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Books on Stones and Lithotherapy
On this page you will find a selection of reference books on crystal healing, healing stones and crystals, and minerals used for therapeutic purposes.
This list is not meant to be exhaustive, but it will help you discover the art of healing with stones through a handful of excellent works. Each title links to its page on Amazon.
The Crystal Bible: A Definitive Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall
The book that introduced a whole generation to crystal healing, Judy Hall’s Crystal Bible has sold well over a million copies and is still the reference most people reach for first. Its clear directory format lets you look up a stone in seconds, with every entry covering its spiritual, emotional, mental and physical properties. Two companion volumes extend the collection to more than 600 stones in all.
The Crystal Healer: Crystal Prescriptions That Will Change Your Life Forever by Philip Permutt
Written by one of Britain’s best-known crystal teachers, this is the practical, symptom-by-symptom companion so many healers keep within reach. It pairs a directory of 250 crystals with hands-on “crystal prescriptions” for more than 250 everyday complaints of body, mind and spirit. Warm, reassuring and genuinely useful whether you are just starting out or already practising.
The Book of Stones, Revised Edition: Who They Are and What They Teach by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian
For readers who want depth rather than a quick lookup, this is the serious practitioner’s reference. Across more than 350 stones, Simmons and Ahsian each add their own voice, weaving together mineralogy, chakra and elemental correspondences, and richly described energetic qualities. The photography is gorgeous and the writing invites you to build a real, lasting relationship with each stone.
Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody
A true classic of the field, Melody’s encyclopedic reference was among the first to map the metaphysical properties of the mineral kingdom in such breadth. It gathers scientific, historical and folkloric detail alongside each stone’s healing associations, and remains a foundational text that later authors still lean on. A collector’s staple for anyone building a serious crystal library.
Crystal Basics: The Energetic, Healing, and Spiritual Power of 200 Gemstones by Nicholas Pearson
Nicholas Pearson is one of today’s most respected voices in crystal healing, and this handbook shows why: it marries genuine mineralogical knowledge with grounded, practical technique. Beyond an alphabetical directory of 200 stones, it walks you through cleansing, charging, grids, elixirs and healing layouts with unusual clarity. A modern reference that balances science and spirit without shortchanging either.
The New Crystal Bible: 500 Crystals to Heal Your Body, Mind and Spirit by Cassandra Eason
Cassandra Eason’s wide-ranging guide profiles some 500 crystals, from everyday favourites to rarer and newly discovered stones. Each entry pairs a clear photograph with a quick-reference table, so it works just as well for identifying a stone as for choosing one for a specific intention. A generous, accessible reference from a prolific and widely trusted author.
Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals by Karen Frazier
If you are just starting out, this is one of the friendliest and best-selling introductions around. Karen Frazier demystifies the essentials, from cleansing and charging to simple healing methods, then profiles a well-chosen set of key stones. Practical, encouraging and free of jargon, it is the book to hand anyone taking their first steps with crystals.
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