Zebra Stone
See Agate- Zebra
Zeolite
This is a general name for a group of crystals including; Apophyllite, Okenite, Prehnite, and Stillbite.
It is a reiki stone that aids attunement and energises and enhances the response to this form of healing.
Folk Remedies:
Said to be of benefit for; goitres, overcoming addictions, elimination of toxins from the body and release/ease bloating.
Hardness: depends on type
Chemical Composition: depends on type
Zircon
It is sometimes called “the stone of virtue” as it is said to bring back a virtuous nature into balance with universal forces. It instils truth, heightens intuition, durability, steadiness, integrity and connection with all that is. It promotes unions of the spiritual, mental and physical. It is highly protective against theft, lightning and bodily harm. Teaches unconditional love and is perfect for cord cutting especially with pat partners.
Note: that man made (cubic zirconium) is not as strong or as effective as the natural.
Chakra: Crown
Folk Remedies:
It is said to be beneficial for insomnia, depression and as a poison detoxifier.
Hardness: 6.5 -7.5
Chemical Composition: ZrSiO3
Other Useful Information:
Toxic, contains Zirconium do not place in water and also do not cleanse in water, do not make elixirs and handle with care.
Zoisite
Transmutes negative energies into positive energies, connects with the spiritual realms, dispels laziness or idleness, and helps guards against outside influences assisting in manifesting one’s own self.
It transmutes destructive urges to creative ones, helps release and bring to the surface repressed emotions so that they can be expressed, creativity, and helps recover after sever illness or stress.
Chakra: Heart
Folk Remedy:
It is believed to be beneficial for; Elimination of toxins, inflammation, strengthens the immune system, cell regeneration, heart, spleen, pancreas, lungs and stimulates fertility.
Hardness: 6.5-7
Chemical composition: Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Other Useful Information:
Contains Aluminium.