The stone known as Jade is two different stones, Jadeite and Nephrite. The conditions that produce Jadeite and Nephrite are rare so the stones are also rare.
Best known as apple green, Jade can also be white, pink, yellow, black, gray, violet, reddish or brown. Jadeite jade is most treasured for its vivid greens, but it also comes in lavender, pink, yellow, and white. Nephrite is found in less intense dark spinach greens, white, browns, and black. Although famous for its green, pure jade is actually white, with impurities forming its varied colors.
When Jade is sold under names such as: New Jade, Korean Jade, Stygian Jade, Pagoda stone, Mexican Jade, and Indian Jade, it is most often fake.
"Amazon jade" and "Colorado Jade" is really Amazonite (green feldspar).
"American jade" is really the California (green variety of idocrase).
"Imperial Mexican jade" and "Mexican jade" are really green-dyed calcite.
"Indian jade" is really aventurine.
"Korea jade" and "New jade" are really Serpentine.
While jadeite is mined today primarily in Myanmar, small quantities can be found in Guatemala. Nephrite is mined in Canada, Australia, the United States, and Taiwan.
Magically it is known as the "dream stone" {spiritualists say it can protect a person from psychic attacks and nightmares} and a "stone of fidelity". Jade brings realization to ones potential and devotion to ones purpose. It is the symbol of tranquility and wisdom. It is said to possess yang (the vital masculine principal) and in China, it was believed to impart immortality. Jade is associated with love, healing, longevity, wisdom, protection, gardening, prosperity, money as well as helpful with meditative states.
Jade is said to strengthen the kidneys heart and immune system as well as help to cleanse the blood. Its been used to help to aid in fertility and female problems. It is a powerful emotional balancer. It is peaceful and nurturing and dispels negativity. The healing affinity will correspond to particular color of stone.
Obsidian is the result of volcanic lava coming in contact with water. Obsidian has several varieties, Sheen, Rainbow, Snowflake and Apache Tears. It is Often confused with smoky quartz.
Obsidian helps the stomach and intestines. It connects the mind and the emotions. It reduces stress. It helps to clear subconscious blocks and brings an understanding of silence and the void. It promotes detachment, but wisdom and love. It is a powerful healer for those attuned to it.
Because of its protective qualities, Obsidian is a good stone for those who are soft-hearted and gentle. It will help to guard them against abuse.
Some locations of Obsidian bodies are California, Oregon, Wyoming , and Mexico. Found in Hawaii, Japan, Java, Iceland, Hungary, Lipari Islands of Italy, the former USSR, Ecuador, Guatemala.
Magically Obsidian is said to improve vision both your outer, physical vision, and your inner, spiritual vision. It can help you to be more psychic, to promote visions of future events that will effect you and loved ones. It sooths and balances emotional and mental aspects, resulting in a more harmonious life.
Obsidian can help absorb and dispel negative energies, protecting you from their influences. It's energies are a grounding and stabilizing influence. It grounds spiritual energy into the physical plane.
Obsidian is also known to draw luck and money to those that carry it.
Lapis Lazuli is a gemstone straight out of fairy tales of the Arabian Nights. Deepest blue with golden shining Pyrite which twinkle like little stars. Lapis lazuli was also worshipped as a holy stone. Lapis is one of the oldest spiritual stones known, it was used mainly by priests and royalty in ancient Egypt. Lapis is sacred to the Egyptian goddess Isis. In the oriental countries it was considered as a gemstone with magical powers.
For many people the Lapis lazuli is considered a stone of truth and friendship. The blue stone is reputed to bring about harmony in relationships
The main supplies of Lapis Lazuli are found in the Afghanistan, Egypt, Canada, Chile, the US, and South America. The most important sources are the mines in Badakhshan, northeastern Afghanistan, and near Ovalle, where gemstone is usually pale rather than deep blue. Lapis lazuli is also found in smaller amounts in Italy, Mongolia,in Myanmar and in Pakistan. In really good qualities, however, it is rare everywhere.
Lapis is associated with the throat chakra, it is useful for removing painful memories from the astral body or aura allowing for spiritual growth. It brings joy, love and mental calmness to the holder of the stone.
As a healing stone it is said to help release tension and anxiety, increases mental clarity, aid in creativity, and clairvoyance, help overcome depression and aid communication with spirit guides. Lapis has been associated with power, wisdom, love, and most frequently as a stimulator for psychic abilities.
It is said that a Lapis Lazuli given to a lover will keep them faithful to you and help build a stronger bond.
Azurite derives its name from its deep "azure" blue color. This gemstone is soft and usually found overgrown with malachite and occasionally found as prismatic crystals. Green malachite is closely associated with azurite in many ways. Not only are they often found together, they also have very similar structure; large crystals appearing almost black.
Azurite is said to have great energy for healing on all planes. It has been used to strengthen the blood, heal the spine, rib cage, and small bones as well as improve the flow of energy. It refreshes and remotivates the thinking process. It promotes wisdom, spiritual awareness, stimulate psychic ability. It is often use for visualization in meditation and carried for spiritual strength and inspiration.
After using Azurite in a healing session, to thoroughly cleanse, use sage or sweet grass smoke. DO NOT USE WATER, Azurite will crumble in liquids.
Healers use the Azurite/Malachite combination to heal congested areas, reduces stress and to provide comfort.
Metaphysically Azurite is connected with the 6th Chakra or the third eye. It helps connect with spirit guides, aides healers, psychics and mediators. It is said to help you read a greater depth in your spiritual self, increase psychic abilities and aid in psychic journeys.
Azurite is a very ‘absorbing’ stone it dissolves energy blocks and negativity. It’s used to clear the mind of unwanted or unhealthy thoughts and bring clarity to any situation. It is a good stone to use when first learning to meditate.
Azurite can be found in Mexico, Morocco, Arizona and South Australia.
Onyx is usually black or brown with white bands (Sardonyx) but can also be found in green, gray, red (carnelian) and tan colors. It is similar to agate, except that it has straight not curved bands of color. Some onyx is natural but much is produced by the staining of agate.
Onyx was associated with the ancient Greeks and Romans. The name comes from the Greek word onux, which means fingernail. The story behind the stone: One day Cupid cut the fingernails of Venus with an arrowhead while she was sleeping. He left the clippings scattered on the sand. So no part of the heavenly body would perish the fates turned them into stone. Black isn't normally associates with fingernails, but in the times of the Greeks almost all colors of chalcedony ‘fingernail’ white to dark brown and black were called onyx. Later that the Romans narrowed the term to refer to black and dark brown colors only.
For healing Onyx is used to strengthen the heart, kidneys, nerves, eyes. Onyx is said to help achieve a calmer state and get a more restful sleep. Onyx helps to eliminate apathy, stress and neurological disorders.
Magically Onyx is said to help eliminates negative thinking. Onyx is said to bring spiritual inspiration. It is a protective stone in general and a tool for defensive magic. A good grounding stone, it is used in holding emotions and passions under control.
Green Onyx is used in healing karmic obstructions on one’s life journey allowing for growth both spiritual and physical. It is also good for matters pertaining to money, love, and luck. The white and tan Onyx promotes stability and eases immovability where there has been an unwillingness to change or move before.
Onyx helps to understand the balance (male and female polarities) of things and the understanding of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Often used by psychics to contact those that have died as well as the removal of spirit possessions.
Deposits: The chief localities of onyx are India and South America.
