Hematite is a general bodily fortifier, assisting you to cope with sudden short term stress by oxgenating the blood and bolstering the nervous system. As a grounding agent, Hematite enables the psychic practitioner to unfocus from the physical world so as to receive a psychic information. This stone has a great deal of magnetism. It will draw in the energy of the universe and is powerful in drawing illness from the body. It is known to be a good stone for the kidneys. It also lowers high blood pressure. It is said that pieces of Hematite placed on the base of the spine, on the area of misalignment and on top of the spine, aids in the adjustment of the vertebrae and has been known to assist in the healing of fractures. This visual image used with permission from Avalon Crystals.

Herkimer Diamonds are not diamonds. They are quartz formations which, because of their brilliance and diamond shape, have been given that name. As for the Herkimer part, they are mined only in Herkimer, New York. They enhance and amplify inner vision and placed under the pillow will increase one's awareness and recall of dreams. A powerful amplifier with similar qualities to clear Quartz, it brings mental and bodily energies into harmony. They also harvest toxins from the body, and re-tune the physical body by eliminating stress. They seem to have the ability to raise human energy levels, and are thus recommended whenever you need more cheer in your life. This visual image used with permission from Avalon Crystals.