Crystal Magic: Mineral Wisdom for Pagans & Wiccans

by Sandra Kynes

Overview

Strengthen your connection with the natural world as you learn to incorporate the power of crystals and gemstones into your magical practice. This comprehensive, full—color book is exquisitely designed to be both user—friendly and a gorgeous addition to your bookshelf. Inside, you'll find everything you need to effectively work with crystals, from the history, science, and magic of the mineral kingdom to an encyclopedic list of nearly 200 varieties of stones.

Explore numerous ways to grow your knowledge and skills, including details on buying and preparing stones, magical associations by color, astrological influences, and how to spot fakes. Discover a new, powerful form of crystal grid and which stone is best for a specific goal. With more than 200 color photographs and convenient guides to correspondences, associated deities, and more, Crystal Magic will serve as a timeless, indispensable reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738753416
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	11/08/2017
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Sandra Kynes (Mid coast Maine) is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of twenty—one books, including The Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, Magical Faery Plants, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic, and Sea Magic. Additionally, her work has been featured in Utne Reader, The Portal, and Circle Magazine. Sandra's writing also appears regularly in Llewellyn's popular almanacs and datebooks. Visit her at Kynes.net.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction . . . 1

PART ONE: History, Science, and Working with Stones
Chapter 1: From Bling to Magic: A History of Crystals . . . 7
Chapter 2: The Science of Crystals . . . 13
Chapter 3: Selecting and Preparing Stones . . . 23
Chapter 4: Crystals and Magic . . . 29

PART TWO: A Compendium of Stones
Agate / 39
Alexandrite / 44
Amazonite / 45
Amber / 47
Amethyst / 49
Ametrine / 52
Andalusite / 53
Angelite / 55
Apatite / 57
Apophyllite / 59
Aquamarine / 61
Aragonite / 63
Aventurine / 65
Azurite / 67
Barite / 70
Beryl / 72
Bloodstone / 75
Blue Lace Agate / 77
Calcite / 78
Carnelian / 82
Cat's—Eye / 84
Celestine / 86
Cerussite / 87
Chalcedony / 88
Charoite / 89
Chrysoberyl / 90
Chrysocolla / 92
Chrysoprase / 94
Citrine / 97
Corundum / 99
Cuprite / 100
Danburite / 102
Desert Rose / 104
Diamond / 106
Diopside / 109
Dioptase / 111
Dolomite / 112
Dumortierite / 114
Emerald / 116
Epidote / 118
Feldspar / 120
Fluorite / 121
Garnet / 124
Hawk's—Eye / 129
Hematite / 130
Herkimer Diamond / 132
Hiddenite / 133
Howlite / 135
Iolite / 136
Jade / 138
Jasper / 140
Jet / 144
Kunzite / 146
Kyanite / 147
Labradorite / 149
Lapis Lazuli / 152
Larimar / 154
Lepidolite / 156
Lodestone / 158
Malachite / 160
Moldavite / 163
Moonstone / 164
Obsidian / 166
Onyx / 169
Opal / 171
Pearl / 174
Peridot / 177
Petrified Wood / 179
Phenacite / 181
Pyrite / 182
Quartz / 184
Rhodochrosite / 189
Rhodonite / 191
Rose Quartz / 193
Ruby / 196
Salt / 198
Sapphire / 200
Sard / 202
Sardonyx / 204
Selenite / 207
Serpentine / 209
Smithsonite / 211
Smoky Quartz / 213
Sodalite / 215
Sphene / 217
Spinel / 219
Staurolite / 223
Sugilite / 225
Sunstone / 227
Tiger's—Eye / 229
Topaz / 232
Tourmaline / 234
Turquoise / 238
White Quartz / 240
Zircon / 242
Zoisite / 244

Summary . . . 247

Appendix A: Magical Correspondences . . . 249

Appendix B: Deities . . . 259

Mineralogical Glossary . . . 263

Bibliography . . . 267

Index . . . 279