Basic History of Crystal

The use of crystals dates back as far as there are records of history itself. They were used in Biblical times, throughout Ancient Egypt, Rome and date to all ancient cultures.

The bible makes mention of crystals over 200 times, one of the most notable being in Exodus, where the High Priest, Aaron, (brother of Moses) was instructed by God to make breast plate from particular crystals which he was to wear for protection and wisdom. Ancient cultures and civilizations have used crystals for many different purposes. They have been used in medicine and health care, protection, magic and rituals, as offerings and currency, scrying for gazing for divination, for good luck and wealth as well as precious gifts and items of beauty. They were used to make elixirs and as a “first aid” tool.

The actual word crystal comes from a Greek word Crystallos, from “Krysos” meaning “ice cold”, as it was originally thought that crystals were a type of ice that was so cold it would never melt. Around the late 1700’s this theory was superseded by the idea that crystals “grew” by the addition of layers.

Now science has been able to calculate physical laws which clarify this theory. When a crystal is shattered, each piece may vary in size, but the fragments all have the same shape. The outer crystal reflects a larger version of the inner structure, consisting of one of seven basic shapes: Cubic, tetragonal, trigonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic and triclinic.

Crystal in fact came from the period in history when the Earth was forming. The heating and cooling of the planet formed the magnificent crystalline objects we have today.

Most crystals are formed mainly from silicon and oxygen, silicon being a most prolific element in the Earth’s core. When silicon and oxygen combine, they form silicon dioxide, which is also known as quartz. The other elements which are present during this combining of elements are what create the different types of crystals and contribute to its properties.

Some properties of common crystals…

Citrine, enhances the body’s innate ability to heal, detoxifies
Emerald, Calming effect to the mind, strengthens immune and nervous system
Jade, Dispels negativity, boosts immune, strengthen the heart and kidneys
Rutilated Quartz, Helps resist aging, regenerator, eases depression, strengthens immune
and Ruby…
High energy boost strengthens immunity, aids in emotional and physical stability.
Rhodochrosite, Memory, heals emotional wounds, brings love

Aquamarine is useful in reducing fluid retention, activates the thymus gland, helps with creative expression, dissipates fears and phobias

Flourite,balances mental energies, grounds energy, healing stone

Hematite, Increases resistance to stress, grounding and activates the spleen

Lapis Lazuli, Strengthens the physical body, skeletal system, activates the chakras, assists in fertility, mental clarity and illumination

Amethyst, calms the mind for meditation or sleep, repels negativity, stimulates pituitary and pineal, releases old emotional thought patterns

Malachite, strengthens the heart and circulatory system, activates the pineal and pituitary gland

Agate, blue aids in the flow of self expression, relieves headaches, neck and shoulder pain, neutralizes anger, inflammation

Moss agate improves blood,circulation,lymph system and lends harmony to the environment

Selenite, soothes the nervous system, strengthens will power, lends to mental and spiritual expansion
Tigers Eye, Flow in communication, good grounding stone, helps with constipation…funny it helps to soften stubbornness!

Pink Tourmaline, Heals fear and negativity, Strong infusion of the Love vibration activates strong devotion, Promotes the attitude of being young at heart, protective stone

Rainbow Tourmaline, Grounds the healing love vibration into the body, releases emotional pain and assists to heal a broken heart.

Green Tourmaline, healing the endocrine system, sensitivity and understanding, protective and brings prosperity, excellent anti depressant

Black Tourmaline, Very protective stone, blocks negative energy from entering a space, grounds spiritual energies

Moldavite, Heals the brain and central nervous system, coma induced by trauma, excellent aid in channeling, “Seer Stone”,

Moonstone, balances emotions, unblocks lymphatic system, relieves anxiety and stress, useful for stomach, spleen, pancreas and pituitary gland

Kyanite, Raises physical vibrations, strengthens the throat chakra, aids in communication with higher self. Sleeping with one under your pillow is an experience you need to have…

Carnelian assists in relief of asthma symptoms, great to carry for feeling your own personal power

Azurite, Improves visualization, stimulates thyroid and spleen, clears old thought patterns

Aventurine relieves emotional stress, stimulates muscle tissue, strengthens the blood, radiates a positive attitude into the environment