The Therapeutic Use Of Precious And Semi-Precious Stones

""The Therapeutic Use Of Precious And Semi-Precious Stones"" is a comprehensive guide to the use of gemstones for therapeutic purposes. Written by George Frederick Kunz, a renowned gemologist and mineralogist, this book explores the healing properties of various precious and semi-precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and many others. The book begins with an introduction to the history and mythology of gemstones, including their use in ancient cultures for healing and spiritual purposes. It then delves into the scientific properties of gemstones, including their chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical properties, and how these properties contribute to their healing effects. The main section of the book is devoted to a detailed description of each gemstone and its therapeutic uses. For each stone, Kunz provides information on its physical and metaphysical properties, as well as its historical and cultural significance. He also includes instructions for using the stone in various healing practices, such as laying on of stones, gemstone elixirs, and meditation.Overall, ""The Therapeutic Use Of Precious And Semi-Precious Stones"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the healing properties of gemstones, whether for personal use or as a professional practitioner.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Curious Lore of Precious Stones, by George Frederick Kunz. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766131432.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.