Healing Crystals: The A - Z Guide to 430 Gemstones

by Michael Gienger

A comprehensive directory of all the gemstones currently used in healing, along with information and illustrations of each crystal.

Genres: Nonfiction, New Age, Spirituality, Health, Gemstones

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Bella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book, good for on the go. A clear display of pictures and properties. Doesn't have hardness of the stones. Smart checklist for collectors and helpful size.

[Jolanta · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very specific and information-rich guide to crystals. Each crystal is described in four aspects, the description is brief but very accurate. The great strength of this book is that there are accurate descriptions of variations of the same crystal. Usually, we get a description of crystal and information about variations, but in this book, we get a specific description. For example, there are 22 different agate crystals with unique description to all of them. The information is helpful and to the point. A very valuable addition to my bookshelf about crystals.

[Lindsey Baird-Waugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again another three star review. It’s an ok read. More a reference book. But one you will keep going back to.

Would recommend

[Petra Schuller · Rating 3 out of 5]

short description of the stones, could be more information to it. in general good for a quick check up if you have and are experienced in healing crystals.

[Kourtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful guide

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a geologist, and not any kind of New Age practitioner, I use this book to translate between the "scientific" and "common" names of crystals ("feldspar" versus "moonstone," for example) and as a reference for minerals that are common in rock shops, but extremely uncommon in most rocks in most places (e.g. gaspeite).

[Liaken · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great little reference books, complete with pictures of each of the 430 stones and a brief reference of the properties. Small, but covers a lot. Think breadth not depth.

[Kathy Bardot · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too brief.

[E. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is very small, short, and bare bones. A few sentences for each stone.

[Carly Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference for the beginner. Excellent photos throughout.