This books is a guide to your personal discovery of crystals.

The beauty and power of crystals and other stones have long been recognized, from the ancient times of Tutankhamen to the modern masterpieces of Cartier and Fabargé. From precious jewellery to the bricks and mortar that make up our homes, they have now become an integral part of our lives.

Perhaps the huge upsurge of spiritual interest in crystals towards the end of the 20th century coincides with the significance many people attach to the dawn of a new millennium. Or perhaps, more people have become intrigued by the new and interesting crystals now available from all corners of the world.

The Magic of Crystals explores how these stones are the product of natural energy derived from natural forces such as ancient stars, the sun, the movement of the earth over thousands of years and the heat of molten rock. It would almost seem wasteful to ignore them...