Almost all human societies and cultures have believed that various stones have special metaphysical (healing or mystical) properties. This can be manifested in something as simple as a particular stone being "lucky" (e.g. as in birthstones) or something much deeper: curing particular illnesses or diseases. Some people suggest that any effects are largely psychological, relying on faith to be effective. Of course this should not be underestimated; medical science has long known of the "placebo effect" where there is a measurable, observable, or felt improvement in health or behaviour even though the treatment of itself is has no medical effect. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on these ideas.
Click on the first letter of the stone that interests you.
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