Strengthens and oxygenates the blood stream. Enhances physical/mental vitality. Strengthens heart, spleen, bone marrow. Aids in balancing vitamin deficiencies. Reduces emotional and mental stress. Considered the Stone of Courage, as well as for the renewal of the physical, mental and emotional bodies. Powerful healer. Aides in the direct union with the Divine through contemplation, prayer or mediation and love. Used to stabilize, as necessary, the flow of blood. A very good gem for those in business - self employed.