Did you know that not all crystals are safe to be washed in water? Some will disintegrate and some will leach chemicals into water. Some will lose their shine or will even dissolve if left in water too long. Knowing which crystals should be kept away from prolonged contact with water is important knowledge. So, here’s a list of crystals that are not water safe.
Apatite, Desert Rose, Hematite, Opal, Turquoise, Ulexite, Pyrite, Labradorite, Fluorite, Apophyllite, Azurite, Gypsum, Lepidolite, Selenite, Celestite, Halite, Malachite and Tangerine Quartz.
So you want to use crystals in your bath, outside, or in an Elixir? What do you use? Below is a list of Water Infusion Safe Crystals.
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Jasper, Aventurine, Black Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Carnelian and Citrine.
It’s important to note that when talking about crystals and water, most crystals will not be affected by water in a short amount of time such as in a rainstorm. Just dry off your crystal when you can.
There are some crystals that are sensitive to sunlight and should not be placed in direct sunlight for a prolonged amount of time. A good example of this is placing crystals in a window sill or outside in the sunlight. The result of direct sunlight for too long will be fading. Here is a list of crystals that are sensitive to direct, prolonged sunlight.
Amethyst, Calcite, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Celestite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Quartz, Kunzite, Turquoise, Fluorite, and Citrine.