I find that sometimes people like to know what healing and metaphysical properties particular gemstones have. I'll include a quick run down here, but please bear in mind that I cannot condone the use of any gemstones in replacement of medication. See? I can be responsible at times! :p

AGATE: Protection, good luck, balance body, mind, spirit, perceptiveness, strength, inspiration, awaken talents. Healing lore: Insomnia, teeth, gums, stomach problems, stamina, insomnia.

AMBER: Soothing, calming, cleansing, remove toxins, wisdom, purifying, intellect. Healing lore: Purify body, remove toxins, addictions, alcoholism, stress and anxiety related problems, poison, bone problems, heart problems, circulation, ears, hearing problems, endocrine system, fibromyalgia, intestinal and digestive disorders, kidney, bladder, lungs, general healing.

AMETHYST: Sobriety Stone, peace, calm, inner strength, spirituality, psychic abilities, dreamwork, legal problems, money issues. Healing lore: addictions, alcoholism, headaches, insomnia, arthritis, pain relief, circulatory system issues, endocrine system problems, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, immune system deficiencies and general healing.

CARNELIAN: Creativity, manifestation, good luck, precision, analytical capabilities, verbal skill, protection, protection from anger, jealousy and fear, peace, spirituality, reduce sorrow. Healing lore: Open sores, rejuvenate tissues and cells, rheumatism, kidney stones, other kidney problems, gall stones, colds, pollen allergies, neuralgia.

JADE: Fidelity, dreams, realization of potential, peace, accord, resourcefulness, accomplishment, emotional balance, protection. Healing lore: Heart, illness, kidneys.

NEW JADE: Attract love and money, emotional cleansing, psychic powers, kundalini rising, protection vs snakebite, poison and venom, meditation, restore self-confidence. Healing: Parasitic infections, snakebite, venom and other poisons, cellular regeneration, balance female hormones, milk production in nursing mothers.

ROSE QUARTZ: Love of all kinds including self-love, protection during pregnancy and childbirth, peace, happiness, gentleness. Healing lore: Emotional wounds, heart, the circulatory system, fertility, headaches, kidney disease, migraines, sexual dysfunction, sinus problems, throat problems, depression, addictions,ear aches, slows signs of aging in general, reduces wrinkles, spleen problems, fibromyalgia, and reaching one's ideal weight and weight loss.

TURQUOISE: Spiritual attunement, cleansing, communication, healing, protection, valor, soothing, peace of mind, guidance through the unknown, romantic spontaneity. Healing lore: Master Healing Stone, prevents illness, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, all health issues in general.