Crystals Attributes and the enchanting allure of Healing Crystals

In the heart of the Earth’s embrace lie treasures that have captivated human imagination for centuries – the enchanting allure of healing crystals.

These exquisite gems, with their intricate facets and radiant hues, have woven themselves into the tapestry of human culture, mythology, and spirituality.

From ancient civilizations to modern wellness practices, the belief in the metaphysical and healing properties of crystals has endured, fostering a deep connection between humanity and the geological wonders that the Earth has bestowed upon us.

In this exploration, we delve into the fascinating realm of healing crystals, uncovering their multifaceted attributes that span beyond mere aesthetics. We embark on a captivating journey through their vibrant colors that evoke emotions and energies, their dazzling luster that mirrors the cosmos, and their intimate ties to birthstone zodiac signs, guiding us through the celestial dance of time.

As we peer into the crystalline lattice structures that hold their secrets, we reveal the crystal systems that govern their geometry, the chemical formulas that define their essence, and the rock-solid resilience measured by the Mohs hardness scale.

Join us as we traverse the crystalline landscapes, where science and mysticism converge, to unlock the wondrous dimensions of healing crystals. From the dazzling brilliance of amethyst to the earthy allure of jasper, each gemstone beckons us to contemplate the profound connections between the mineral kingdom and our own spiritual journey.

Let us embark together on this voyage of discovery, where every facet sparkles with the promise of insight, healing, and transformation.

Number	Crystal	Color	Luster	Birthstone Zodiac Sign	Associated Month	Crystal System	Chemical Formula	Hardness (Mohs Hardness Scale)
1	Amethyst	Purple	Vitreous	Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius	February	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
2	Rose Quartz	Pink	Vitreous	Taurus, Libra	January	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
3	Citrine	Yellow	Vitreous	Aries, Gemini, Leo	November	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
4	Clear Quartz	Colorless	Vitreous	Aries, Leo	April	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
5	Jade	Green	Waxy	Virgo, Libra	March	Monoclinic	NaAlSi₂O₆	6.5-7
6	Lapis Lazuli	Blue	Greasy	Sagittarius, Taurus	September	Cubic	(Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄) ₆(S,SO₄,Cl)₂	5-5.5
7	Selenite	White	Pearly	Cancer, Taurus	May	Monoclinic	CaSO₄·2H₂O	2
8	Black Tourmaline	Black	Vitreous	Capricorn, Libra	October	Trigonal	(Na,Ca)(Fe,Mg,Al) _₆Al₁₂O₁₉	7-7.5
9	Carnelian	Orange	Vitreous	Cancer, Leo	July	Trigonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
10	Hematite	Metallic gray	Metallic	Aries, Aquarius	March	Trigonal	Fe₂O₃	5.5-6.5

Number	Crystal	Color	Luster	Birthstone Zodiac Sign	Associated Month	Crystal System	Chemical Formula	Hardness (Mohs Hardness Scale)
11	Labradorite	Gray, Blue	Pearly	Leo, Sagittarius	February	Triclinic	(Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈	6-6.5
12	Moonstone	White, Peach	Pearly	Cancer, Libra	June	Monoclinic	(Na,K)AlSi₃O₈	6-6.5
13	Fluorite	Various	Vitreous	Pisces	April	Cubic	CaF₂	4
14	Obsidian	Black, Brown	Vitreous	Scorpio, Sagittarius	November	Amorphous	(SiO₂)ₙ	5-5.5
15	Aventurine	Green	Waxy	Aries, Leo, Virgo	August	Hexagonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
16	Citrine	Yellow	Vitreous	Aries, Gemini, Leo	November	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
17	Malachite	Green	Dull	Capricorn, Scorpio	July	Monoclinic	Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂	3.5-4
18	Tiger’s Eye	Brown, Gold	Silky	Capricorn, Leo	July	Trigonal	SiO₂	5.5-6.5
19	Carnelian	Orange	Vitreous	Cancer, Leo	July	Trigonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
20	Sodalite	Blue	Vitreous	Sagittarius	February	Cubic	Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄) Cl₂	5.5-6

Number	Crystal	Color	Luster	Birthstone Zodiac Sign	Associated Month	Crystal System	Chemical Formula	Hardness (Mohs Hardness Scale)
21	Rhodonite	Pink, Black	Vitreous	Taurus	May	Triclinic	(Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca) SiO₃	5.5-6.5
22	Amazonite	Blue-green	Vitreous	Virgo	November	Triclinic	K(AlSi₃O₈)	6-6.5
23	Aquamarine	Blue, Green	Vitreous	Pisces, Aries	March	Hexagonal	Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈	7.5-8
24	Jasper	Multicolor	Dull	Leo, Virgo	March	Various	SiO₂	6.5-7
25	Citrine	Yellow	Vitreous	Aries, Gemini, Leo	November	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
26	Celestite	Blue	Vitreous	Gemini, Cancer	March	Orthorhombic	SrSO₄	3-3.5
27	Pyrite	Metallic yellow	Metallic	Leo, Capricorn	July	Cubic	FeS₂	6-6.5
28	Black Onyx	Black	Waxy	Leo	July	Trigonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
29	Sunstone	Orange, Red	Vitreous	Leo, Libra	September	Triclinic	(Na,Ca)AlSi₂O₆	6-6.5
30	Apatite	Blue, Green	Vitreous	Gemini, Libra	March	Hexagonal	Ca₅(PO₄)₃ (F,Cl,OH)	5
31	Garnet	Red, Green, etc.	Vitreous	Capricorn, Aquarius	January	Cubic	(Fe,Mg,Ca,Mn) _₃(Al,Fe) _₂(SiO₄)₃	6.5-7.5
32	Smoky Quartz	Brown, Gray	Vitreous	Capricorn, Sagittarius	November	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
33	Peridot	Green	Vitreous	Leo, Virgo	August	Orthorhombic	(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄	6.5-7
34	Lepidolite	Purple, Pink	Pearly	Libra, Sagittarius	September	Monoclinic	K(Li,Al,Rb) ₂(Al,Si) ₄O₁₀	2.5-3
35	Rhodochrosite	Pink	Vitreous	Leo, Scorpio	August	Trigonal	MnCO₃	4-4.5
36	Citrine	Yellow	Vitreous	Aries, Gemini, Leo	November	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
37	Blue Lace Agate	Light Blue	Waxy	Gemini, Pisces	March	Trigonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
38	Charoite	Purple	Pearly	Virgo, Scorpio	August	Monoclinic	(K,Sr,Ba,Mn) _₁₀(Fe,Mg) ₂(O,OH) ₂₅(Si,Al) ₂₀(O,OH)₅₈	5-6.5
39	Green Aventurine	Green	Waxy	Aries, Leo, Virgo	August	Hexagonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
40	Howlite	White	Dull	Gemini	June	Monoclinic	Ca₂B₅SiO₉ (OH)₅	3.5

Number	Crystal	Color	Luster	Birthstone Zodiac Sign	Associated Month	Crystal System	Chemical Formula	Hardness (Mohs Hardness Scale)
41	Blue Topaz	Blue	Vitreous	Sagittarius	December	Orthorhombic	Al₂SiO₄ (F,OH)₂	8
42	Black Tourmaline	Black	Vitreous	Capricorn, Libra	October	Trigonal	(Na,Ca) Fe,Mg,Al) _₆Al₁₂O₁₉	7-7.5
43	Fluorite	Various	Vitreous	Pisces	April	Cubic	CaF₂	4
44	Angelite	Light Blue	Pearly	Aquarius	March	Orthorhombic	CaSO₄	3.5
45	Unakite	Green, Pink	Waxy	Scorpio	October	Monoclinic	KAlSi₃O₈ ·(OH)₂	6-7
46	Shungite	Black	Dull	Scorpio	November	Amorphous	C	1-2
47	Chrysocolla	Blue-green	Vitreous	Taurus, Gemini	May	Orthorhombic	(Cu,Al) ₂H₂Si₂O₅ (OH)₄	2.5-3.5
48	Serpentine	Green	Waxy	Gemini, Scorpio	August	Monoclinic	(Mg,Fe) ₃Si₂O₅ (OH)₄	2.5-5.5
49	Bloodstone	Green, Red	Waxy	Aries, Pisces	March	Cryptocrystalline	(Fe,Al)₂O₃	6.5-7
50	Rhodonite	Pink, Black	Vitreous	Taurus	May	Triclinic	(Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca) SiO₃	5.5-6.5
51	Lepidolite	Purple, Pink	Pearly	Libra, Sagittarius	September	Monoclinic	K(Li,Al,Rb)₂ (Al,Si) ₄O₁₀	2.5-3
52	Selenite	White, Transparent	Pearly	Cancer, Taurus	May	Monoclinic	CaSO₄·2H₂O	2
53	Sunstone	Orange, Red	Vitreous	Leo, Libra	September	Triclinic	(Na,Ca)AlSi₂O₆	6-6.5
54	Rhodochrosite	Pink	Vitreous	Leo, Scorpio	August	Trigonal	MnCO₃	4-4.5
55	Green Aventurine	Green	Waxy	Aries, Leo, Virgo	August	Hexagonal	SiO₂	6.5-7
56	Howlite	White	Dull	Gemini	June	Monoclinic	Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅	3.5
57	Ametrine	Yellow, Purple	Vitreous	Libra, Scorpio	September	Trigonal	SiO₂	7
58	Blue Calcite	Blue	Vitreous	Cancer, Pisces	July	Trigonal	CaCO₃	2.5
59	Snowflake Obsidian	Black, White	Vitreous	Virgo, Capricorn	December	Amorphous	(SiO₂)ₙ	5-5.5
60	Golden Tiger Eye	Golden Brown	Silky	Leo, Capricorn	July	Trigonal	SiO₂	5.5-6.5

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