Dr. Marcel Vogel, who along with being a top crystal researcher, was a senior research scientist at IBM for 27 years and holds over 200 patents to his name, summarizes the functions of crystals quite nicely:

       “The crystal is a neutral object whose inner structure exhibits a state of perfection and balance. When it is cut to the proper form and when the human mind enters into a relationship with its structural perfection, the crystal emits a vibration, which extends and amplifies the powers of the users mind, like a laser radiates energy in a coherent, highly concentrated form. This energy may be transmitted into objects or people at will.

       Its higher purpose... is in the service of humanity for the removal of pain and suffering. With proper training, a person can release negative thought forms, which have taken shape as disease patterns in their physical body."

       “The crystal works much the same way that a laser does. It takes scattered rays of energy and makes the energy field so coherent and unidirectional that a tremendous force is generated, one that is much stronger than if the energies were allowed to be emitted without having come into coherence. The crystal then, when used with love and intention, makes the energies into a pattern exactly fitting to life energies of the person seeking to be healed, then amplifies them for the healing process.”

Crystals heal holistically and stimulate healing on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Crystal healing is largely based on the principles of energy medicine and metaphysics.

Everything is made of energy. Our bodies are made of energy and filled with energy. Energy is constantly flowing through us.

Crystals have the capacity to absorb, store, amplify, and transfer energy. The healing energy that is transferred by crystals merges into our own energy, lifting us with its high vibration.

Your body needs energy to heal itself. Your goals need energy in order to manifest. Crystals serve to amplify your own energy so that your body can heal itself faster, and you have the energy that you need to bring your goals to fruition.

Crystals also absorb energy. This means that when negative energy is being directed towards you by others through negative thoughts, emotions, or ill-wishes, your crystal can absorb that energy before it contaminates your own negative body and affects you. This makes crystals wonderful protectors.

It also means that when you are producing your own negative energy by experiencing negative emotions, your crystal can absorb that energy and reduce or completely remove it. Crystals are great at absorbing your negative thoughts and emotions to make you a more positive person and increase your emotional stability. In turn, emotional stability has a positive impact on your physical health and overall well-being.

The healing energy transferred into our bodies from crystals also works to remove energy blocks in your system and in your chakras (Note: link “chakras” to “What is a chakra” section of FAQ). Energy blocks cause disease and discontent. As the healing energy removes blocks and balances your chakras and energy, a higher state of well-being is reached.

Different crystals emit different healing energies; therefore, some crystals may be better suited for your particular needs than others.