The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Howlite

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Howlite usually a naturally white veined stone, and can be found with shades of blues and greens. It is very porous and takes dyes exceptionally well, so is often seen in very bright, artificially coloured varieties. With the pale grey inclusions, the stone can resemble Turquoise when dyed.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Howlite gemstone include:
✩ Calming
✩ Rest
✩ Relieve stress
✩ Memory
✩ Past lives
✩ Dreams
✩ Spirituality
✩ Ambition
✩ Patience
✩ Self-acceptance
✩ Balance

Being a primarily white stone, Howlite is associated with the Crown Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of May.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Howlite at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Chiastolite

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Chiastolite is a remarkable gem, also known by the names Andalusite and Cross Stone, for its black graphite inclusion in the shape of a cross. Often appearing as a simple X, the cross can vary with circular or starburst patterns in the centre, and wider banding to make large fan shapes.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Chiastolite gemstone include:
✩ Harmony
✩ Dispel negativity
✩ Grounding
✩ Strength
✩ Psychic protection
✩ Creativity
✩ Transition
✩ Clarity
✩ Problem-colving
✩ Spirituality
✩ Calming

Being a primarily brown stone, Chiastolite is associated with the Root Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of September.

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Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Bloodstone

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Bloodstone is a wonderful dark green stone with flecks of red which inspire the name. Foresty to dark teal tones, and inclusions ranging from deep maroon, through vivid orange-red and yellows, this stone is also known by the name Heliotrope.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Bloodstone gemstone include:
✩ Protection
✩ Justice
✩ Cleansing
✩ Dispel negativity
✩ Guidance
✩ Intuition
✩ Creativity
✩ Selflessness
✩ Idealism
✩ Flexibility
✩ Calming

Being a primarily green stone, Bloodstone is associated with the Heart Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of March.

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Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Green Tourmaline

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Green Tourmaline is a variety of the multi-hued Tourmaline, sometimes known as Verdelite, which comes in beautiful grassy greens, emerald tones, and darker khaki colours. While Tourmaline is mined all around the world, certain colours are found primarily in specific locations.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Green Tourmaline gemstone include:
✩ Joy
✩ Openness
✩ Appreciation
✩ Wonderment
✩ Patience
✩ Sincerity
✩ Creativity
✩ Success
✩ Wealth
✩ Compassion
✩ Strength

Being a primarily green stone, Green Tourmaline is associated with the Heart Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of October.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Green Tourmaline at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Malachite

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Malachite is a rich and vivid green stone, with beautiful banding of different shades. Found in clusters or growing as stalagmite and stalagtites, this gem has been prized for thousands of years, both as jewellery and used as pigments in paint.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Malachite gemstone include:
✩ Protection
✩ Travelling
✩ Success
✩ Balance
✩ Amplifying energy
✩ Healing
✩ Visualisation
✩ Harmony
✩ Unconditional love
✩ Change
✩ Expressing feelings

Being a primarily green stone, Malachite is associated with the Heart Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of July.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Malachite at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Amber

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Amber is fossilised tree resin with beautiful and warm orange tones. Different circumstances change the colour and inclusions with this gem, such as flakes of plant material and even sometimes containing encaptulated insects from when the Amber was still soft and sticky from the tree.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Amber gemstone include:
✩ Happiness
✩ Courage
✩ Good luck
✩ Success
✩ Positive energy
✩ Healing
✩ Regrowth
✩ Stimulation
✩ Stability
✩ Motivation
✩ Peace

Being a primarily orange stone, Amber is associated with the Navel Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of November.

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Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.

The Dragon's Hoard looks at... Red Coral

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Red Coral comes in varieties of precious or dyed sea coral which grows in dark locations and is well known for its vivid red and pink colours. Corals have long been valued for their beauty and difficulty to harvest from the ocean beds.

Belief in the metaphysical properties and the meaning of the Red Coral gemstone include:
✩ Good fortune
✩ Protection
✩ Healing
✩ Visualisation
✩ Meditation
✩ Harmony
✩ Positivity
✩ Love
✩ Good dreams
✩ Strength
✩ Higher energy

Being a primarily red stone, Red Coral is associated with the Root Chakra, and is one of the traditional birth stones for the month of October.

This gemstone may be featured in items available from The Dragon's Hoard, gifts you love to give and receive. Visit the webstore to find out: Red Coral at The Dragon's Hoard.



Any alleged properties related to gemstones have been gathered from books, folklore, crystal healing practitioners, and other various sources, and should be considered a spiritual belief.