Metaphysical Book of Gems and Crystals »

Florence Mégemont has been practicing lithotherapy since 1995, and she gives lectures and workshops throughout Europe. She is the author in French of two other books on the power of gems and minerals. She lives in southern France.

Gemstones have been used for therapeutic and spiritual purposes since antiquity in all traditions. This book examines the “life” energy of stones, their basic vibratory patterns, and how this energy is used to treat various disorders. The physical, healing, and astrological properties of over 70 stones are detailed, along with instructions for maintaining and recharging their powers.

Part 1
Working with Gemstones

1 Directory of Gems and Crystals

Agate • Alabaster • Amazonite • Amber • Amethyst • Ametrine •
Andalusite • Aquamarine • Aragonite • Aventurine • Azurite •
Beryl • Calcite • Carnelian • Celestine • Chalcedony • Chrysoberyl •
Chrysocolla • Chrysolite • Chrysoprase • Citrine • Coral •
Crystal: Cathedral Crystal, Herkimer Crystal, Phantom Crystal,
Rainbow Crystal, Rock Crystal, Scepter Crystal • Diamond •
Emerald • Fluorite • Garnet • Gem Salt • Heliotrope • Hematite •
Iolite • Jade • Jasper • Jet • Kunzite • Labradorite • Lapis Lazuli •
Magnesite • Magnetite • Malachite • Meerschaum • Mica •
Moldavite • Moonstone • Nephrite • Obsidian • Olivine • Onyx •
Opal • Orpiment • Pearl • Peridot • Pyrite • Rhodochrosite •
Rhodonite • Rose Quartz • Ruby • Sapphire • Silicified Wood •
Smoky Quartz • Sodalite • Sulfur • Sunstone • Tanzanite •
Tiger’s Eye • Topaz • Tourmaline • Turquoise • Zirconium

2 Applying the Stones Therapeutically

3 Gems and Crystals in the Home

4 Gemstone Care and Maintenance

Part 2
Gemstone Correspondences with the Chakras, Colors, and Signs of the Zodiac

5 Harmonization with the Chakras

6 The Language of Colors

7 Astrological Correspondences

Part 3
Treatment for Specific Conditions

8 Physical Care

9 Psychological Care

10 Spiritual Care