SynopsisBeginning with a historical overview, this useful and inspiring book covers every aspect of crystals, from their role in healing meditation to their use in amulets. The book even covers birthstones - their link to auras, chakras, and reflexology points. Organized by color, over 100 crystals are profiled, each with a full-color photograph and descriptive text on its appearance, healing properties, and other practical uses. Keywords identify each specimen, while informed commentary explains how to distinguish similar crystals, how to create a collection, and the myths and legends associated with each one., 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.