Gemstones of the Bible

Stones of the Foundation of the

New Temple of Jerusalem

* Jasper which signifies Peter. An early variety discovered in India and still mined there today is called bloodstone. It has been said that it originated when Christ's blood fell to the ground and was scattered on the rocks under the Cross. It is known for Strength, Courage, Purification,Vitality Noble Sacrifice, It is good for Blood Ailments, Anemia, Liver & Endocrine System & Menopause.

* Sapphire which signifies Paul. This is not the blue sapphire we think of as the faceted gemstone, but instead the rich blue stone known as Lapis Lazuli. It is known forTruthful

Communication, Royal Virtues, makes one a better learner and teacher, helps with understanding God's Word & Enhances Memory.

* Chalcedony which signifies Andrew.

Is a milk-white fine-grained variety of quartz.It is known for Calming, Centering, helps with Worrying, Depression, Panic & Anxiety.

*Emerald which signifies John. Is a green color. It is known for Love, Compassion, Healing, Abundance, Self Courage, Giving Love to Others.

*Sardonyx or Onyx which signifies James. It is known for Inner Strength, Focused Attention & Willpower Discipline, Helps focus on weight loss program, body builders, school & work

*Sardius or Carnelian which signifies Phillip.It is an orangish red quartz. It is known for Courage, Vitality, Sexuality, Confidence, Action, Passion, & Zest for Living

*Chrysolite which signifies Bartholomew. It is a splendor of gold. It is known for Manifestation of Personal, Intention, Will & Desires, Enhancement of one's Creativity,Stimulates kidneys and adrenals.

*Beryl or Aquamarine which signifies Thomas. It is a light bluish/green color. It is known for Cooling, Soothing,Enhancement of Clear Communication, Hot flashes, Anger, Deepest Emotions, Courage, Clarity to express inner knowing, Gentleness, Truthful, Compassionate Communications, Laryngitis, Strep throat, Sore throat, Eczema, Rosacea and Psoriasis.

*Topaz or Peridot, which signifies Matthew. It is a beautiful blue color. It is known for Warmth, Well being, Positive Power, Self Worth, Heart, Strengthens Blood, Counter Anemia and Poor Oxygenation.

*Chrysoprase or Citrine signifies Thaddaseus. It is a golden stone. It is known for Manifestation Personal Will, Mental clarity, Creativity, Physical stamina & Energy, Supports Endocrine System, Metabolism and Digestive Issues.

*Jacinth or Brown Agate which signifies Simon. It is known for Vitality, Creativity, Will, Bowels & Sexual Organs.

*Amethyst signifies Matthew. It is violet to purple variety. It is known for Protection, Purification, Release of Additions, Helps Identify Root causes behind behaviors, Habits and Emotional Patterns, Tennitus, Nervous disorders & Oxygenation in blood

Agate with a distinctive gray and white alternating bands. It is known for Communication, Clarity and Confidence, Loyalty, Trustworthiness, Good for sore throats, Laryngitis, Balancing to the Thymus and Thyroid glands, helps Calm Hyperactivity.

Turquoise or Malachite. It is known for Wholeness, Communication, Spiritual Expansion, Overall Well Being, Relieve Stress, Self Forgiveness, Self Acceptance, Release of Useless Regrets, Increases Circulation by Oxygenating the Blood

*Ruby It is know for Courage, Passion, Strength, Enthusiasm, Adventurousness, Protectiveness,Helps with Circulation in the feet and legs, and Assists in Weight Regulation.

* Denotes the gemstones that represent the apostles

*Denotes the gemstones that represent the Breastplate

Other Precious Stones:

Sodalite: Unites logic with intuition and opens spiritual perception,cleanses the lymphatic system , organs and boosts immune system.

Howlite: Calming, teaches patience, aids teeth, bones and soft tissue.

Flourite: Protective against computer & electromagnetic stress, helps colds, flu & sinusitis

Garnet: Stimulates Metabolism, Reenergizes blood, heart, & lungs. Also, amplifies other stones uses.

Iolite: Encourages taking responsibility for yourself, treats sinuses, respiratory system & migraines

Snowflake Obsidian: Perseverance, insight, atunement to God, can energetically limit the spread of cancer cells through the body.

Rose Quartz: Love, gentleness, emotional healing, release of stress, great for the heart

Clear Quartz; Clearing, cleansing, healing, memory enhancement, nervous system, growth hair & nails.

Hematite: Grounding, manifestation, making the spiritual physical, detoxifier, strengthens the liver.

Magnetic Hematite: In addition to Hematite it balances the polarities of one's entire energy field and realigning anything malfunctioning.

Red Aventurine: Discernment, determination, strength, creativity, detoxifier, auto-immune disorders & immune system

Green Aventurine: Vitality, Growth, Confidence, heart, circulatory system, & cell repair

Iron Tiger Eye: Strength, stamina, focused will, physical energy & strength, self-healing, grounding

Amazonite: Truth, communication, harmony, cell regeneration, gout, arthritis, hair loss & thyroid

Lapus luzuli: Truthful communication, assists in connecting with God, self-knowledge & reflections

Unakite: Healing, balance, release of bad habits, patient persistence, higher attunement, cancer & heart disease, promotes growth of healthy tissue.

Bloodstone: Strength, courage,purification, vitality,all types of blood ailments, stimulates liver & endocrine

Jade: Purity, serenity, increases love & nurturing, aids the body's filtration and elimination organs

DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for educational purposes only,

and is not intended as diagnosis, treatment or prescription for any disease.

The decision to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole

responsibility of the reader.

Note: The information reported here is recounted in George F. Kunz's book

"The Curious Lore of Precious Stones" and in "The Book of Stones- Who They are & What They Teach" by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian with contributions by Hazel Raven and in"A Crystal Bible" by Judy Hall