A healing stone is a gemstone that has been identified as having beneficial properties, such as healing, beautifying, strengthening, and healing. Some of the stones that have been identified as having these properties are calcite, gypsum, agate, jasper, pringle, and moonstone. There are also other gemstones that have been used as healing stones, such as turquoise, emerald, and catlinite.

There are several reasons why healing stones have been used in the past. One of the most common reasons is that the gemstones are thought to have beneficial properties. Another reason is that the stones are believed to help heal certain illnesses and diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.