Crystal Guide · Crystals by zodiac sign

Crystals for Libra

Libra (23 September – 22 October) is a air sign traditionally ruled by Venus. People born under Libra are often described as diplomatic, harmonious and romantic. In crystal-lore traditions, the stones below are associated with Libra and are chosen to support balance, harmony and love.

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Crystals for Libra

Ametrine

A rare natural blend of amethyst and citrine in one crystal, mined almost entirely in Bolivia.
Apophyllite

Glassy, pyramid-shaped crystals from India's volcanic rocks, prized for their sparkle and meditative feel.
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Aventurine

Shimmering green quartz known as the 'stone of opportunity' in crystal lore.
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Black Tourmaline

Striated black crystals of schorl – the most popular protection and grounding stone in crystal lore.
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Bloodstone

Deep green chalcedony flecked with red – an ancient stone of courage and the traditional March birthstone.
Cerussite

Lacy, glittering lead carbonate crystals with a diamond-like lustre – a toxic but stunning collector's mine...
Chiastolite

Andalusite with a natural dark cross inside – the traditional 'cross stone' of protection.
Chrysoprase

Apple-green chalcedony coloured by nickel – a rare, fresh-looking stone of joy and the heart.
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Citrine

Golden quartz and November birthstone – the crystal lore 'merchant's stone' of abundance and optimism.
Fuchsite

Shimmering green chromium-rich mica – the sparkle inside green aventurine.
Hemimorphite

Soft sky-blue zinc mineral with bubbly, botryoidal surfaces – a gentle crystal lore stone of communication.
Iolite

Violet-blue gem that changes shade as you turn it – linked in legend to Viking navigation.
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Jade

Two exceptionally tough minerals, nephrite and jadeite, revered for thousands of years in China and Mesoame...
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Kyanite

Blade-shaped blue crystals with two different hardnesses in one crystal – a stone of alignment in crystal l...
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Lapis Lazuli

Royal blue rock flecked with gold pyrite, mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years and ground into ultrama...
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Lepidolite

Lilac lithium mica with a soft sparkle, popular in crystal lore for calm, balance and sleep.
Magnesite

Chalky white magnesium carbonate with grey veins – often dyed to imitate turquoise.
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Mahogany Obsidian

Volcanic glass swirled black and red-brown by iron – an earthy, grounding variety of obsidian.
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Moonstone

Feldspar with a floating blue-white glow, June's birthstone and a stone of the moon in many cultures.
Morganite

Soft peach-pink beryl named after banker J.P. Morgan – a gentle stone of love and compassion.
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Opal

October's birthstone – silica spheres that split light into flashing rainbow colours.
Pink Amethyst

Soft pink-lilac geodes from Patagonia – a recent find that has become a modern favourite.
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Pink Opal

Soft, candy-pink common opal from the Andes – a gentle stone of love and calm.
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Pink Tourmaline

Rose-pink to raspberry tourmaline, an October birthstone – treasured by China's last empress.
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Prehnite

Soft green, glowing mineral – the first mineral ever named after a person – often dotted with black epidote.
Rainbow Obsidian

Black volcanic glass with hidden bands of iridescent colour from Mexico – a joyful, protective stone.
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Rose Quartz

Soft pink quartz – the best-known stone of love, self-love and compassion in crystal traditions.
Sapphire

Deep blue corundum and September's birthstone – a symbol of wisdom and loyalty, worn by royalty for centuries.
Strawberry Quartz

Pink to red quartz with sparkling iron-mineral inclusions – a sweet crystal lore stone of love and joy.
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Sunstone

Glittering orange feldspar that sparkles like sunlight – a crystal lore stone of joy and confidence.
Tanzanite

Violet-blue gem found in only one small area near Mount Kilimanjaro – a December birthstone discovered in 1...
Tourmalinated Quartz

Clear quartz threaded with black tourmaline needles – combining two of crystal lore's favourite stones.
Tugtupite

Rare Greenland gem that glows brighter pink in the light – and red under UV.
Zincite

Deep red zinc oxide, famous from Franklin, New Jersey – most bright crystal clusters on sale are furnace-made.