Mohamed Hassan A Mohamed known as Mizo Amin sat with us in an interview where he has let us in on his gemstone collecting habit. Mizo owns more than 100 pieces. The basketball player is passionate about the love of the basketball game and gemstones. So, we asked him to tell us about his some of his top favorite gemstones out of his collection and the benefits of each stone.

Turquoise – The Crystal of Heaven’s Bridge

Mizo spoke to us about the symbolism of Turquoise in many cultures around the world, the turquoise was believed to be a tool used in building a bridge between the earth and heaven.  Turquoise is said to attract a lot of positivity such as in health, wealth and luck. The turquoise stone is said to allow its user to communicate with compassion, love and joy. For it promotes a positive mindset and gives you the confidence that everything will be alright.  

Citrine – The Crystal of Solid Sunshine

The yellow quartz Citrine also named as the “solidified sunshine”. Mizo told us that Citrine just like its yellowish color it brings positive vibrations, lifts your spirits up, and lightens up your life. It is known to be the brightness stone which pushes away the darkness and misery from your life. It is believed to remove obstacles from your life allowing you to get closer to achieving your dreams. 

Ruby – The Crystal of Ignited Passion

The player’s most favorite gemstone is the Ruby stone, described as the drop of the heart’s blood of Mother Earth in the East, this stone is suited for kings and queens. Ruby awakens your inner fire and encourages the solider in you to follow and pursue your dreams. It helps you express yourself, live life to the fullest and above all it helps you contribute to positively to humanity and keeps you motivated.

Peridot – The Crystal of Regeneration

Next is the Peridot stone, which Mizo referred to as the gemstone that is close to his heart. Peridot, is also known as Olivine, it is a crystal of self-construction that assists you to move on with your life. It helps you know yourself better and know your limits.

Green Tremolite – The Crystal of True Heart’s Desire

Next is Green Tremolite, it is a high vibration healing crystal which Mizo explained that it redeems one’s family concerns and makes you deal with matters with calmness. He went on and explained that Green Tremolite benefits also brings you stability, understanding and empathy to your relationships with others and with yourself.

Black Tourmaline – The Crystal of the Protected Path

The next gemstone is what Mizo described “precious”; it is called the Black Tourmaline. Black Tourmaline plays the role of your personal guardian through your life. It has a protective nature which removes troubles and dangers from your way, that could lead you to fall off track. Mizo said that what makes this gemstone special is that it allows you to always stay balanced mentally, as well as it allows you to positive self-discipline, which contributes to keeping you focused on what is truly meant for you.

Tiger’s Eye – The Crystal of Radiant Success

The player’s next favorite gemstone is the Tiger’s Eye. Mizo says that whenever he wears his ring with the golden sheen of the Tiger’s Eye everyone would shift eyes from his eyes to his fingers, it is what he called “super eye-catching beauty” and said he doesn’t mind the distraction. He said that whenever he wears this gemstone he doesn’t seem to get enough of its beauty. The Tiger’s Eye acts as a protective mirror deflecting harmful and undesirable energies away from you. At the same time, it lifts your spirit up and makes you feel powerful as it fills you with energy and thrive to success. Mizo advised us to wear this crystal in important meetings and schedules where we want to make an impact and shine.

Clear Quartz – The Master Crystal

Clear Quartz, known as the “universal crystal” as its name suggests it is one of the most easily found crystals around the world. According to Mizo this crystal is powerful because it links us humans with the earth and living things. Use Clear Quartz to bring you harmony and energy to your current life focus and enable you to embrace yourself and find balance within and around you.

Star Ruby – The Crystal of Great Love

Star Rubies are wonderful gemstones that display a six-ray star that shines like magic across the crystal surface. Mizo explained that the reason this gemstone is special is because of its star effect as it is very rare to have such an effect among rubies. He believes that these beautiful crystals are meant to attract unique individuals who have eyes and heart for art. When asked about the benefits of the Star Ruby, Mizo said that like Star Ruby shines it enables their users to shine through any circumstances and never lets the hardships dull the sparkle of their spirits.

Bloodstone – The Crystal of Compassionate Victory

As Mizo looked in deep thought while looking at this certain gemstone, we couldn’t help but ask him about it. The Bloodstone also called heliptrope is a dull green Chalcedony with red considerations of iron oxide or Red Jasper that look like spots of blood. Mizo went on to explain that there is a legend behind this gemstone that recounts to the story that this

precious stone was once just green, yet when Jesus was executed, his blood spilled upon the stone giving it the red sprinkles. This has permeated the gem with Christ’s vitality, giving the precious stone energies that energize mending, selflessness and strength against affliction. Bloodstone helps open your heart to everyone in your life even your opponents.