Seven Secrets of Crystal Talismans
rachelcat mentioned this book to me a while back & I just got a copy.
author: Henry M. Mason
ISBN: 978-0738711447
2008, Llewellyn
It doesn't show pictures of the stones, but it has a unique way of approaching stones from their mineralogical make-up.
For example, I like rhodonite:
~Barrier (triclinic)- externally focused, keeping undesirable things out of our lives
~Harmonizer (chain and band silicate)- smoothing a path, correcting misconceptions
~dedication, fulfilling potential, dealing with neglect, preventing philandering, reliability, spouse, resisting temptation, vigilance, will power (Light Scarlet Ray)
~recommended shape: cabochon
Wow! A mini-biography of very important issues in my life!
You may not ever purchase a faceting machine or tumbler to fashion your own, but his recommendations are striking a chord with me. I'm going to have to go through my collection and make some notes!