This mineral can be used to decrease self centeredness and to encourage the state of egolessness while facilitating the staying power of the self.  It allows one to take responsibility for happiness or unhappiness, for creating ones personal reality, and for recognizing and utilizing the powers of “self concept”.  It can further enhance ones self esteem when one maintains the honesty of ones relationship to reality.  It is an excellent stone to assist one in growing toward an egoless self confidence and self respect.
It provides for the manifestation of practicality and sensibility, relieving feelings of hostility and anger.  It assists in smoothing emotional irritations and reinforces ones understanding of the origin of these provocations or aggravations such that they may be avoided. 
It is said to bring one luck, a discerning mind and a charming manner; allowing one to actualize the beneficial character traits.
It assists one in self transformation, personal evolution and maintaining and/or regaining health…..as well as recognizing methods which will enable one to fully reach ones highest human potential!  It also emits energy to encourage one to develop inner strengths and resources, to live a joyous and creative life, and to contribute to the well being of the social structure of all humanity.