Stones A

Amazonite                      Type: feldspar
Courage, so stand up and be heard.  Inspire and assume leadership.  Lessens irritability and offers focus.   Improves thyroid function

Amethyst                                Type: quartz
Guards against effects of drinking.  Protective of the soul, counters stress, headaches and is often used by healers.  Peace, tranquility, love.  The birthstone for February.

Amethyst (Cape) – healer, protector, works on spiritual level.

Aragonite                       Type: calcium carbonate
For healthy bones, teeth, and good for calcium absorption. Warmth against the winter chills; resistance to cold bugs.

Astrophyllite                Type: silicate
Attunes connection with higher self, increases spirituality. Helps focus and expand creative abilities.

Aquamarine                  Type: beryl
Believed to contain the power of the sea, wards against seasickness.  Lessens panic or phobias. Improves long-distance communication.  Protects during travel. The birthstone for March.

Aventurine                                Type: oxide, quartz
Enhances creativity, brings prosperity.  Diffuses negativity.  With this stone secret dreams manifest like magic.

Aventurine (Red) – find balance and secure wayward
inadequacy.  Restore healthy weight.

Azurite                          Type: copper carbonate
Breakdown communication blocks.  Qualify your leadership skills.