- Amethyst — Jamunia (Hindi), Vaikrant (Sanskrit, sometimes), Katela
- Clear Quartz — Sphatik (Sanskrit and Hindi). The most spiritually-revered crystal in the tradition.
- Rose Quartz — Gulabi Sphatik, Gulabi Spar
- Citrine — Sunaila, Sunhela. Often confused with yellow sapphire (Pukhraj) in Jyotish.
- Smoky Quartz — Dhumavati Sphatik
- Rutilated Quartz — Suvarna Mukhi (golden-faced)
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Crystals in Sanskrit and Hindi — Traditional Names
The Sanskrit, Hindi, and traditional Indian names for the crystals you know in English.
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Indian healing tradition has its own crystal vocabulary. The English name and the Sanskrit name often refer to slightly different ranges of stones — and the Sanskrit name carries cultural and ritual weight the English equivalent doesn't. Below, the traditional names for the crystals in our catalogue.
Quartz family
Coloured crystals
- Lapis Lazuli — Lajward (Persian-Hindi)
- Turquoise — Firoza
- Moonstone — Chandrakant (literally "moon-loved")
- Malachite — Dhanagar (rare)
- Sodalite — modern; sometimes called Neeli Spar
- Hematite — Loha-pashan ("iron-stone"). Bhasma form used in Ayurveda.
Earth and red crystals
- Carnelian — Hakeek (red variety)
- Red Jasper — Lal Hakeek
- Garnet — Tamra or Gomedh (the latter usually for Hessonite specifically — Rahu's gem)
- Tiger's Eye — Vyaghra-mani ("tiger gem")
Sacred forms
- Lingam — Shiva-lingam. Sacred form, not a crystal type itself. Made from various crystals.
- Mala — japa-mala. 108 beads for repetitive meditation practice. Sandalwood is most traditional but crystals (sphatik, rudraksha, tulsi) are widely used.
- Yantra — sacred geometry, often etched on crystal slabs. Not a form of the crystal but a layer of meaning placed on it.
When buying for a Vedic puja or ritual context, asking by Sanskrit name often gets you a more authentically-prepared piece. Most reputable Indian crystal sellers know both vocabularies.
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