Crystal Glossary - Gemstone Meanings & Chakras
Crystal Glossary – Gemstone Meanings & Chakras
Explore gemstone meanings, symbolism, chakra connections and care tips. This reference is designed for jewelry lovers and collectors.
Amethyst
- Chakra: Crown
- Themes: Meditation, calm, balance
- Care: Commonly placed under full moonlight
Aquamarine
- Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
- Themes: Courage, intuition, communication
- Care: Full moonlight; some use dry salt
Apatite
- Chakra: Third Eye
- Themes: Insight, focus, perspective
- Care: Full moonlight or selenite plate
Citrine
- Chakra: Sacral, Crown
- Themes: Joy, creativity, confidence
- Care: Often said to need minimal cleansing; moonlight refresh
Herkimer Diamond
- Chakra: All
- Themes: Awareness, clarity, attunement
- Care: Full moonlight
Lapis Lazuli
- Chakra: Throat, Third Eye, Crown
- Themes: Truth, wisdom, mental clarity
- Care: Full moonlight
Pyrite
- Chakra: Sacral, Solar Plexus
- Themes: Vitality, motivation, confidence
- Care: Cleanse with sound. Avoid water.
Clear Quartz
- Chakra: All
- Themes: Clarity, harmony, amplification
- Care: Full moonlight
Smoky Quartz
- Chakra: Base
- Themes: Grounding, calm, stability
- Care: Full moonlight
Lemurian Quartz
- Chakra: Heart, Crown
- Themes: Awareness, intuition, reflection
- Care: Full moonlight
Iron Quartz
- Chakra: Sacral
- Themes: Prosperity, clarity, inner strength
- Care: Full moonlight
Ruby
- Chakra: Base, Sacral, Heart
- Themes: Passion, courage, vitality
- Care: Full moonlight
Imperial Topaz
- Chakra: All
- Themes: Confidence, abundance, clarity
- Care: Full moonlight
Tourmaline (Family)
The tourmaline family is associated with cleansing dense energy, grounding and balanced presence. Colours vary widely, each with its own emphasis.
Black Tourmaline
- Chakra: All
- Themes: Protection, boundaries, resilience
- Care: Full moonlight
Green Tourmaline (Verdelite)
- Chakra: Heart
- Themes: Compassion, balance, renewal
- Care: Full moonlight
Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite)
- Chakra: Base, Sacral, Heart
- Themes: Love, openness, harmony
- Care: Full moonlight
Watermelon Tourmaline
- Chakra: Heart
- Themes: Harmony, friendship, balance
- Care: Full moonlight
Notes & Disclaimer
The associations listed here reflect traditional and contemporary symbolism in jewellery culture. They are not scientific claims or medical advice. For health or wellbeing, consult a qualified professional.