| Crystals have intuitively and traditionally | | | | Dow (Trans-Channeler) Crystal is recognized |
| been seen as having metaphysical properties | | | | by 3 seven sided faces separated on each side |
| that come from their shape or formation, as | | | | by a triangular face, in 7-3-7-3-7-3 |
| well as from the type of crystal. Here are | | | | configuration. |
| some of the possible formations and their | | | | |
| associated metaphysical and healing | | | | Properties Lore: Dow (Trans-Channeler) |
| properties lore. | | | | Crystal is recognized by 3 seven sided faces |
| | | | separated on each side by a triangular face, |
| Abundance Crystal is recognized by many small | | | | in 7-3-7-3-7-3 configuration. Dow crystals |
| crystals growing around the base of a larger | | | | combine the properties of transmitter and |
| crystal. | | | | channeler crystals. They are superior |
| | | | crystals for balancing energies, thus they |
| Properties Lore: Abundance crystals are said | | | | are superior for healing on the physical, |
| to bring abundance of energy to any endeavor. | | | | mental, and emotional planes. They also |
| They can be used in conjunction with other | | | | enhance creativity and service to humanity |
| crystals and stones to heighten their | | | | via spiritual and mystical pursuits. |
| energies. | | | | |
| | | | Elestial Crystal (Skeletal Crystal) is |
| Barnacle Crystal is recognized by smaller, | | | | recognized by natural terminations layeror |
| delicate crystals attached to the sides or | | | | layers over the crystal looking like steps or |
| faces of the main crystal. | | | | etched layers Properties Lore: Elestial |
| | | | crystals are calming, soothing, and they |
| Properties Lore: Barnacle crystals are said | | | | bring spiritual growth and change. They are |
| to be helpful with family or group issues. | | | | also used to uncover hidden secrets. |
| They bring metaphysical energies of harmony | | | | |
| and trust in groups. | | | | Physically they are used for kidney, liver, |
| | | | and toxin removal. |
| Bridge / Inner Child / Penetrator Crystal is | | | | |
| recognized by a crystal protruding partly or | | | | Empathic (Empathic Warrior) Crystal is |
| fully from another crystal. | | | | recognized by damage to the crystal's point |
| | | | and/or sides. |
| Properties Lore: Bridge (aka Inner Child or | | | | |
| Penatrator) are spiritually considered to | | | | Properties Lore: Empathic crystals are |
| bridge between inner and outer worlds, as | | | | recognized by damage on their tips or sides, |
| well as bridge between oneself and others. | | | | and are often called "Empathic Warriors". |
| Hence, bridge crystals are said help with | | | | This is because they have been through their |
| teaching and public speaking skills, as well | | | | own battles and coming out still alive, they |
| as healing old childhood issues. They are | | | | have empathy for challenges and injury. They |
| used for enhancing spiritual growth, | | | | are said to pass on their energy to help one |
| particularly when breaking through old issues | | | | get through challenges or injury. They bring |
| that prevent such growth. Bridge crystals are | | | | knowledge that beauty comes from within. |
| considered excellent crystals for spiritual | | | | |
| teachers. | | | | Excellent for heightening compassion for |
| | | | others, and passing on healing without losing |
| Cathedral Crystal (Castellated, Castle) is | | | | one's sense of self. |
| recognized by a castle or cathedral like | | | | |
| shape. | | | | E.T. (Extraterrestrial) Crystal is recognized |
| | | | by a single point at the top and many small |
| Properties Lore: Cathedral crystals (aka | | | | point growing downward in a formation much |
| Castle or Castellated) are said to bring | | | | like a rocket. |
| energies of balancing, uplifting, and to | | | | |
| relieve depression, and anxiety. They are | | | | Properties Lore: E.T. (or extra-terrestrial) |
| used psychically for astral travel, akashic | | | | crystals assist in communication and |
| wisdom, and travel to different "rooms" of | | | | channeling with extraterrestrial beings, |
| the castle in meditation to access mystical | | | | celestial beings, and guardian angels. They |
| knowledge you are currently ready to receive. | | | | also strengthen self-confidence, and amplify |
| | | | intuition very powerfully. They distribute |
| Channeling Crystal is recognized by a 7 facet | | | | very powerful energy. ET crystals bring |
| face on the front face of the crystal, with a | | | | increased self-confidence and courage. They |
| triangular face directly behind it. | | | | are also excellent energy rechargers. |
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| Properties Lore:Channeling or channeler | | | | Faden ("FAH-den") Crystal is recognized by an |
| crystals help channel and access truth and | | | | inclusion of one or more white "threads" of |
| wisdom. They can connect one to one's higher | | | | fluid or gas. |
| self to channel needed information. They are | | | | |
| excellent meditation tools. | | | | Properties Lore:Faden crystals (pronounced |
| | | | "FAH-den") is a rare formation of crystal in |
| Crystal Cluster is recognized by a group of | | | | which there are inclusions of one or more |
| crystals that have grown in a cluster or | | | | white thread-like fibrous line formations. |
| group. | | | | The Faden line is visible withint the crystal |
| | | | structure because it is surrounded by fluid |
| Properties Lore:Crystal clusters are groups | | | | filled or gaseous chambers or is possibly |
| of individual crystals that have grown in a | | | | missing a molecule of oxygen. |
| cluster or group. Clusters bring harmony to | | | | |
| groups and their environments. They can also | | | | Faden crystals enhance connections of all |
| increase the energy of other crystals and | | | | types, including attunement between one and |
| stones. Many people use them to energize | | | | another. They are good for astral travel and |
| other stones. | | | | travel on alternate dimensions. Fadens help |
| | | | with physical, mental and emotional |
| Curved (or Bent) Crystals are recognized by a | | | | stability. |
| natural curve to their shape. | | | | |
| | | | Family Cluster is recognized by two larger |
| Properties Lore: Curved (or Bent) crystals | | | | "parent" crystals with one more more smaller |
| bring flexible perceptions and attitudes. | | | | "child" crystals. |
| They help see beyond the superficiality of | | | | |
| the surface of a matter, issue, or thing and | | | | Properties Lore: Family clusters have two |
| bring the inner essence to light. Curved | | | | larger "parent" crystals, with one or more |
| crystals are excellent for helping make | | | | smaller "child" crystals. These clusters |
| decisions, and can make it easy to make the | | | | promote harmony in family life, or in groups |
| best decision without the strain you might | | | | that are family-like. |
| otherwise have. | | | | |
| | | | Generator Crystal is recognized by 6 equal |
| Dolphin Crystal (Mother Crystal, Teaching | | | | faces coming to a pyramid point. |
| Crystal, Crystal with Baby) is recognized by | | | | |
| a smaller crystal attached that appears to be | | | | Properties Lore: Generator Crystals are |
| riding along. | | | | recognized by 6 faces coming to a pyramid |
| | | | point. They are excellent for energy |
| Properties Lore: Dolphin crystals project | | | | generation and magnification. They can |
| loving and protective parental type energies | | | | stimulate and cleanse the chakras, and remove |
| towards the small or weak. | | | | negative energy of all kinds. |
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| They also are said to metaphysically bring | | | | Grounding Crystal is recognized by an 8 sided |
| gentle lessons for spiritual and mental | | | | face on the crystal. |
| growth. | | | | |
| | | | Properties Lore: Grounding crystals are rare |
| DT Crystal Double Terminated (DT) Crystal is | | | | formations. This formation helps ground the |
| recognized by having a point or termination | | | | powerful energies of the crystal into |
| on both ends. | | | | reality, helping them enhance practical use |
| | | | of these energies. |
| Properties Lore:Double terminated (DT) | | | | |
| crystals can move energy easily through both | | | | They are also used to express oneself clearly |
| ends. They are good for astral projection, | | | | in daily life, and to help one be practical |
| dream work and meditation. | | | | and less spacey feeling. |
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