The Book of Stones

The Book of Stones: Who They Are and What They Teach
 by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian
with contributions by Hazel Raven

From the Back Cover:
The Book of Stones is the most in-depth definitive guide to the world of crystals, minerals, gemstones, and their metaphysical energies that has yet been written.  Encompassing well over three hundred separate entries, each with essays by both authors and vivid color photographs, this book takes you deep into the world of stones and their uses for spiritual awakening and self-healing.
     The Book of Stones can teach you about each mineral's scientifica properties, history and lore, elemental energies, chakra correspondences, and which stones work best together.  Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, The Book of Stones can give you clear, easy-to-understand information that will help you enjoy the beauty and benefits of the mineral realm.  The index of physical, emotional, and spiritual correspondences in this new addition makes it easy to find the stones that suit you best.  This pictorial meta-physical encyclopedia is what crystal lovers all over the world have been waiting for!

CONTENTS

Preface
Introduction
Getting Started
     Why Do Stones Work?
     What Do I Do with My Stones?
     Who Are the Stones?
Elemental Energies in the Mineral Kingdom
(Mineral Listing condensed for space)
Adamite
Adularia
Aegirine
Agate
     Blue Lace Agate
     Dendritic Agate
     Ellensburg Blue Agate
     Fire Agate
     Holly Blue Agate
     Moss Agate
     Purple Sage Agate
Agni Gold Danburite
Ajoite (Ajo Quartz)
Albite
Alexandrite
Amazonite
Amber
Amblygonite
Amegreen
Amethyst
Ametrine
Andalusite
Angel Aura Quartz
Angel Phantom Quartz
Angel Wing Blue Anhydrite
Angelite (Blue Anhydrite)
Apache Tears
Apatite
     Blue Apatite
     Green Apatite
     Golden Apatite
Apophyllite
     Green Apophyllite
     Clear Apophyllite
Aqua Aura Quartz
Aquamarine
Aragonite
     Aragonite Star Clusters
     Blue Aragonite
Astrophyllite
Aventurine
     Green Aventurine
     Blue Aventurine
     Red Aventurine
Axinite
Azeztulite
Azurite

*Contents continue through the letter Z.  "A" minerals were given as an example. 

Epilogue: Azeztulite Awakening
From the Light
Stone Property Reference
     Physical Correspondences
     Spiritual/Emotional Correspondences
About the Authors
Photo Credits
Resources

Cover: Paperback
Pages: 465
Dimensions: 10.8 x 7 x 1.3 inches
Color Pictures