Comprehensive Crystal List: Physical Appearance, Magickal Properties, and Spiritual Uses
Using Crystals in Magick or Spiritual Healing
Crystal magick and crystal healing have been around for thousands of years. Some techniques are far stronger than others, and some will provide faster results. There are crystals of all types of power and ability, although, it could be said that even the source of the crystal makes a large impact on their potency. Using crystals for their spiritual value starts with selecting the right crystal for the situation or area of focus. It is also possible to combine crystals and stones for more powerful effects.
Full List of Crystals and Their Metaphysical Properties
These are some of the most popular crystals used in modern witchcraft, crystal magick, or crystal healing, and their corresponding properties.
Amethyst
Physical Properties:
- Purple or Violet
- Jagged Geometric 6-sided Pyramid Formations
- Semi-Opaque
Metaphysical Properties:
- Protection
- Defense and Prevention against Addictions
- Healing Powers
- Anti-Stress
- Protection against Negative Thoughts
- Promotes Better Sleep
Other Details:
Amethyst has been traditionally used to convert lower vibrations into higher vibrations and to transmute negativity into love and positivity.
Black Moonstone
Physical Properties:
- Generally Black or Dark Blue (can be white occasionally)
- Possesses White Lines and Threads
Metaphysical Properties:
- Psychic Protection
- Intuition
- Psychic Development and Divinity
Other Details:
Many traditional cultures believe Black Moonstone to protect against xrays and radiation.
Black Tourmaline
Physical Properties:
- Black
- Possesses Silver Threads
Metaphysical Properties:
- Protection against Mental and Emotional Stress
- Promotes Energy and Vitality
- Repairs Damage in the Aura (Green Tourmaline is Most Effective in Repair Work)
Other Details:
Black Tourmaline has been used to protect against radiation produced by small appliances (such as the computer or microwave).
Blue Opal
Physical Properties:
- Blue
- Slightly Opaque (occasionally)
- Speckled with White, Teal, or Green Particles
Metaphysical Properties:
- Honesty
- Remaining True to Oneself
- Internal Strength and Courage
- Protection against Fear of Incrimination
- Self Confidence Booster
- Helps Improve Communication between Friends or Co-workers
Other Details:
Blue Opal has been used to attract people of similar mind-set or like-minded values.
Cactus Quartz
Physical Properties:
- Lavender to Purple
Metaphysical Properties:
- Encourages Love and Passion
- Eliminates Fears and Negativity
- Promotes Harmony and Balance
Other Details:
Cactus Quartz has a special place in Reiki Healing, where it is frequently used for its ability to promote serenity in the soul.
Carnelian
Physical Properties:
- Yellow to White Stone
Metaphysical Properties:
- Eliminates Negativity
- Eliminates Negative Memories or Unresolved Feelings
- Anti-Depression
- Helps Repair Emotional Trauma
- Repairs Broken Relationships
- Improves Fertility and Reduces the Chance of Miscarriage
- Relieves Fatigue and Promotes Energy
- Encourages Motivation
- Increases Courage
Other Details:
Carnelian is well known for its use in many traditional arts as a crystal tool for breaking free from negativity and starting anew. The stone has been called revitalizing for those suffering depression or anxiety.
Chrysocolla
Physical Properties:
- Cyan or Blue-Green in Color
- May Contain Copper Ores or Oxidation
Metaphysical Properties:
- Revitalizes the Chakras
- Promotes Calmness and Relaxation
- Encourages Self-awareness
Other Details:
Chrysocolla is a key stone in Reiki Healing.
Citrine
Physical Properties:
- Yellow, Brown or Orange
- Grows as Short or Long Hexagonal Crystals
Metaphysical Properties:
- Eliminates Negative Energy
- Dispels Evil Spirits
- Promotes Happiness, Positivity, and Joy
- Encourages Optimism and Motivation
- Promotes Clarity
- Increases Concentration and Focus
Other Details:
Citrine is often used in cleansing rituals for its powerful ability to transform negative energy into positive energy. It is also used to remove fear and uncertainty, and as a general healing crystal (especially for elderly individuals, although it works for everyone). It can also boost psychic intuitiveness and divinity energy.
Diamond
Physical Properties:
- Clear or Transparent
Metaphysical Properties:
- Powerful Healing Crystal
- Balances the Mind, Body, and Soul
Other Details:
Diamonds hold values of many types in different cultures. Some cultures use diamonds for their purported metaphysical ability to prevent and battle some diseases; and to promote metabolism.
Emerald
Physical Properties:
- Semi-transparent
- Green
Metaphysical Properties:
- Offers Emotional Healing
- Offers Healing Energy for the Physical Heart
Hematite
Physical Properties:
- Metallic
- Black or Dark Gray
Metaphysical Properties:
- Eliminates Negative Energy
- Promotes Balance and Harmony in the Aura
- Improves Energy
- Balances Emotions
- Boosts Self-Esteem
Howlite
Physical Properties:
- White
- Possess Black Threads
Metaphysical Properties:
- Promotes Memory and Memory Recall
- Promotes Relaxation and Calming Energy
- Balances Emotional Energy
- Eliminates Anger and Rage
- Reduces Stress, Anxiety, and Pain
Other Details:
Some cultures use Howlite to balance calcium levels in the body.
Golden Topaz
Physical Properties:
- Gold or Yellow
Metaphysical Properties:
- Opens the Crown Chakra
- Enhances Spirit and Positivity in the Aura and Physical Body
Other Details:
Golden Topaz is also known as Imperial Topaz. It has been purportedly used to neutralize cancer cell energy.
Green Calcite
Physical Properties:
- Light to Medium Green
Metaphysical Properties:
- Releases Negative Energy
- Removes Energy Blockages
- Encourages Personal Growth and Self-Confidence
- Dispels Emotional Pain and Heartbreak
Jade
Physical Properties:
- Green
Metaphysical Properties:
- Improves Luck
- Enhances Balance and Serenity in the Aura
- Encourages Harmony
- Stabilizes the Mind and Soul
- Promotes Motivation and Independence
Other Details:
Jade is frequently used for its powerful tranquility-promoting properties.
Jasper
Physical Properties:
- Grows in a Wide Range of Colors including Greenish-Blues, Red, Black, White-to-Yellows, Brownish-Oranges, and Grey
- Sometimes Striped with Inferior Colors
- Grows in Hexagonal Crystal Formations
Metaphysical Properties:
- Protection from Negativity and Evil Spirits
- Promotes Balance in the Mind and Aura
- Encourages Confidence and Courage
Jet
Physical Properties:
- Black
Metaphysical Properties:
- Purification
- Protection
- Cleansing
- Removal of Negativity
Other Details:
Jet is often used by spiritualists to cleanse other stones or crystals. Typically, the Jet is placed in a large bowl or cauldron along with the crystals desired to be cleansed.
Lapis Lazuli
Physical Properties:
- Dark Blue
- Contains Specks of White, Yellow, or Gold
Metaphysical Properties:
- Increase Self-Awareness
- Increase Self-Expression
- Improves Morality
- Increases Self-Confidence
- Psychic Protection
Other Details:
Lapis Lazuli is often used to prevent psychic divination.
Malachite
Physical Properties:
- Green
- Various Striations of Green Colors
Metaphysical Properties:
- Clears the Chakras
- Improves Spiritual Connectivity
Moldavite
Physical Properties:
- Green, Olive, or Tanish-Blue
- Amorphous, Isotropic
Metaphysical Properties:
- Promotes Clarity
- Improves Energy
- Contains Earth Energy
- Improves Motivation
Other Details:
Moldavite is formed as a projectile from meteorite impacts. It is often used as a part of a spiritual journey, self-transformation, or self-exploration.
Obsidian
Physical Properties:
- Black
Metaphysical Properties:
- Protection from Negativity
- Removes Anger, Hostility, Depression and Pain Energy
- Offers Physical Protection Energy
- Stress Reduction
- Eliminates Fear and Denial
Other Details:
Obsidian is often used to remove spiritual blockages in the aura.
Onyx
Physical Properties:
- Black
Metaphysical Properties:
- Repels Negativity and Evil Spirits
- Grounds the Aura
Orange Calcite
Physical Properties:
- Orange to Yellow
- Found in Masses (Rarely Grows in Crystal Form)
Metaphysical Properties:
- Eliminates Past Trauma
Quartz Crystal
Physical Properties:
- Clear or Transparent
- Can Resemble Ice
Metaphysical Properties:
- Powerful Healing Energy
- Protection against Negativity
- Converts Negative Energy into Positive Energy
- Relaxes the Aura and Chakras
- Amplifies and Catalyzes the Powers and Strengths of Other Crystals and Stones
Other Details:
Quartz is one of the most common crystals found in a spiritualist’s kit, especially a healer. It is frequently used in Reiki Healing.
Rose Quartz
Physical Properties:
- Pink and White
- Vitreous Luster
Metaphysical Properties:
- Grounds the Heart
- Protection
- Dispels Evil
- Eliminates Negativity
- Encourages Love and Friendship
Other Details:
Rose Quartz can be used to absorb negative emotions (anger, stress, pain, resentment, etc.). It can be used in friendship spells as well as love spells.
Smokey Quartz
Physical Properties:
- Clear to Semi-Opaque Pink, White, or Brown
Metaphysical Properties:
- Protection from Negativity
- Grounding the Aura
- Elimination of Negative Energy
Other Details:
Smokey Quartz is often used alongside Black Tourmaline for a combined protection.
Sodalite
Physical Properties:
- Grows in Many Colors, though Most Typically Blues and Purples
- Often Possesses White Stripes
Metaphysical Properties:
- Balances pH
- Reduces Inflammation
- Relieves Pain and Headaches
- Eliminates Digestive Issues
- Heals Muscle Strain
Sugilite
Physical Properties:
- Purple
- Black Striations
Metaphysical Properties:
- Reduces Fear, Anxiety, and Sadness
- Relieves Pain and Discomfort
Sunstone
Physical Properties:
- Cream, White, or Yellowish
- Often Possesses Red Patches or Spots
Metaphysical Properties:
- Clears Negativity
- Balances the Chakras
- Relieves Stress and Anxiety
- Reduces Fear
- Increases Emotional Strength
- Promotes Physical Vitality
Turquoise
Physical Properties:
- Blue or Green
- Sometimes Patchy or with White or Black Striations
- May Contain Specks
Metaphysical Properties:
- Offers Immense Protection
- Reduces Negativity in the Aura
Other Details:
Turquoise is often used to produce a spiritual shield of protection before or during spellwork.
Red calcite
Physical Properties:
- Red or White
- Grows as a Geometric Crystal
Metaphysical Properties:
- Improves Energy and Stamina
- Increases Self-Awareness, Strength, and Internal Power
- Anti-Depression
Yellow calcite
Physical Properties:
- Yellow to White
Metaphysical Properties:
- Promotes Confidence
- Increases Joy
- Improves Hope
Some Final Tips on Using Crystals in Magick or Spiritual Healing
Crystals come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. They have been used for thousands of years throughout many cultures across the world. These stones offer many metaphysical properties which can be applied through a variety of crafts and practices to impact the aura and the real world. And although this guide provides a very thorough understanding of various crystals and how they can be used in magick or healing techniques, it is still wise to consult a professional if you are new to working with crystals or dealing with a difficult situation. Ancient Wicks Witches Coven is always happy to offer our opinion on a situation and provide a free consultation! We invite you to reach out anytime by clicking the button below!
