What we carry · 01

Crystals & Stones

A crystal is a mineral whose atoms settled into a repeating pattern as it formed — quartz, amethyst, citrine, obsidian and hundreds of others, each with its own geometry and color. People have carried, worn and worked with stones for as long as we have records: amethyst in Greek amulets, turquoise across the Southwest for millennia, jet in Victorian mourning jewelry.

Different traditions ascribe different associations. In many modern practices, clear quartz is associated with clarity and intention; rose quartz with matters of the heart; black tourmaline and obsidian with protection and grounding. These associations come from folklore, correspondence tables and practice — we describe them by tradition, and you decide what they mean to you.

If you're starting, start small. A tumbled stone costs a few dollars, fits in a pocket, and teaches you whether this practice is yours. The baskets at the front of the shop are sorted and labeled, and the staff — this is the thing our customers mention most — will actually stop and talk you through them.

Collectors will find specimens and clusters beyond the tumbled baskets, and salt lamps for those who like their minerals room-sized. Our inventory changes constantly; if you're hunting a particular stone, call and we'll check the shelf.

Common questions

How much do crystals cost at Blue Eagle?

Tumbled stones start at a few dollars. Specimens and salt lamps range higher. Most first purchases are under ten dollars.

How do I choose a first crystal?

Pick the stone that draws your eye and read about it afterward — most traditions consider the noticing itself the point. Staff can tell you what any stone has meant in different practices.