Many people believe that crystals possess healing powers. Some types, like clear quartz and amethyst, may promote energy and motivation while others such as amethyst may support emotional well-being.

Though these stones don’t have scientific evidence supporting them, they have become popular in today’s wellness culture. Here are some of the more popular crystals with metaphysical benefits:

Fluorite

Fluorite, CaF2, belongs to the halide group of minerals. It crystallizes in isometric cubic habit forming cubes and octahedrons. Fluorite is a popular semiprecious gemstone commonly faceted for use as jewelry although too soft for use as hard stones.

Fluorite stones often exhibit thermoluminescence when heated, and others will glow emerald green under longwave UV lighting; some stones also display fluorescence or display blue or red coloration under longwave UV illumination, giving the appearance of two colors being illuminated simultaneously.

As with other gemstones, fluorite prices vary based on color and clarity; deep purple or vivid blue fluorite can command higher prices than other hues; additionally, gemstones with special or unusual cuts can increase in value significantly; for maximum value it is important to buy from reliable sellers.

Citrine

Since ancient times, citrine has been revered as an emblem of abundance and success. Said to bring wealth and success, this gem serves as November’s birthstone and can help entice its wearer toward success and wealth.

Citrine, an exquisite golden gemstone, comes in many hues and flashes ranging from yellow, orange, red and brown – with the best citrines presenting themselves as saturated yellow-to-reddish orange stones free from any brown tints – making them powerful cleanser and energy boosters.

Citrine can help balance various chakras – yellow citrine is often recommended for solar plexus chakra, while golden citrine helps bring abundance and prosperity by drawing gold towards you. Citrine also acts as a protection from electromagnetic pollution caused by mobile towers or electronics and goes well with both smoky quartz and red jasper.

Selenite

Selenite is a crystallized form of the mineral gypsum formed when calcium-rich salt water evaporates, and some people believe that its healing benefits outweigh scientific evidence against such claims.

Meditation can help to relax the mind, enhance mental clarity and expand intuition while opening channels to spirit realms and angelic beings. Furthermore, some consider it helpful in connecting to spirit world or angelic realms. Furthermore, some believe that it helps remove negative energy from homes and surrounding environments.

Grace suggests keeping a piece by your front door to cleanse as you enter, as well as placing one on either your third eye or crown chakra to establish connections to what she refers to as the angelic realm. She notes that larger pieces like selenite towers can amplify other crystals’ energies.

Tourmaline

Tourmaline is an October birthstone and one of the world’s most colorful gemstones. Ranging in hue from red to green to blue, its spectrum spans all hues. Additionally, tourmaline’s electrical properties make it suitable for pressure-sensitive gauges and sensors, with mechanical stress or solar heat producing electricity when exposed to pressure or heated by sunlight generating electricity as an extra bonus!

Tourmalines are multicolored gems known for their inclusions of metals and minerals; however, these usually don’t diminish its value if its hue is exceptional. Heavily included tourmalines are typically cut as cabochons to best showcase their beauty.

Most cut tourmalines fall within the elbaite category (named for Elba Island in Italy), although other species include dravite or liddicoatite as well as occasionally schorl and uvite. Copper-bearing dravite from Africa is known as paraiba; similarly some specimens with pink or red cores with green rinds have become known as watermeon tourmalines.

Amethyst

Amethyst is widely recognized as a stone that fosters spiritual development and inner peace, as well as physical, mental, and emotional health on all levels. It may help bolster immunity while alleviating tension headaches or relieving worries/fears as well as encouraging clear thinking while trusting intuition.

Amethyst’s soothing energy promotes spiritual development and fosters connection to higher energies. Additionally, its use as a meditation aid reduces mental distractions while deepening self-understanding.

Amethyst garners its captivating purple hue from trace amounts of iron. Like other quartz gemstones, amethyst ranks seven on Mohs scale of hardness and is sturdy enough for everyday wear. For optimal care and cleaning methods, amethyst should be rinsed in warm water using mild liquid soap before placing in warm lukewarm water to rince cleanly.