The Essential Crystal Handbook is a superb user's and collector's guide to more than 100 crystals, each one illustrated with sparkling colour photographs, with a concise profile of the stone's visual characteristics, healing properties and other practical uses. Fascinating information on the science and particular cultural history of particular crystals is also provided, including any myths and legends associated with them. There is also practical information on key topics such as healing meditation, Ayurveda, Feng Shui, amulets and birthstones, wands and pendulums, connections with auras and chakras, how to cleanse, charge and care for crystals and how to use them most for healing and balancing.