For centuries, the world's people have believed in the power of gemstones to bring about emotional and spiritual healing and a sharpening of the senses (including intuitive).  I present here some common beliefs and ones that I subscribe to.  I hope you find this material helpful.

Agates: Aid in balancing physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies. Also used to aid in the relief of stress.

Amazonite: Helps in awakening the heart; also used to soothe tense emotions.

Amber: Reduces confusion; helps with cleansing and remembrance of lives past.

Amethyst: Aids in restlessness and insomnia. Eases meditation work; aids in healing.

Ametrine: Aids in intellectual stimulation and helps to balance anxiety and fear.

Apatite: Enhances intellect and focus. Aids in healing and insight.

Aquamarine: Aids in purification and self-expression. Helps in seeking balance and reducing anxiety.

Aventurine: Helps with mental agility is one of the best balancing stones for the heart.

Azurite: Focuses intuitive energy, and quieting the mind.

Bloodstone: Aids with healing and renewal.

Carnelian: Focuses analytical capabilities; protects from negativity. Aids in spiritual work.

Chrysocolla: Eases heartache and develops inner strength.

Chrysoprase: Balances female-male energy. Facilitates self expression.

Citrine: Helps with development of intuition. Aids in creativity and mental awakening.

Coral: Seeks to quiet emotions and aids in visualization.

Crystal Quartz: Intensifies energy and spiritual development and consciousness raising.

Dumortierite: Helps with self reliance; and recognition of potential. Aids in communication of ideas.

Emerald: Aids in removal of hidden fears. Helps with domestic peace and harmony.

Fluorite: Leads to stability and responsibility. Aids in concentration and unbiased thinking.

Garnet: Helps with removal of negative influences and increases awareness and insight.

Hematite: Increases mental attunement and memory. Focuses energy and emotions.

Howlite: Aids with awareness and emotional expression and observation skills. Helps with patience and eliminating negativity.

Iolite: Increases intuition and spiritual growth. Helps with healing and balance.

Jade: Leads to realization of potential and resourcefulness. Seeks peace and accord.

Jasper: Sense of nurturing, joy and awareness. Leads to balancing of physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual energies.

Labradorite: Helps with alignment and spiritual connection. Seeks clarity and discernment.

Lapis Lazuli: Aids in awareness and objectivity. Leads to expanded consciousness. Helps with courage and serenity.

Lepidolite: Increases hope and emotional balance.

Malachite: Helps with transformation and clarifying emotions.

Moonstone: Aids in introspection and reflection. Increases insight and tenderness.

Mother of Pearl: Increases mental clarity, intuition and imagination.

Obsidian: Helps to deflect negativity and increases protection and healing.

Onyx: Increases self control and decision making skills.

Opal: Increases creativity and spontaneity and change.

Pearl: Purity. Helps with charity, innocence, and sincerity. Increases spirituality and faith.

Peridot: Helps with understanding and openness in love and relationships.

Rhodochrosite: Love. Aids with emotional balance and cleansing. Leads to relaxation and renewal. Increases consciousness.

Rhodonite: Focuses attention to details. Increases generosity.

Rose Quartz: Love. Aids in healing emotional wounds. Seeks peace and happiness.

Ruby: The nurturing stone. Leads to spiritual wisdom and attainment of values. Aids in protection from stress.

Sapphire: Aids in fulfillment of dreams. Aids in intuition.

Smoky Quartz: Helps to clear emotional blockages and attention to the moment. Leads to joy in living.

Sodalite: Leads to calmness and healing. Aids in stress reduction and self esteem.

Tanzanite: Aids in communication and intuition. Helps with spirituality.

Tiger Eye: Aids in the release of inhibitions and seeking new experiences.

Topaz: True love. Leads to understanding of interrelationships, expression of ideas and personal expansion.

Tourmaline: Helps with soul searching and releasing.

Turquoise: Aids in spiritual attunement and cleansing. Aids in seeking peace of mind and guidance through the unknown.

Unakite: Helps with emotional balance and foresight. Seeks balance.

Zoisite: Helps to dispel laziness.