Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic is an illustrated reference on the magical traditions and uses associated with crystals, stones, and metals. It covers more than 100 gems and metals, with material on cleansing, divination, spells, tarot readings, birthstones, and symbolic meanings.
At a glance
- Covers more than 100 gems and metals, according to the listing.
- Includes guidance on finding and cleansing stones and using them in divination, spells, and tarot readings.
- Features a 16-page full-colour insert, birthstone and jewelry magic lore, and tables of planetary and elemental correspondences.
Reference price: $28.95
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines stone-by-stone lore with practical reference material such as magical intentions and substitution tables.
- The illustrated edition includes a full-colour insert and coverage of birthstones and jewelry.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Llewellyn Publications |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 18 2002 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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| Dimensions | 14.99 x 2.03 x 22.61 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 9780875421261 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0875421261 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in crystal, gem, and metal lore within magical or New Age traditions.
- Buyers looking for a reference that brings stone symbolism, divination, spellwork, and tarot together.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a scientific mineralogy or metals textbook. The listing describes magical traditions and practices.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well-written, with readers appreciating its material on crystals and magic and the author's writing. The aggregate ratings are largely at the five-star end, though a smaller share is less positive. That feedback may suit readers seeking an engaging magical reference, but it does not establish scientific accuracy or replace checking whether the book's spiritual approach matches your interests.
Positive themes
- Readers praise the informative content and writing.
- Feedback highlights the book's coverage of crystals and magic.
Frequently asked questions
What subjects does the book cover?
The listing describes material on more than 100 gems and metals, including their lore, symbolic meanings, cleansing, divination, spells, and tarot readings.
Does this edition include colour illustrations?
The listing identifies the edition as illustrated and says it includes a 16-page full-colour insert.
Is this a scientific guide to minerals?
No. The supplied description presents it as a guide to magical traditions and practices involving stones and metals.
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