The Crystal Guide: Identification, Purpose, Powers and Values

by Patti Polk

Overview

The magical world of crystals!

Crystals have been used as items of great spiritual significance and powerful personal adornments for thousands of years. Whether collected for their beauty, for research, or as tools in healing practices, The Crystal Guide provides a comprehensive reference to crystals, their purpose, spiritual qualities, and how to identify them in one easy-to-use and dazzlingly colorful book.

Organized alphabetically, the book spotlights more than 200 of the most popular crystals, from andalusite to zoisite, and includes an overview of each one, along with mineral, astrological, chakra, numerical, and metaphysical properties, and value. Other features include:

   • 400+ delightful color photos
   • Tips for locating, buying, and collecting
   • Geological formation of crystals
   • Use and care of crystals

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440247187
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/29/2016
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Patti Polk is one of the top agate collectors in the world. A passionate rockhound, she has been collecting, cutting, and polishing rocks, crystals, and minerals for jewelry and display for over 20 years. A skilled artist, jeweler, and dowser, Patti is the author of two of the best-selling rock collecting books, Collecting Rocks, Gems, and Minerals and Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 4

Introduction 6

Collecting Crystals 9

Geology and Formation of Crystals 15

Geologic Groups 15

Mohs Hardness Scale 18

Mineral Classifications 19

Crystal Forms 20

Crystal Habits 21

Use and Care of Crystal Specimens 23

Building a Collection 23

Crystal Storage, Labeling, and Sizes 24

Care and Cleaning of Specimens 25

Metaphysical Uses of Crystals 26

Crystal Catalog 31

Mineral Properties 31

Astrological Properties 31

Chakra Properties 34

Numerical Properties 36

The Crystals 39

Glossary 234

Resources 244

Book Contributors/Mineral Dealer Information 244

Online Mineral Information Resources 244

Online Crystal Information & Metaphysical Resources… 245

Mineral Digging (Fee) Opportunities 245

Gem & Mineral Shows 247

Gem & Mineral Organizations/Clubs 247

Gem & Mineral Museums in the USA 247

Bibliography 248

Index 250