A Witch's Guide to Crystals and Their Meanings, Uses, and Origins

Diamond

Scientific Makeup: May be colorless, but often have a yellowish, brownish, or pinkish, or blueish tint. One third of diamonds glow blue when held up to ultraviolet rays.

Environment: Found in mines all over the world.

Found in: Biggest diamond mines are in Africa.

Name: Greek. Derived from the word "adamas" meaning unbreakable or unchangeable.

Magick and Legend: Brings fierceness, strength, and fortitude. Strengthens friendships and protects from evil, disease and plague. If set in gold, protects again night monsters and nightmares. When stolen, attracts negative vibrations. Six sided, luckiest. Square brings balance and harmony. Triangular disharmony and friction. Birthstone for April:

"She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known."

Note: Require cleaning often.