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Crystals and gemstones<\/a> have been used for thousands of years for healing, protection, decoration, physical adornment, magic and in religious ceremonies.<\/strong><\/p>\n Gemstones<\/a> are said to be the most organised and stable examples of physical matter in the natural world and as such they represent the lowest state of entropy (disorder) possible.<\/p>\n Examples of crystals are agate, alexandrite, amber, amethyst<\/a>, aquamarine<\/a>, bloodstone, cat\u2019s eye, chrysolite, citrine, coral, diamond, emerald<\/a>, garnet<\/a>, jade, malachite<\/a>, onyx, opal, pearl, rhodonite, rose quartz, ruby, sapphire, sugilite, tiger\u2019s eye, topaz<\/a>, tourmaline<\/a> and turquoise.<\/p>\n Countless magical and medicinal properties have been attributed to crystals and gemstones over the centuries.<\/strong><\/p>\n For example, diamonds gave immunity to poison and revealed infidelity, amethysts protected against drunkenness, and sapphires enabled the wearer to escape from prison.<\/p>\n Crystal<\/a> balls from high-quality rock crystal found in the Alps were once very popular. In Europe, crystal gazing was used not only as an aid to foreseeing the future, but also as a stimulus to the mind. Musicians, authors and even politicians benefited from self-hypnosis induced by crystal gazing.<\/p>\n For many centuries, because the origin of disease<\/a> was unknown, its treatment was linked with magic and superstition. Crystal healing is based on tuning in to the natural vibrations of a mineral from the earth, which has infused it with its energies.<\/p>\n Crystals and gems are said to be an inexhaustible source of energy<\/a>, as they can be used to heal, invigorate, balance or tranquillise in an alltogether natural way.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n