Protection. Consciousness. Vision. 
-A nurturing and grounding stone, valued for its deep connection to the earth. Ideas, invention, expanded  creativity, design, meditation, visions and travel; all that opens the mind. Also linked to the realm for the ancient ascended masters, so teaching is also part of this crystals gift. It helps employing the ideas and grounding them. The stone also soaks up negativity, protects, cleanses, and alleviates stress.