Jet becomes electrically charged when rubbed with wood or silk.
Jet is an excellent stone for use in magic rituals to draw and channel the elements of the earth's energies in a desired direction.

Jet protects and purifies.
Jet neutralizes negative energies. Hold a piece of jet to clear negative vibrations.

Jet is related to fossilised wood as it is bituminous wood compacted over thousands and thousands of years. In terms of energetic properties jet is associated with dispelling fears and negative thoughts and is also calming and helps in reduction of depression.

Jet is also known as black amber, although it is not actually an amber, but rather fossilized coal. It was used extensively in mourning jewelry in Victorian times and was considered a stone for alleviating and bringing grief to the surface to be healed. It has also historically been used as a protection stone and is said to have very powerful protection energies to ward off evil, negativity, and psychic attacks. It is also said to protect finances and protect from depression. Jet is related primarily to the base chakra, but when used on the upper chakras it helps kundalini move to the crown chakra. Mystically, jet is considered a stone of sympathy, healing grief, psychic experiences. It is said by intuitive sources to be an excellent calming stone, and helpful for treating epilepsy, migraines, stomach pain, colds, glandular problems, and lumpathic problems.