CRYSTAL CARE

Many crystals are fragile or friable.  Crystals that are layered or clustered can separate.  Crystals such as Selenite are water soluble.  Polished surfaces or natural points are easily scratched or damaged.  Tumbled stones are more durable.   You can keep tumbled stones in a bag together but other crystals should be kept apart.

When not using your crystals you should wrap them in a silk or velvet cloth or scarf.  This prevents scratching and protects the crystals.

Crystals need to be cleansed both before and after use as well as if you are purchasing it for the first time.  Rocks and crystals can hold negative vibrations from other people or though use, which can then be passed on the next time you use them.

A few types of crystals  never need cleansing.  Some of these are Citrine, Kyanite, Azeztulite.

Clear Quartz, Selenite, Carnelian cleanse other crystals, and can be used when a stone can not be placed into salt water to cleanse.  When used for this purpose you should always cleanse these stones to reset their vibrations.

CRYSTAL CLEANSING

Running Water or Salt Water

Crystals that are not friable, or jointed, or that do dissolve in water can be held in running water or placed in a jar of salt water.  When doing this, focus on the task with the intention that all negative energies are being washed away.

Sunlight or Moonlight

You can place the crystal in the sun or moon light for a few hours to power up and cleanse your crystals.  Make sure it is not a stone that will fade with sunlight (malachite is an example of this, as malachite is a high copper content and will start to turn a mint green if kept in direct sunlight)  Also keep in mind that some crystals when exposed to sunlight will cause a prism effect and can start a fire if the right material are around.  (Quartz Crystal will focus the light of the sun and can cause fires to combustible materials near by!!)

Sea Salt or Rocks Salt

Friable crystals and clusters can be left on top of sea salt or rock salt over night.  Make sure to remove every speck of salt when done, as salt can sometime react with your crystal causing damage to it.

Crystal Contact

Some crystals have the ability to cleanse other crystals while in their proximity or contact.  Selenite Charging plates are used to cleanse crystals as are Quartz Clusters.  Carnelian and Quartz Crystal can be placed in your crystal bag to help keep your crystals clear.

Smudging with a smudge stick

You can pass the crystal through the smoke, visualizing the smoke purifying your crystal.

*information take from our #1 selling Book The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall *