Gemstone Descriptions from J to N

	Gemstone Descriptions
	[ Introduction ] [ A-B-C ] [ D-E-F-G-H-I ] [ J-K -L-M-N ] [ O-P-Q-R ] [ S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z ] Stones are listed alphbetically, please use the links above to jump to their description page. TIP: Rose quartz is under "Q" with all quartz, all tourmalines are under "T", all jaspers found in "J", etc. Please utilize the SITE MAP to make look up for individual items quick and easy.
	JADE Jade has long been revered as the stone of peace, wisdom and true love in China. Each color has its own special vibration. Green: long life, true love, wisdom, serenity, practicality. Red: Especially good for women’s health and physical stress. Yellow: Eases emotional strain. White: Relaxes nervous situations. Black: Introspection.

	JASPERS This family of stones is a form of opaque, and many times patterned, chalcedony. Each color and type holds general properties of protection and healing as well as those properties associated with a specific type as listed below.

	Bloodstone (also known as Heliotrope) is probably one of the most famous in the Jasper family, this stone is most often a dark green with red and yellow spots and swirls. Extremely good for all sorts of physical problems. Excellent for invigorating the body and raising all energy levels. Heliotrope can be very calming in cases of irritability, aggressiveness and impatience. It also does well to revitalize in cases of exhaustion and tiredness and can stimulate dream activity.

	Brown Jasper encourages stability, security.

top of page	Dalmation Jasper revitalizes and combats sluggishness.

	Fancy Jasper reorganizes emotional state, stabilizes shaky nerves.

	Green Jasper increases positive attitude and feelings of well being.

	Leopard Skin Jasper, also known as Orbicular Jasper, promotes action, thought, busy activities, relieves fatigue.

	Red Jasper increases sensitivity to the planet, strengthens stamina, regulates metabolism.

	Yellow Jasper balances and tonifies intestinal organs, stomach, digestive tract.

top of page	JET The carbon based predecessor of diamond, jet is fossilized gem quality coal, in layman’s terms. Often burned as incense up through the Renaissance period, jet is considered a protective stone against ill fortune and good for travelers.

	KUNZITE Pink to pink-violet. Calms, balances, stabilizes. Brings peace, compassion, increases the ability to give way without being untrue to ourselves. Great for devotion to a task that needs to be carried out with all the energy we have.

	KYANITE Generally aqua-green, blue or black. Enables one to process and release feelings of sorrow, alienation, anger and grief. Boosts your immune system and assists healing from confusion or indecision. This is one of the few stones that never needs clearing or cleansing because it doesn't accumulate or retain negative vibrations.

	Blue Kyanite helps in detaching ourselves from a belief in fate and enables us to recognize when and where we have created the causes effecting us later on our life path.

	Green Kyanite seems to be unlimited in its application to attune your mind. It is also beneficial when used to connect with the astral plane or to connect to spiritual guides.

	LABRADORITE Labradorite is also known as Spectrolite (from Iceland), depending on where it has originated. It is a soft-hued variety of feldspar, primarily dark gray with colored lights of golden green, electric blue and violet. Encourages intuition, inspiration, mental activities, opens consciousness.

	LAPIS LAZULI Lapis colors range from gray blue to deep, rich, cobalt blue. Scientifically a true stone in its molecular structure as opposed to a crystalline mineral growth. There may be white streaks, clouds or gold flecks of pyrite. Powers attributed to lapis include wisdom, spiritual growth, psychic ability, protection, and truth. I also carry Denim Lapis.

	LEPIDOLITE Lepidolite is a lavender stone with pink tourmaline crystals. Lightens the heart’s spirit while helping to free one from emotional burdens and negativity. Also eases sleep.

	MALACHITE Malachite comes in all shades of green with black banding and bullseyes. Malachite is a softer gemstone and is often used for carved objects. It’s especially stimulating for the mind and a good concentration stone to help fix one’s direction for success in practical material matters. A good balancing agent for calming extremes of emotion.

	MOLDAVITE Moldavite is generally a bottle green color. Allows immense spiritual dimensions, enhances clairvoyance and gives us an idea of what actual spiritual greatness humans could be capable of. Encourages spontaneous and unconventional ideas and solutions to problems.

	MOONSTONE Moonstones soft shimmering lights play over the surface of these white, peach, gray, and clear gems. The moon-like light changes with movement and illumination. Not as much as the rainbow variety listed below, but it is very noticeable in the gray and lighter shades. Always known as a soul stone, it’s considered to be excellent for expressing and attracting love and kindness.

	RAINBOW MOONSTONE Rainbow Moonstone has flashes of electric blue throughout the stone. Good for connecting with the Goddess.

	MOTHER-OF-PEARL A lustrous pearly finish on creamy shell in beige and white. It’s properties are reputedly good for organization, home life, and endurance.

	NEPHRITE A green stone. Known to bestow certainty, helps to reduce tension, dissolve doubt and make you ready to be creative and decisive in your actions.

top of page	Please keep in mind that spiritual gemstone healing is not medicine, but it does assist you on your path to better health and well-being. The information that has been provided is not medical in nature and should not replace any medical treatment. Consult your doctor or other health care practitioners regarding your specific health issues.