Cleansing crystals with water is a powerful way to energetically cleanse them. However some crystals are damaged by water or release harmful toxins when submerged they same way some will fade and crack in the sunlight. So below we wanted to share some info to help you decide which of your crystals are safe for use with water.
Any crystal that is rated 5 or below on the Mohs Hardness Scale should not be put in water. These crystals can crack and dissolve if left in water. There are also some hard crystals (above 5) that are considered unsafe for water; typically any crystal that contains minerals that can rust or release toxins in water.
What is Mohs Hardness Scale?
The Mohs Hardness Scale is a scale that ranges from 1-10 and each mineral is ranked based of the hardness of the certian minerals it contains. The harder the mineral, the higher on Mohs Scale it would be. The softer the mineral is the more likely it will be damaged by water. Any crytal that falls between a 1 and a 5 will be the most water sensitive.
1 Talc
2-3 Gypsum, Chrysocolla, Amber, Lepidolite, Pearl, Selenite, Halite (Rock Salt)
3-4 Calcite, Celestite, Cerussite, Coral, Azurite, Malachite, Angelite, Jet Stone
4-5 Fluorite, Rhodochrosite, Ammolite, Larimar, Charotie
5-6 Apatite, Apophyllite, Obsidian,Cats EYe,Chrome, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Opal, Rhodonite Hematite
6-7 Carnelian, Opalite, Peridot, Kyanite, Moonstone, Labradorite, Amazonite, Chrysoprase, Chalcedony, Zicron, Bloodstone, Jade
7-8 Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Amethyst, Citrine, Agate, Rose Quartz, Jasper, Garnet, Mookite, Smoky Quartz,Jasper, Garnet, Danburite, Ametrine, Aventurine, Kunzite, Onyx
8-9 Topaz, Goshenite, Morganite, Beryl, Aquamarine, Emerald
9-10 Corundum, Ruby, Sapphire
10 Diamond
Crystals that are safe in water:
Hard Crystals-
Most Quartz: clear quartz, rose quartz, smoky quartz, amethyst, citrine
Agate
Aventurine
Jasper
Tiger’s Eye
Soft Crystals-
Amber
Jet Stone
Chrysocolla
No Contact Water Method:
This technique can be used on crystals that are considered no safe for water. Simply put out a glass of water next to your crystals. This is especially great for making moon water; simply put the water container and your crystals in the windowsill during the full moon for a powerful cleansing and recharging.
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