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Crystals have intuitively and traditionally been seen as having metaphysical properties that come from their shape or formation, as well as from the type of crystal. Here are some of the possible formations and their associated metaphysical and healing properties lore.

Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Abundance Crystal is recognized by many small crystals growing around the base of a larger crystal. Properties Lore: Abundance crystals are said to bring abundance of energy to any endeavor, as well as enhancing a mentality of abundance and bringing in a state of abundance. They can be used in conjunction with other crystals and stones to heighten their energies.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Barnacle Crystal is recognized by smaller, delicate crystals attached to the sides or faces of the main crystal. Properties Lore: Barnacle crystals are said to be helpful with family or group issues. They bring metaphysical energies of harmony and trust in groups.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Bridge / Inner Child / Penetrator Crystal is recognized by a crystal protruding partly or fully from another crystal. Properties Lore: Bridge (aka Inner Child or Penatrator) are spiritually considered to bridge between inner and outer worlds, as well as bridge between oneself and others. Hence, bridge crystals are said help with teaching and public speaking skills, as well as healing old childhood issues. They are used for enhancing spiritual growth, particularly when breaking through old issues that prevent such growth. Bridge crystals are considered excellent crystals for spiritual teachers.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Candle Quartz Crystal (Pineapple Quartz, Atlantean Lovestar) is recognized by a myriad of smaller terminations surrounding a larger central point. Properties Lore: Candle Quartz Crystal (aka Pineapple Quartz or Atlantean Lovestar) is a mysterious crystal with a gentle but pervading and persistant energy. It is a heart stone that can soothe and open the heart chakra. It is called a lightworker stone, or lightbringer, bringing hope and comfort where there was despair and pain. Candle quartz is also said to be a bringer of ancient knowledge from Atlantis, with legends indicating that in Atlantis they were given as heart gifts. Scrying is often used to access this ancient knowledge and insight. They are highly energetic crystals that also ground energy so that the higher planes energy can be brought forth into reality. Candle quartz is also said to bring abundance, and a sense of abundance in one's every day life. Candle quartz is said to be particularly helpful for depression, vertigo, carbohydrate assimilation, insulin regulation, headaches of all types.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Cathedral Crystal (Castellated, Castle) is recognized by a castle or cathedral like shape. Properties Lore: Cathedral crystals (aka Castle or Castellated) are said to bring energies of balancing, uplifting, and to relieve depression, and anxiety. They are used psychically for astral travel, akashic wisdom, and travel to different "rooms" of the castle in meditation to access mystical knowledge you are currently ready to receive.
Click to Enlarge in a New Window	Channeling Crystal is recognized by a 7 facet face on the front face of the crystal, with a triangular face directly behind it. Properties Lore:Channeling or channeler crystals help channel and access truth and wisdom. They can connect one to one's higher self to channel needed information. They are excellent meditation tools.
Click to Enlarge in a New Window	Crystal Cluster is recognized by a group of crystals that have grown in a cluster or group. Properties Lore:Crystal clusters are groups of individual crystals that have grown in a cluster or group. Clusters bring harmony to groups and their environments. They can also increase the energy of other crystals and stones. Many people use them to energize other stones.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window	Curved (or Bent) Crystals are recognized by a natural curve to their shape. Properties Lore: Curved (or Bent) crystals bring flexible perceptions and attitudes. They help see beyond the superficiality of the surface of a matter, issue, or thing and bring the inner essence to light. Curved crystals are excellent for helping make decisions, and can make it easy to make the best decision without the strain you might otherwise have.
Click Photo to Enlarge in a New Window Note: Example photo shows multiple dolphins attached to the large crystal.	Dolphin Crystal (Mother Crystal, Teaching Crystal, Crystal with Baby) is recognized by a smaller crystal attached that appears to be riding along. Properties Lore: Dolphin crystals, also known as Mother Crystals orTeaching Crystals, project loving and protective parental type energies towards the small or weak. They also are said to metaphysically bring gentle lessons for spiritual and mental growth.
Click to Enlarge in a New Window	Double Terminated (DT) Crystal is recognized by having a point or termination on both ends. Properties Lore:Double terminated (DT) crystals can move energy easily through both ends. They are good for astral projection, dream work and meditation.

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