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
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.