Crystal Care

Crystals are natural mineral compositions and can begin to break down when exposed to certain elements of nature. Here is a quick list of crystals that should be kept away from sun, water and ingestion. Always do your own research as well!

Some crystals fade when exposed to the sun:

Amethyst
Aquamarine
Aventurine
Beryl
Citrine
Fluorite
Kunzite
Rose Quartz
Sapphire
Smokey Quartz

Some crystals disintegrate or crack when exposed to water:

Amber
Angelite
Azurite
Calcite
Labradorite
Lepidolite
Moonstone
Kunzite
Kyanite
Opals
Red coral
Selenite
Turquoise

Easy way to remember: Many stones that end in “ite” are not water-friendly.

Some crystals are toxic and harmful if ingested:

Amazonite
Amber
Angelite
Aragonite
Azurite
Celestite aka Celestine
Chalcopyrite (Peacock Stone, Peacock Ore)
Charoite
Chrysacolla (Chrysocolla)
Cobaltocalcite (Pink Cobalt Calcite)
Copper
Emerald
Feldspar
Fluorite
Garnet
Garnierite
Hematite
Howlite
Kunzite
Kyanite
Labradorite
Lapis Lazuli
Leopard (Skin) Jasper
Malachite
Moldavite
Moonstone
Ocean Jasper - iron
Pyrite (Fool's Gold, Inca Gold)
Stibnite
Tiger's Eye
Topaz
Tourmaline
Turquoise

Using or wearing, stones or crystals, does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your Health Care Professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your Health Care Professional.