Revised Edition - Who They Are and What They Teach

Thorough information on history, location, description, and uses, this book was what I had hoped to find as a resource for valuable stones. The pictures are vivid and clear, and make it relatively easy to identify a stone in hand. This book was recommended to me by a shopkeep, and I've recommended it to others.

I would have "clicked" on 5 'stars' however I noted that it read "loved it" -- Please know that LOVE is a human emotion to one another of the human being.... Not a Product that can not love in return.

WOW the author pairing on this book, the content, speaking on stones and gems other books don't aknowledge... just the amount of info and the affirmations and associations so clearly stated and accessible... AMAZING - MUST HAVE :) :) the store has best price on it in my opinion. Get it direct from the store. Worth it. And it's 10$ or so off list price.
Stevie T.

This book is full of great information. Each stone is described by two different people. In the end I often get more info than I wanted and sometimes end up confused. This book is never the one I grab first when looking for a symptom or a stone identification. Pictures are good as is the writing, just not my first choice.

I was familiar with this book and the authors before buying, so I knew I would like it. It's a thorough reference book. I find that the book works well as an oracle - flip to a random page to receive a stone's message. I own (and love and would recommend) the authors' Crystal Ally Cards as well, but there are more interpretations/messages available from the book since it lists many more stones. The authors delve into the meaning/energy/message of each stone. They do not provide a simplified, short or cursory summary of the stone and its potential uses.

For those who do not use stones, this book works well as oracle providing insight into your spiritual and psychological landscape.

If you already do or are considering working with stones this book is a great resource. Lovely photos, great basic information, and the complimenting input from a male and female perspective is very useful. Their reads on the stones are right on. The only downfall is that there is no index in the back to cross reference the names of stones with. You either have to know the stone by the name they use (some stones have many) or match the photo up to a stone you have. With an index this book would be perfect. I also hope they release an expanded edition at some point because there are a few stones not represented that I would like to see.

This has got to be the most comprehensive, informative book on the subject of stones and crystals I have ever seen! It's absolutely wonderful! The pictures of each crystal/stone are so life-like you feel like they're right there for you to touch. I highly recommend this book to anyone searching for information on the subject.

Short and Quick review, because I Love this book and it happens to be my most prized possession. This is my go to book and I would highly recommend it to anyone whom is interested in spirituality and oneness through crystal healing. LOVE

I really enjoy having two authors in one book! This book has so much unique information that other crystal books don't like elements and combining gemstones together and which ones work well together. It's very well written and organized and I keep learning more with this book.

This is fantastic book full of insight of the power of stones and crystals. The detailed analysis of each stone provides spiritual guidance and opens up new possibilities for understanding ourselves and the world around us.

This HEAVY book gives more than one opinion of the benefits each stone has...
Quality pics and description on glossy pages (reason for the heaviness?)
I just love this book...so much it stays out on my desk instead of bookshelf.

A very good reference book to have about gemstones! This is a book that I utilize a lot when I need to have more than the average information about a gemstone. This book helps you to really get to know your gemstones and appreciate them.

This book immerses you into the Mineral Kingdom. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student in the world of Crystals, this book will make an invaluable tool and asset. This book features some of the most beautiful pictures of specimens and judging from the pictures alone, one can tell that Mr. Simmons love what he does. Highly recommended!

I discovered this book in Madison, Wisconsin and fell in love with the descriptions of the stones. The authors give an in depth reading of each mineral. I enjoy the Key Words and Chakras at the top of each section. What I find interesting is the 2 authors different opinions of each mineral. The color photos are nice examples of the stones.