The Essential Crystal Handbook: All the Crystals You Will Ever Need for Health, Healing & Happiness »

Crystals are things of light, beauty, and power—and this superb user’s and collector’s guide covers more than 100 varieties, all with sparkling color photographs (including enlarged details) and a concise profile of their visual characteristics, healing properties, and practical applications. There’s also invaluable information on identification and care of each type of crystal, along with notes on similar-looking stones and keywords that indicate its main function at a glance. Find out about such key topics as Ayurveda, Feng Shui, amulets, birthstones, wands and pendulums, and using the crystal to connect with auras and chakras.