances vitality, purple jadeite improves spirituality); balances the human energy field, bringing harmony and peace; enhances personal aura, improving self-confidence and charm.

Golden Silk Jade
Quartzite
Golden Silk Jade

Introduction

A type of quartzite jade originating from the Gobi Desert. It boasts vibrant colors (red, yellow, white, etc.) with "golden silk"-like internal textures. Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, it has a bright luster.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "tenacity and opportunity," representing vitality that blooms in adversity. It implies "a turn of fortune and abundant wealth."

Energy Effects

Strengthens willpower, helping people stick to their goals in difficult situations; attracts wealth and opportunities to boost career breakthroughs; brings positive changes and helps adapt to environmental shifts.

Shoushan Stone
Kaolin
Shoushan Stone

Introduction

A colored stone containing kaolin-group minerals, with rich colors (red, yellow, white, gray, etc.) and a delicate texture. Mohs hardness: 2-3, it ranks first among the traditional "Four Great Seal Stones."

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "culture and elegance," representing the moral integrity of literati and the inheritance of art. It implies "brilliant talent and longevity with good health."

Energy Effects

Stimulates creativity and artistic inspiration, making it suitable for literati and artists; brings a calm state of mind, allowing immersion in focused creation; carries cultural energy, enhancing the perception of traditional wisdom.

Green Spar
General
Green Spar

Introduction

Encompasses various green minerals (such as green fluorite, epidote, etc.) with fresh colors and textures that vary by type.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "vitality, hope, and balance," representing the vitality of nature and the harmony of life.

Energy Effects

Enhances vitality, balances emotions, brings fresh energy, and promotes physical and mental health and growth.

Green Stone
General
Green Stone

Introduction

Includes various green natural rocks, with colors ranging from light green to deep green and diverse textures.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "nature, growth, and harmony," representing the connection with nature and the vitality of life.

Energy Effects

Brings a calm and comfortable aura, strengthens love for life, balances physical and mental states, and promotes resonance with nature.

IV. Agate and Chalcedony
Cryptocrystalline quartz with layered or fibrous structures
White Chalcedony Agate
Chalcedony
White Chalcedony

Introduction

A type of cryptocrystalline quartz, ranging from colorless to pure white, translucent with a fine, unmarked texture. Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, it has a warmly humid, grease-like luster and is a highly pure variety of chalcedony.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "purity and protection," representing a transparent mind and a pure life. It implies "maintaining one's true nature in the ordinary."

Energy Effects

Purifies one's own and surrounding negative energy, balances emotional fluctuations; enhances concentration, keeping people clear-minded amid complexity; brings a gentle protective aura, suitable for daily wear to stabilize the mind.

Black Agate
Agate
Black Agate

Introduction

A type of cryptocrystalline quartz, pure black or with a dark gray tone, opaque with a glassy luster. Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, it has a tough texture and is often polished into beads or carvings.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "strength and protection," representing the courage to face difficulties. It implies "blocking negative interference and staying true to one's heart."

Energy Effects

Absorbs external negative energy and pressure, strengthens psychological defenses; enhances willpower and decisiveness, keeping people firm in challenges; balances the root chakra energy, bringing a down-to-earth sense of security.

Red Agate
Agate
Red Agate

Introduction

A type of cryptocrystalline quartz, presenting red (from orange to dark red) due to iron oxide content, with a waxy luster. Mohs hardness: 6.5-7, it often features natural banded textures.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "vitality and passion," representing enthusiasm for life and initiative. It implies "a prosperous life and harmonious relationships."

Energy Effects

Stimulates physical vitality, relieves fatigue and depression; promotes interpersonal relationships, enhances affability and communication skills; balances qi and blood, brings a positive mindset, and helps achieve goals.

Tianzhu
Agate
Tianzhu Bead

Introduction

With agate as its core material, it contains jade and crystalline minerals, featuring special totems on the surface (such as eye patterns, line patterns). Mohs hardness: 6.5-7 and is a sacred ornament in Tibetan culture.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "sacred protection and blessing," representing a connection with faith. It implies "warding off disasters and evil, bringing health and good fortune."

Energy Effects

Purifies the aura and blocks negative interference; strengthens inner faith and strength, providing spiritual support in difficulties; harmonizes the body's energy, aiding spiritual practice and inner growth.

Medicine Buddha Bead
Tianzhu
Medicine Buddha Bead

Introduction

A branch of Tianzhu, with sardonyx as its core. The bead body is mostly black/dark brown, with a continuous white stripe in the middle. Mohs hardness: 6.5-7.

Symbolic Meaning

Symbolizes "health, healing, and protection," representing wishes for physical and mental peace. It implies "balancing the body and mind, staying away from illness."

Energy Effects

Regulates the body's energy circulation, especially having a positive impact on the digestive and immune systems; relieves anxiety and physical tension, bringing a peaceful healing aura; enhances awareness of health, encouraging greater focus on physical and mental balance.