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Gemstones (T-Z) - Metaphysical Properties

Minerals and gems have been given many attributes throughout the ages. Different traditions ascribe different traits to them - this is a general list of stones and their common associations.

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tanzanite Tanzanite - increases psychic abilities and enhances spiritual connectedness.
tigerseye Tiger's Eye - clear thinking, helps in manifesting will, courage, and confidence.
topaz Topaz - soothes physical pain, promotes peace and calms emotions, as well as promoting forgiveness. Promotes individuality, self-confidence, and creativity. Counteracts negative emotions.
tourmaline Tourmaline (multicolor) - calm, protection, focus, and balance. Promotes self-assurance and goodwill.
 
Black - strong protection from negative energies. Reduces fears, obsessions, neurosis, and panic with a calm rootedness.
Pink - promotes compassion, love and healing of emotional pain.
Green - cleanses and detoxifies the spirit, brings prosperity.
Blue - helpful with verbal, speech, and throat problems. Mental peace and patience.
Watermelon - heals old emotional pains and brings emotional understanding.
turquoise Turquoise - healing stone. Attracts friendships, luck, and happiness. Releases shame and guilt.
unakite Unakite - promotes balance and emotional stability. Transforms negative emotions into positive ones. A grounding stone.

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More Information
For more in-depth treatment try the comprehensive Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals, Healing With Gemstones and Crystals or the more technical/conventional Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones (Amazon links).
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