26th of August, 2024
Crystal Safety
Surprisingly, there are some safety precautions you should take while handling crystals since you must protect the effectiveness of your crystals as well as protect yourself from the potential toxicity of certain crystals.
Some crystals cannot go together because of conflicting energies, or because other crystals could scratch softer crystals. Some crystals also can't go in water or be exposed to excessive amounts of sunlight.
Crystals that shouldn't be kept together
It's best to separate crystals that have opposite energies to prevent their effects from being canceled out or disrupted.
Do NOT Combine:
Malachite and Diamond
Opal and Garnet
Amethyst with Carnelian or Citrine
Golden Labradorite and Turquoise
Rose quartz with Golde or Pyrite
Tiger's Eye and Boji Stones
Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli
Selenite and Black Tourmaline
Clear Quartz and Hematite
Carnelian and Moonstone
If I kept going, I would be naming crystals forever, so in general always look up a combination before combining crystals.
additionally, Selenite, Amber, Opal, Satin Spar, Celestite, and Malachite should be kept separate or be handled with very carefully since they are soft crystals that can scratch and abrade easily.
Crystals that shouldn't get wet
Some crystals are sensitive to water due to their composition. Water can dissolve, crack, or change the color of crystals. Some Crystals contain metals that react negatively with water, potentially creating harmful substances.
Always look up whether a crystal can be exposed to water before choosing to cleanse crystals with water.
Do NOT expose these crystals to water: Selenite, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Fluorite, Lepidolite, Gypsm, Celestite, Apophyllite, Calcite
Store water sensitive crystals in a dry place.
Crystals that can get wet
Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Carnelian, Agate, Jasper, Aventurine, Tiger's Eye
Other Cleansing Methods:
Singing Bowls, incense, Moonlight, A bed of dry salt, Sunlight*
However, not all crystals can be exposed to excessive amounts of sunlight. Excessive exposure to the sun can cause crystals to fade or change color, get dry or brittle, or crack.
Crystals that can't be exposed to the sun
Amegreen, Amethyst, Ametrine,
Apatite, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Auralite-23
Aventurine, Beryl, Calcite, Celestite, Chrysoprase, Citrine,
Clear Quartz, Fluoride, Hiddenite, Kunzite,
Opal, Prasiolite, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Smoky Quartz,
Super Seven, Topaz, Turquoise, and Unakite
Crystals that can be exposed to sun
Black Obsidian, Black Onyx, Carnelian, Howlite, Jade, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Morganite, Malachite, Tourmaline, Sunstone (It's in the name!! ;D)
Even if a crystal fades from being exposed from the sun, this doesn't diminish it's properties or energy. If a crystal breaks, it still retains it's metaphysical properties.
Crystal Toxicity:
Certain crystals and minerals can be toxic due to their chemical composition. Many contain heavy metals, arsenic, or radioactive elements that can be harmful if ingested, inhaled as dust, or dissolved in water.
However, in most cases, crystals that are considered toxic are safe to handled if you don't create dust or wash your hands after handling them.
View a full list of crystals toxicity here
