The 4th edition of this modern classic offers an illuminating alphabetical journey through the mineral kingdom. This comprehensive reference guide takes you deep into the world of crystals and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing. Exploring 455 gemstones and their metaphysical energies, the encyclopedia includes vivid color photographs for each stone to aid identification and showcase its beauty, as well as listing each gem's physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits.

The book begins with two introductory chapters by authors Naisha Ahsian and Robert Simmons detailing how to work with crystals and stones and exploring the concept of crystal resonance. Each stone entry includes the mineral name and photo, its elemental and chakra correspondences, keywords that indicate its properties, and a description of the crystal structure, hardness, history, and known locations of each mineral, plus any relevant legend or lore from the past. Each author then offers personal insights on the subtle energy properties and spiritual applications of the stone. The entries conclude with the spiritual, emotional, and physical healing qualities of the stone and an affirmation for evoking its potential benefits. This edition also includes an index of the stones healing and energetic properties, making it easy to find the stone best suited to your needs.

Virtually everyone I meet at least knows someone who is 'into' crystals. Seeing the gentle and persistent 3way this consciousness has spread through the world gives me a great deal of hope... There are seventy-six stones in this edition taht were not in the prior one... This whole book is an invitation. It is a call to continue, or begin, your spiritual journey with the stones. They are present and available, each singing with its own voice, and through them all the voice of the Earth vibrates softly in our hearts. When we listen, when we answer, the dance begins.   —Robert Simmons

"The Book of Stones takes the reader on a fascinating journey. The writing is clear, thoughtful, and easily understood, and the inclusion of scientific data, history, and folklore helps make the book a valuable resource for all those interested in the mineral kingdom." —Thom Hartman, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight