as the heading goes,where from, are the descriptions of what each stone does, this whole thing seem like some new age hippies got too much inspired.

This really isn't a new age phenomena.  Interest in the healing properties of gemstones is an ancient phenomena that happens to still hold appeal today.  Most ancient cultures valued gems to prevent illness, misfortune and positively influence the spirit of the wearer.

It is very interesting and fun to know how the physical and optical properties and/or physical appearance of a stone have been creatively related to its believed metaphysical power.

Ancient Greeks used to wear them in their breastplates etc
And yeah agianto its very interesting how each one is formed and how the particular minerals get into the form etc. Was going through an old book actually the other night. Amazing stuff.
I think Gem is the authority.

I don't mean to be rude, but have you even done any research on gems and their qualities?
Your heading confuses me as its seen as a question - which can be seen from one pt of view (mine) as an inquiring question. So you're a little interested?
Well if you are then do some searching and reading, put some effort into it.

But I can relate your story to one of mine, my mother always used to laugh at me when I bought a new crystal home, she used to say oh jees what are you doing again with those bunch of rocks! you spend all your money on a bunch of klippe! (AKA rocks) heehee It was said in jest, and its actually quite funny if you put yourself in the shoes of someone who see's the earth as earth and the cloud as a cloud. She's a very practical person. Black and white. heehee

What YOU think is what YOU get.