Love Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody (1995, Paperback)

Bought this book to replace an older copy that we consider the 'crystal bible'. Did not want to be without this book. If you love crystals or just want to learn more about them this book is loaded with info on some you have probably never even heard of, especially as concerns their esoteric uses. Awaken and add to your knowledge of 'rocks' and their properties. I recommend you Read This Book!

This is the book that many consider "the" standard elementary reference work for studying the metaphysical properties of crystals and minerals. I know there are other reference works out there, like Judy Hall's Crystal Bible, but this is the one most often mentioned by crystal people when they want to describe things like healing and meditation properties.
There are brief physical descriptions of each mineral, followed by the generally known metaphysical properties and uses. The only place the book comes up short is the lack of illustrations, but Melody has published appendices in separate volumes that make up for this.
One way you can tell this book is very popular---it's hard to find used copies, and when you do, they command a good price. Summing up my review: Start with "Love Is In The Earth." Melody will give give you little tidbits that you can use to begin your more extensive research.

it is a great book for it tells me all about the positive aspects of the stones and thre are no negatives!How each stones vibrates certain qualities and adds to my life of that vibration,thank you Melody

I've collected and read several crystal healing books. This one is the go-to book for all the rest, and now I see why. Quite simply, it addresses the metaphysical aspects of more stones than any other book out there. It's a hefty volume, without any superfluous chitchat. The stones are clearly indexed and addressed in concise language. If the minutae are overlooked it is because adding every detail would have pushed this into multiple volumes.

It's one of the more pricey options out there, but well worth the extra expense. I haven't purchased any of Melody's other tomes, but after seeing the work behind this one, I will likely work toward the whole library.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn about stones and crystals. It's a very simple, laid out format. The stones are easy to find and the information is quite thorough. A good reference book to keep on hand!