Crystals, rocks, gemstones, minerals, jewels. Besides looking pretty, just what good are they?  We hope to shed some light into the mysterious world of crystals and stones on these pages.

... The ancient masters held that the influences exerted by the heavenly  bodies entered into harmonious relations with various terrestrial substances.

Hence, we have the venerable philosophy of fortunate stones, planetary gems, and stones of power, which form a part of the vast department known as talismanic magic. ...

Excerpted from "The Magic and Science of Jewels and Stones" By Isidore Kozminsky 1922 (I was fortunate enough to have somebody give me an original copy of this wonderful old book on the metaphysical and magical use of crystals and gems).

Kozminsky really describes this metaphysical crystals section quite well. 

Are you a rockhound, like me, and just want to find the metaphysical associations of your favorite stones or are you looking for the secrets of dowsing and crystal healing?
Here, you will find articles, lists, and information on the metaphysical properties of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gemstones and the . Below, you will find information about birthstones, metaphysical properties of gemstones, planetary associations of crystals and stones, and much more!

~ Have Fun!

Please do read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page.

The mineral kingdom is an enormous place and the study of the metaphysical uses of stones is a never ending journey. While we strive to bring you a wealth of free metaphysical information, no one website (or book) will have all the information available on this fascinating subject.

Click on any link, below, to look over some wonderful articles on the metaphysical use of crystals and stones. I hope you enjoy them!
Metaphysical articles marked with (OS) will open a link to another web site. Just close the window to return here!

Crystals & Stones Articles
About Crystals

• Metaphysical Properties of Crystals and Stones A-C
• Metaphysical Properties of Crystals and Stones D-N
• Metaphysical Properties of Crystals and Stones O-Z
• Birthstones
• Listing of Qualities or Metaphysical Associations, Followed by Gemstones
• Amethyst ~ February's Birthstone
• Moldavite Jewelry
• Turquoise ~ The Beauty of Turquoise

How To Use Crystals & Stones

• Crystal Ball Gazing ~ How To Use A Crystal Ball
• Crystals ~ How To Cleanse Them
• Crystal Healing The Chakras ~ How To Use Crystals To Heal The Chakras
• More Coming Soon!

After you are done here, be sure to head back to the library to learn more about fun metaphysical subjects, such as incense, candles, auras, ghosts, and much, much more!

Now that you have learned a little about the amazing uses of crystals and stones, perhaps you would like to get a few for yourself...

Grandpa's General Store offers a wide selection of crystals and stones for your every need! We offer crystal pendulums, loose stones, and more, all the basics to get you started using crystals and stones right away!

Click here, to go to our crystals department now! You can also visit our store at anytime by clicking on the word shop, at the top of any page.