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Organized by crystal color, HallÆs (The Crystal Bible) comprehensive guide provides valuable information on nearly 1000 existing and newly discovered stones, their fluorescent properties, and their mineral content. In the instructive foreword, she describes the eight fundamental crystal structures, historical uses, and elemental formation. She also gives directions for activating crystalsÆ cleansing and healing properties and discusses their relationship to chakras. Five hundred gorgeous, sensuously colored photographs accompany the entries. Because the book addresses subjects relevant to both scientific interest and alternative therapy, it is highly recommended for collections focusing on geology or holistic therapies.

-Library Journal April 2007

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The ultimate guide to crystals and how to use them!

In The Encyclopedia of Crystals, Judy Hall draws on over 30 years' experience of working with crystals to provide the definitive reference. Lavishly illustrated, featuring newly discovered stones and providing new materials on geology and fluorescent properties, this is an essential addition to the libraries of everyone working with crystals. Organized by crystal color for easy reference, this gorgeous guide relates the colors of crystals to the chakras, tells readers how to cleanse and activate them, and provides helpful, authoritative advice on healing with crystals.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Fair Winds Press (April 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592332668
ISBN-13: 978-1592332663
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,222 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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boji stones, grossular garnet, quartz crystal, aqua aura, drusy quartz, blue lace agate, blue chalcedony, blue calcite, snow quartz, shiva lingam, red feldspar, golden beryl, black obsidian, snowflake obsidian, melanite garnet, efficient receptor for programming, multidimensional cellular memory healing, dissolving calcification, balancing mineral content, master healer for any condition, multidimensional cellular healing, cellular memory healer, aura stabilization, overactive body systems, witness for radionic practitioners

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Hexagonal Chemistry, Czech Republic, Trigonal Chemistry, Monoclinic Chemistry, Orthorhombic Chemistry, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Cubic Chemistry, Amorphous Chemistry, Triclinic Chemistry, Chakra Third, Source Mexico, Tetragonal Chemistry, Source Australia, Chemistry Hardness Source Chakra Number Zodiac, New Zealand, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Source Europe, Source Myanmar, Source Italy, Black Tourmaline, Chakra Solar, Aura Quartz, Spirit Quartz

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive!, April 29, 2007

By	Jen Mergell (MO, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have many other books on crystals, including Judy Hall's Crystal Bible, and I must say I just fell in love when I saw this book. Right off the bat it was able to help me identify crystals I had purchased that were mislabeled by the shop. It had photo examples of almost every crystal in the book and some having multiple examples. The photos are beautiful and really helpful. What made me bring it home was I found crystals that can help children with ADHD, which my oldest son has. This is the first book I have found so far that covers it.

My only real complaint, like the other reviewer, is that the crystals are listed by colors. In actuality, it is probably a good thing as most other books are by name. You may not know the name of a particular crystal, but know its color. So you can search in that color section to hopefully find a photo resembling the crystal you have.

With each crystal it gives you the crystal system, chemistry, hardness, source (or origin), chakra, number, zodiac sign, planet, what it is beneficial for, and additional information of what the crystal is useful for. This is more for knowing the stones. If you are looking for a book where you can look up the crystal that meets your needs as far as ailments or any healing, I'd recommend Judy Hall's Crystal Prescriptions.

I would definitely recommend having this in your library for anyone interested in crystals and crystal healing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful continuation and expanding of Crystal Bible, May 12, 2007

By	Truthsayer (topeka, ks United States) - See all my reviews

Judy Hall (author of Crystal Bible, a condensed hand held 7"x6"x1" plethora of stone knowledge and medical application of stones) continues and expands her previous work in a HUGE legal sized version of acension stones divided by chraka color. If you loved Crystal Bible you will also love Encyclopedia of Crystals a companion and expanded version that includes beautiful photographs of newly discovered stones. A Wonderful
addition to any stone library. Thank you Judy Hall!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Questionable Pictures Sometimes, October 24, 2007

By	J. Eure (Charlottesville, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is overall a very good crystal and gemstone book. Much of the information meshes well with Melody's books and I like that they identify which chakras each stone works well with. It's easy to navigate and designed well. However, some of the images that they chose to represent the stones are really not good, in fact, some of them barely look like any specimen I've ever seen of the stone and are not good for identification at all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book!
I have the Crystal Bible by the same author and have really enjoyed it. I bought this book to give to a friend who shares my fascination and love of crystals. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Happy

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
I read the reviews and I happen to like the color coding it helps me quicker to search for a stone under that color chakra for reiki crystal sessions. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Sproutie

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Informative
This book is great for any crystal and stone lover.
Beautiful pictures, accurate descriptions, and color coded sections to easy references to help you find what you are... Read more

Published 4 months ago by ~Hoon Love~

4.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedia of Crystals
Excellent descriptions of a wide variety of stones, good pictures, maybe could use a wider variety of pictures to show more variations of each stone so it could be used as a... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Judy Houle

5.0 out of 5 stars A book of treasures
I'm just starting to collect crystals and stones and found this book to be a treasure trove of information. With photos of both raw and polished stone it's a great reference. Read more

Published 5 months ago by John Beckman Jr.

3.0 out of 5 stars OK for beginners
This is a sizable book with many crystals, however, there were crystals that I did not find in this book and found them in others. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Amy Hale

4.0 out of 5 stars beautiful illistrations
This is a great book for novices and collectors alike. The beautiful illustration not only show you the gem in the rough but on occasion you see the polished and the tumbled... Read more

Published 6 months ago by J. Klingensmith

4.0 out of 5 stars Crystals demystified-1
Before buying this book and reading it with great care, for me crystals were mythic objects.
Now, after reading and rereading this book and visiting several shops,... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Hawk-eye

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good basic book of Crystals
Got this one for me and the "Book of Stones" for my GF. This one is a very good basic book on Crystals and their properties.

Published 12 months ago by GrayShadowDragon

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This book has some very beautiful pictures, although some of them are not going to be easy for you to identify your stone with. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Breanna Duke

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