Emerald...RUBY...Sapphire...TANZANITE...Prehnite...AQUAMARINE...Morganite...MOONSTONE...Turquoise...GASPEITE...Smithsonite...BLUE LACE AGATE...Jet...TOURMALINE...Carnelian...AMETHYST...Jasper...JADE...Zircon...SPINEL...Garnet...HESSONITE...Tektite...MAMMOTH IVORY...Ming Dynasty Pottery Shard...BALI STERLING SILVER...Thai Hill Karen Tribe Silver...KYANITE...Kunzite...FIRE OPAL...Larimar...PIETERSITE...Hessonite...PERIDOT...Topaz...PINK OPAL...Charoite...SUGILITE...Rhodonite...RHODOCHROSITE...Rubellite...APATITE...Amber...IOLITE...Sardonyx...HELIODOR...Lapis...AZURITE...Malachite...CRYSTAL QUARTZ...Rose Quartz...LEPIDOLITE...Angelite...FLUORITE...Yellow Opal...SPESSARTITE...Pink Coral...SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN...Red Coral...SNOW QUARTZ...Blue Coral...SUNSTONE...Tiger Eye...RAINBOW OBSIDIAN...Ametrine...SODALITE...Red Tiger Eye...AVENTURINE...Hemimorphite...CHRYSOPRASE...Picasso Stone...RUBY ZOISITE...Chrysocolla...BLUE TIGER EYE...Citrine...LABRADORITE...Pearl...HOWLITE...Dinosaur Bone...HEMATITE...Seraphinite...HYPERSTHENE...Blue Coral...

Rhodolite, a variety of garnet, crystallizes in the form of masses, granules, plate-like layers, and dodecahedral and trapezohedral crystals (and in combinations of the dodecahedral/trapezohedral crystals.) The colour range includes pale rose, red and purple. The energy of rhodolite is conducive to application from the base chakra to the crown chakra. It assists in the illumination of intuition and can be used as a stimulant for inspiration in the development of the metaphysical processes which enhance both the meditative and channeling states. It can initiate the rise of the Kundalini and can support the movement of the energy throughout the chakras. It helps to provide for excellent protection of the base chakra, and assists in maintaining the rhythms of the subtle bodies in synchronicity with the other aspects of consciousness. It is an excellent stabilizer, stimulating calm assurance throughout the physical, mental, emotional, and etheral bodies. This mineral helps to guide one during times of contemplation, balancing peace and solitude with harmony and activity. It is also known as a "stone of inspiration", bringing the inspiration of love via the heart and the mind. It can be used in the treatment of disorders of the heart and lungs. Vibrates to the number 7.

Excerpts from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CRYSTALS UPDATE by Melody © 1995