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I would say this stone is carnelian/agate. Carnelian is usually sold in metaphysical stores as a solid orange stone but it is actually part of the agate family so that's why your stone is banded.
-Vara

Crystals absolutely affect others. To prevent this, hold the stone in your hands and communicate to it that it is to work with your energy only. Form a very strong bond it that treats is as a limb to your very own body. Specifically instruct it to help only you and explain why. You will get some fee...

I love wearing stones! I also sleep with one or more under my pillow. I also hold a stone between my hands, connect with it from my heart chakra, then tell/show it what I want to use it for then place it somewhere visible or hidden around my home. I also combine specific stones together in a bag for...

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I would also suggest Amethyst, Smokey/Smoky Quartz, Blue Lace Agate, Aquamarine, and Moonstone to help with relaxing those emotions and bringing some emotional balance and altering your thoughts during those stressful times.
-Vara

I'm not sure. It looks like snow quartz or selenite. Try taking pictures of the stone in question from different angles and/or in different lighting situations.
-Vara

Thank you so much for this insight post!

Hello belle88, I realize this might be a little late. I would suggest starting with Amethyst, Citrine or Clear Quartz. (In truth, the first two are Clear Quartz with what geologists call "impurities" that cause the color to change.) One of my favorite online sites to purchase stones from is healingc...