The Illustrated Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall (2000, Paperback, Illustrated)

I would recommend "The Illustrated Guide to Crystals" to use as a practical guide to crystals because it's not just a reference book like the "Crystal Bible" or "Love is in the Earth" (these are both great reference books though). The "Illustrated Guide" gives you practical demonstrations on how to use the crystals in your energy healing practice and in your home and just for yourself. It also has a small directly of crystals and their properties. It is very colorful, informative and easy to read.

This is a nice introductory book to crystals. It briefly discusses several uses for and the history of many crystals. Lots of good pictures and a pretty good index of crystals and stones in the back. It is a good reference book that you won't get bogged down in.

I was looking for another book on healing crystals to compare with the one i have already. I was very pleased when I looked thru it and found all the helpfull and interesting information it had in it. I go to this book often when I need to look up something on a crystal. I love this book!!