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gahnite is a rare variety of spinel . it enhances psychic abilities and intuition.

gaia stone or green obsidian comes from the volcanic ash of the eruption of mount st. helen. it is associated with the goddess connection, and is thought to attract earth and nature spirits. it carries the energy of the earth, and is sometimes called the “soul of the earth.”

galena is a wonderful healing stone, helping with holistic, homeopathic and herbal medicines and studies. it is sometimes used in past life regression therapy as a guide to inner vision. it assists in facing and overcoming the deepest fears.

garnets are a related group of minerals. members of this group include: almandine (red to violet red); spessartite (yellow, rose, or orange to reddish-brown); pyrope (deep red); grossular (white, yellow, yellow-green, brownish-red, orange or black); andradite (colourless, yellow-green, or brown to black). the most prized garnet is an emerald green variety called demantoid and is a member of the andradite group.

gaspeite helps bring spirituality to our everyday life. it brings healing to the one carrying the stone as well as protection on the physical plane. it helps us to understand that it is okay to ask for and receive help from others. aboriginals use gaspeite to bring visions and grant success.

sliced open, it sometimes contains crystals. if there are crystals or other minerals inside of the geode those properties will add to those of the geode.

golden/yellow scapolite (photo by stowarzyszenie spirifer) is a good stone when you are reluctant to change, it brings growth to all areas in life.

golden tourmaline is an aid to increase intelligence.

goshenite, the colourless variety of beryl (photo by piotr menducki), is a stone of truthfulness that can encourage truth in all actions, particularly in giving the word.

granite was a sacred and powerful stone within the aboriginal and mayan cultures