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I’m looking to get in to crystals, specifically 4 or 5 to have on my altar that correspond with the elements. Any suggestions?
I have a few!
Earth:
- Hematite
- Petrified Wood
- Jet
- Tree Agate
- Moss Agate
- PIcture Jasper
- Rhodonite
- Garnet
- Labradorite
- Tiger’s Eye
- Amazonite
- Adventurine
- Emerald
- Onyx
Air:
- Blue Calcite
- Amethyst
- Lapis Lazuli
- Citrine
- Ametrine
- Angelite
- Azurite
- Labradorite
- Celestite
- Flourite
- Moonstone
- Selenite
- Diamond
- Opal
- Topaz
Fire:
- Sunstone
- Fire Agate
- TIger’s Eye
- Fire Opal
- Citrine
- Cinnabar
- Ametrine
- Carnelian
- Topaz
- Ruby
- Obsidian
Water:
- Blue Adventurine
- Amethyst
- Lapis Lazuli
- Flourite
- Opal
- Lepitolite
- Blue lace Agate
- Amazonite
- Aquamarine
- Chrysocolla
Correspondences may vary. These are just my own suggestions, so you may find they work differently for you, so take it with a grain of salt! You will see a couple on here a few times because I do associate some crystals with multiple elements. Obviously this isn’t a complete list of stones available, I was trying to do this by memory, but that should at least get you started! Good luck!
Crystal Safety, Revisited
There’s an awesome post going around by @prettycitywitch that discusses crystal care and toxicity. I noticed a few errors in it, just due to the source that was used, so I contacted her and got permission to rewrite it to ensure the most accurate information possible is spread around in the witchy community. I’ve gone through every crystal in her list and added a few others.
Everything in this list has been confirmed by the Gemological Institute of America Laboratory (one of the foremost in gemological research), multiple published mineralogical sources, and/or at least two online mineralogical databases. Crystals of particular concern in each category have been bolded; the other listed crystals have a bit of wiggle room.
Crystals affected by sunlight or heat
Most crystals (including nearly all in this list) are safe to expose to sunlight temporarily – you can wear them in jewelry during the day, for example, but don’t leave them in your windowsill for weeks. In general, colorless crystals may be left in the sun indefinitely, while colored (especially pink) crystals should be stored in a place that doesn’t get direct sun all day. Heat, on the other hand, can easily affect many crystals, but usually only at high temperatures (steam or a jeweler’s torch), so I’ve only included the ones that could be damaged by relatively low temperatures.
- Amber – may crack in heat
- Amethyst – may fade over time; safe to expose to sun temporarily
- Apophyllite – heat can cause flaking; sunlight is fine as long as the specimen is kept cool
- Maxixe (dark blue beryl) – fades extremely quickly to pale brown in sunlight; color can only be restored through irradiation
- Azurite – will fade over time with exposure to sunlight; store in a dark, cool environment
- Celestine – fades in long exposure to sunlight
- Chrysoprase – may fade in sunlight; restoration of color sometimes possible through prolonged storage in water
- Fluorite – occasionally can fade in sunlight
- Hackmanite – exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
- Hiddenite – unstable in sunlight and heat to a lesser degree than kunzite
- Kunzite – will fade drastically in sunlight; indoor incandescent light can also slowly affect this stone
- Larimar – fades over time when exposed to sunlight and heat
- Morganite – deeper colors or more lilac hues can fade in sunlight
- Opal – fading is minimal, but sunlight, heat, and changes in air pressure can cause internal fracturing called “crazing”
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – may lose color or turn dull in sunlight or heat
- Sulfur – extremely heat-sensitive; crystals may fracture or burst if left in the sun or held in your hand
- Topaz – irradiated stones may fade in direct sunlight
- Tugtupite – exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
- Vanadinite – may darken and lose transparency in sunlight
- Zircon – heat-treated stones may revert to original color over time in sunlight; avoid exposure to UV lights (tanning beds, nail salons, etc)
Water-soluble crystals
Though many crystals will eventually be worn away by water mostly due to tiny particles of other substances suspended in the water, there are very few that will dissolve in water in any significant way. Contrary to what some believe, most crystals with the suffix ‘-ite’ aren’t water-soluble; ‘-ite’ simply means ‘stone’ and is part of most mineralogical names.
- Anhydrite – not water-soluble, but instead will absorb water and convert to gypsum; store in a dry environment and do not submerge
- Boji stone – not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron component
- Calcite – somewhat soluble in slightly acidic water; neutral or slightly alkaline water is usually safe; negligible dissolution in air due to gaseous carbon dioxide
- Celestine – very slightly soluble
- Chalcanthite – easily soluble in water, but must be stored in a humid environment
- Chalcopyrite – not soluble, but may rust due to iron content
- Fluorite – very slightly soluble
- Halite – easily dissolves in water; moisture from your skin or humidity in the air can eat away at crystals
- Hematite – not water-soluble, but exposed rough areas may rust
- Magnesite – slightly soluble; solubility increases with presence of salt
- Magnetite – not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron content
- Malachite – slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
- Marcasite – water may trigger decomposition into melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid
- Mica (muscovite, fuchsite, lepidolite, etc) – plate or sheet-like specimens may absorb water into cleavage planes and begin to break apart; aggregated crystals are safe in water
- Pyrite – exposure to water, including high-humidity environments, can trigger breakdown
- Rhodochrosite – slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
- Sulfur – soluble in warm water; may form sulfuric acid over time if left in a wet or humid environment
- Ulexite – dissolves in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water
Acid-soluble crystals
A large number of crystals will dissolve in acid. Many only dissolve in strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid – I won’t list those here because it generally won’t be a concern. There is very little information on mineral solubility in weak acids, such as vinegar, so this list is incomplete. But really, why are you soaking any of your crystals in acid?
- Amber – “young amber” is soluble in a large number of chemicals
- Aragonite – easily soluble, even in dilute acids; effervesces
- Atacamite – readily soluble in acids
- Azurite – may be slightly soluble
- Calcite – easily soluble; effervesces
- Lapis lazuli – composed of a number of minerals, including calcite, which may be acid-soluble; acetone and other substances may remove dye
- Magnesite – slightly soluble in acids
- Malachite – readily soluble in acids; color may also be affected
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – soluble in acids; surface will become dull and pitted
- Rhodochrosite – slightly soluble in warm acids; effervesces
- Smithsonite – effervesces and dissolves in acids
Crystals affected by salt
Salt is a dehydrator, so any hydrated crystal may be damaged by it. Salt has a hardness of 2 to 2.5 and may scratch any mineral softer than this. It is safe to put non-hydrated crystals of a hardness between 2.5 and 7 in salt, but very fine scratches may occur due to impurities; don’t put cabochons or faceted stones in this hardness range in salt.
- Apophyllite – may dehydrate in salt, resulting in flaking; usually not an issue unless combined with heat
- Cavansite – may dehydrate
- Chalcanthite – dehydrates easily, forming potentially dangerous powder; store in a humid environment
- Gypsum (including selenite) – hardness of 2; may be scratched by salt; may dehydrate to anhydrite
- Opal – will dehydrate and develop internal fractures called “crazing”; store in a wet or humid environment
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – may become dull and pitted
- Stilbite – may dehydrate
Potentially dangerous crystals
In general, crystals are pretty safe – handling them is usually okay. Many crystals do have somewhat dangerous elements, such as aluminum-bearing garnets, but they’re “locked” in the crystal structure in a way that prevents them from harming us unless the crystal is powdered or dissolved and inhaled/ingested. The occasional garnet or moonstone gem water won’t hurt you in the slightest.
Because there’s no way for this list to be ‘complete’ – I don’t know what unusual stones you might have – I advise you to never make gem waters with or otherwise ingest
- powdery, very fine, or fibrous crystals;
- crystals which you have not identified;
- metal ores;
- metals, with the exceptions of gold, platinum, tungsten, and titanium; and
- stones composed of a variety of minerals.
Don’t use these crystals for gem water, elixir, massage oil, etc. Don’t put these crystals in your mouth or otherwise insert them into your body.
- Adamite – contains arsenic
- Amazonite – generally safe, but the color is usually caused by traces of lead; don’t use flaky or powdery specimens in gem waters
- Atacamite – contains copper
- Aurichalcite – contains copper and zinc
- Azurite – contains copper
- Boji stone – composition can vary, so some stones may have dangerous components
- Brochantite – contains copper
- Cerussite – ore of lead; wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust
- Chalcanthite – contains copper; wash hands after handling; do not rub eyes after handling; do not inhale; do not ingest
- Chalcopyrite – ore of copper
- Chrysocolla – contains copper
- Cinnabar – ore of mercury; always wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust; never ingest in any form; do not heat; massive (aggregate) cinnabar can contain elemental mercury which is very easily absorbed by the body
- Conichalcite – contains copper and arsenic
- Cuprite – contains copper; do not ingest
- Dioptase – delicate, may break or crumble into powder; contains copper
- Eilat stone – contains copper
- Galena – ore of lead; wash hands after handling; flaky/crumbly specimens are common, be careful not to inhale dust
- Malachite – contains copper
- Marcasite – decomposes to melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid; do not ingest; wash hands after handling; do not inhale
- Mohawkite – contains copper and arsenic; may contain other toxins
- Psilomelane – contains barium
- Pyrite – broken-down pyrite can contain sulfuric acid; do not ingest; if pyrite appears blackish or crumbly, wash hands after handling
- Realgar – contains arsenic; wash hands after handling; never ingest
- Serpentine (sp. chrysotile) – safe unless fibrous; do not inhale; asbestos
- Stibnite – very soft; contains antimony
- Sulfur – can form sulfuric acid when in contact with moisture
- Turquoise – usually safe unless powdery; contains copper
- Vanadinite – contains lead; may have traces of arsenic
- Wulfenite – ore of lead and molybdenum; do not ingest or inhale
A few final safety reminders
⚠️ Never swallow any crystals, because some otherwise safe crystals can interact with your stomach acids and produce dangerous chemicals.
⚠️ Never crush, powder, or dissolve crystals with the intention of inhaling or ingesting them – fine powders and solutions make elements more accessible to the body.
⚠️ Wash your crystals in water and gentle soap before making any gem waters, elixirs, etc. with them. Even if the crystal itself is safe, it may have been in contact with other dangerous crystals or chemicals.
⚠️ Never make gem water, elixirs, etc. with crystals that are on/in matrix (the base rock the crystals grew from). You don’t know what the matrix is composed of, and it may contain dangerous minerals or elements.
⚠️ Never burn, hold in a candle flame, or intentionally heat your crystals. Intentional heating should only be performed by a jewelry or gemstone professional in a controlled environment.
The sole exception to this is anhydrite without matrix, which may be carefully raised to 200°C (~400°F), dry heat, to dehydrate it and change any gypsum components back to anhydrite. Be aware that this process can occasionally result in fractures, breakage, or internal damage to the stone.Keep yourself and your crystals safe, everyone! There’s no way for this list to be complete, because there are thousands of minerals out there, so please feel free to contact me if you have questions about any particular stones!
The new and improved and scientist-approved Crystal Safety post!
Many thanks to @theroleplayingpagan for pulling this together!!
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Crystal Safety, Revisited
There’s an awesome post going around by @prettycitywitch that discusses crystal care and toxicity. I noticed a few errors in it, just due to the source that was used, so I contacted her and got permission to rewrite it to ensure the most accurate information possible is spread around in the witchy community. I’ve gone through every crystal in her list and added a few others.
Everything in this list has been confirmed by the Gemological Institute of America Laboratory (one of the foremost in gemological research), multiple published mineralogical sources, and/or at least two online mineralogical databases. Crystals of particular concern in each category have been bolded; the other listed crystals have a bit of wiggle room.
Crystals affected by sunlight or heat
Most crystals (including nearly all in this list) are safe to expose to sunlight temporarily – you can wear them in jewelry during the day, for example, but don’t leave them in your windowsill for weeks. In general, colorless crystals may be left in the sun indefinitely, while colored (especially pink) crystals should be stored in a place that doesn’t get direct sun all day. Heat, on the other hand, can easily affect many crystals, but usually only at high temperatures (steam or a jeweler’s torch), so I’ve only included the ones that could be damaged by relatively low temperatures.
- Amber – may crack in heat
- Amethyst – may fade over time; safe to expose to sun temporarily
- Apophyllite – heat can cause flaking; sunlight is fine as long as the specimen is kept cool
- Maxixe (dark blue beryl) – fades extremely quickly to pale brown in sunlight; color can only be restored through irradiation
- Azurite – will fade over time with exposure to sunlight; store in a dark, cool environment
- Celestine – fades in long exposure to sunlight
- Chrysoprase – may fade in sunlight; restoration of color sometimes possible through prolonged storage in water
- Fluorite – occasionally can fade in sunlight
- Hackmanite – exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
- Hiddenite – unstable in sunlight and heat to a lesser degree than kunzite
- Kunzite – will fade drastically in sunlight; indoor incandescent light can also slowly affect this stone
- Larimar – fades over time when exposed to sunlight and heat
- Morganite – deeper colors or more lilac hues can fade in sunlight
- Opal – fading is minimal, but sunlight, heat, and changes in air pressure can cause internal fracturing called “crazing”
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – may lose color or turn dull in sunlight or heat
- Sulfur – extremely heat-sensitive; crystals may fracture or burst if left in the sun or held in your hand
- Topaz – irradiated stones may fade in direct sunlight
- Tugtupite – exhibits tenebrescence, a temporary change in color due to sun exposure; will return to original color if kept in a dark area
- Vanadinite – may darken and lose transparency in sunlight
- Zircon – heat-treated stones may revert to original color over time in sunlight; avoid exposure to UV lights (tanning beds, nail salons, etc)
Water-soluble crystals
Though many crystals will eventually be worn away by water mostly due to tiny particles of other substances suspended in the water, there are very few that will dissolve in water in any significant way. Contrary to what some believe, most crystals with the suffix ‘-ite’ aren’t water-soluble; ‘-ite’ simply means ‘stone’ and is part of most mineralogical names.
- Anhydrite – not water-soluble, but instead will absorb water and convert to gypsum; store in a dry environment and do not submerge
- Boji stone – not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron component
- Calcite – somewhat soluble in slightly acidic water; neutral or slightly alkaline water is usually safe; negligible dissolution in air due to gaseous carbon dioxide
- Celestine – very slightly soluble
- Chalcanthite – easily soluble in water, but must be stored in a humid environment
- Chalcopyrite – not soluble, but may rust due to iron content
- Fluorite – very slightly soluble
- Halite – easily dissolves in water; moisture from your skin or humidity in the air can eat away at crystals
- Hematite – not water-soluble, but exposed rough areas may rust
- Magnesite – slightly soluble; solubility increases with presence of salt
- Magnetite – not water-soluble, but may rust due to iron content
- Malachite – slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
- Marcasite – water may trigger decomposition into melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid
- Mica (muscovite, fuchsite, lepidolite, etc) – plate or sheet-like specimens may absorb water into cleavage planes and begin to break apart; aggregated crystals are safe in water
- Pyrite – exposure to water, including high-humidity environments, can trigger breakdown
- Rhodochrosite – slightly soluble in water containing carbon dioxide
- Sulfur – soluble in warm water; may form sulfuric acid over time if left in a wet or humid environment
- Ulexite – dissolves in hot water; slightly soluble in cold water
Acid-soluble crystals
A large number of crystals will dissolve in acid. Many only dissolve in strong acids, such as hydrochloric acid – I won’t list those here because it generally won’t be a concern. There is very little information on mineral solubility in weak acids, such as vinegar, so this list is incomplete. But really, why are you soaking any of your crystals in acid?
- Amber – “young amber” is soluble in a large number of chemicals
- Aragonite – easily soluble, even in dilute acids; effervesces
- Atacamite – readily soluble in acids
- Azurite – may be slightly soluble
- Calcite – easily soluble; effervesces
- Lapis lazuli – composed of a number of minerals, including calcite, which may be acid-soluble; acetone and other substances may remove dye
- Magnesite – slightly soluble in acids
- Malachite – readily soluble in acids; color may also be affected
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – soluble in acids; surface will become dull and pitted
- Rhodochrosite – slightly soluble in warm acids; effervesces
- Smithsonite – effervesces and dissolves in acids
Crystals affected by salt
Salt is a dehydrator, so any hydrated crystal may be damaged by it. Salt has a hardness of 2 to 2.5 and may scratch any mineral softer than this. It is safe to put non-hydrated crystals of a hardness between 2.5 and 7 in salt, but very fine scratches may occur due to impurities; don’t put cabochons or faceted stones in this hardness range in salt.
- Apophyllite – may dehydrate in salt, resulting in flaking; usually not an issue unless combined with heat
- Cavansite – may dehydrate
- Chalcanthite – dehydrates easily, forming potentially dangerous powder; store in a humid environment
- Gypsum (including selenite) – hardness of 2; may be scratched by salt; may dehydrate to anhydrite
- Opal – will dehydrate and develop internal fractures called “crazing”; store in a wet or humid environment
- Pearl (& mother-of-pearl) – may become dull and pitted
- Stilbite – may dehydrate
Potentially dangerous crystals
In general, crystals are pretty safe – handling them is usually okay. Many crystals do have somewhat dangerous elements, such as aluminum-bearing garnets, but they’re “locked” in the crystal structure in a way that prevents them from harming us unless the crystal is powdered or dissolved and inhaled/ingested. The occasional garnet or moonstone gem water won’t hurt you in the slightest.
Because there’s no way for this list to be ‘complete’ – I don’t know what unusual stones you might have – I advise you to never make gem waters with or otherwise ingest
- powdery, very fine, or fibrous crystals;
- crystals which you have not identified;
- metal ores;
- metals, with the exceptions of gold, platinum, tungsten, and titanium; and
- stones composed of a variety of minerals.
Don’t use these crystals for gem water, elixir, massage oil, etc. Don’t put these crystals in your mouth or otherwise insert them into your body.
- Adamite – contains arsenic
- Amazonite – generally safe, but the color is usually caused by traces of lead; don’t use flaky or powdery specimens in gem waters
- Atacamite – contains copper
- Aurichalcite – contains copper and zinc
- Azurite – contains copper
- Boji stone – composition can vary, so some stones may have dangerous components
- Brochantite – contains copper
- Cerussite – ore of lead; wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust
- Chalcanthite – contains copper; wash hands after handling; do not rub eyes after handling; do not inhale; do not ingest
- Chalcopyrite – ore of copper
- Chrysocolla – contains copper
- Cinnabar – ore of mercury; always wash hands after handling; do not inhale dust; never ingest in any form; do not heat; massive (aggregate) cinnabar can contain elemental mercury which is very easily absorbed by the body
- Conichalcite – contains copper and arsenic
- Cuprite – contains copper; do not ingest
- Dioptase – delicate, may break or crumble into powder; contains copper
- Eilat stone – contains copper
- Galena – ore of lead; wash hands after handling; flaky/crumbly specimens are common, be careful not to inhale dust
- Malachite – contains copper
- Marcasite – decomposes to melanterite, which contains sulfuric acid; do not ingest; wash hands after handling; do not inhale
- Mohawkite – contains copper and arsenic; may contain other toxins
- Psilomelane – contains barium
- Pyrite – broken-down pyrite can contain sulfuric acid; do not ingest; if pyrite appears blackish or crumbly, wash hands after handling
- Realgar – contains arsenic; wash hands after handling; never ingest
- Serpentine (sp. chrysotile) – safe unless fibrous; do not inhale; asbestos
- Stibnite – very soft; contains antimony
- Sulfur – can form sulfuric acid when in contact with moisture
- Turquoise – usually safe unless powdery; contains copper
- Vanadinite – contains lead; may have traces of arsenic
- Wulfenite – ore of lead and molybdenum; do not ingest or inhale
A few final safety reminders
⚠️ Never swallow any crystals, because some otherwise safe crystals can interact with your stomach acids and produce dangerous chemicals.
⚠️ Never crush, powder, or dissolve crystals with the intention of inhaling or ingesting them – fine powders and solutions make elements more accessible to the body.
⚠️ Wash your crystals in water and gentle soap before making any gem waters, elixirs, etc. with them. Even if the crystal itself is safe, it may have been in contact with other dangerous crystals or chemicals.
⚠️ Never make gem water, elixirs, etc. with crystals that are on/in matrix (the base rock the crystals grew from). You don’t know what the matrix is composed of, and it may contain dangerous minerals or elements.
⚠️ Never burn, hold in a candle flame, or intentionally heat your crystals. Intentional heating should only be performed by a jewelry or gemstone professional in a controlled environment.
The sole exception to this is anhydrite without matrix, which may be carefully raised to 200°C (~400°F), dry heat, to dehydrate it and change any gypsum components back to anhydrite. Be aware that this process can occasionally result in fractures, breakage, or internal damage to the stone.Keep yourself and your crystals safe, everyone! There’s no way for this list to be complete, because there are thousands of minerals out there, so please feel free to contact me if you have questions about any particular stones!
The new and improved and scientist-approved Crystal Safety post!
Many thanks to @theroleplayingpagan for pulling this together!!
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Angel Aura Aliens! This is an original design by me! Available as necklaces either with or without an angel aura crystal, or with a star gem or round gem tummy! Keychains coming soon.
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Crystal Safety
Source: Healing Crystals Love
These crystals will fade in the sunlight:
- Amethyst
- Rose Quartz, Aquamarine
- Smoky Quartz
- Kunzite
- Hiddenite
- Spodumene
- Fluorite
These crystals will dissolve in water:
- Halite
- Sulfates: Borates, Calcite, Gypsum
- Lapis Lazuli
- Turquoise
- Ivory
- Pyrite: degrades when stored at high humidity. (Place silica drying gel in the container to absorb moisture)
When In doubt, most crystals are water soluble if:
- End in “ite”
- Moh’s Hardness less than 6
- Scratches easily with a steel knife
These crystals will dissolve in acid solutions (such as acetone & vinegar):
- Calcite
- Gypsum
- Limestone
- Marble
- Amber (acetone: contained in most nail polish remover)
These crystals will produce POISONOUS gasses when HEATED:
- Cinnabar
- Realgar
- Stibnite
Wash your hands after handling them and do not eat while working with them.
These crystals ARE TOXIC to INGEST:
Minerals and metals containing:
- Aluminum
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Copper
- Lead
- Mercury
- Zinc
These Crystals will get damaged by Salt:
Any raw, rough stone. Any stone with hardness under 7. If you are not sure, use another method.
- Amber
- Angelite
- Azurite
- ALL Calcites
- Dioptase
- Imperial Topaz
- Fire Opal
- Kyanite
- Kunzite
- Malachite
- Moonstone
- Opal
- Red Coral
- Selenite
- Turquoise
DO NOT make Gem Elixirs, Gem Waters, or Massage Oils & DO NOT Ingest, Consume, or Put in Your Mouth:
- Adamite – zinc, copper
- Amazonite – copper
- Amber – toxic dust, fumes, possible ingestive toxicity
- Angelite – lead, sulphur
- Aragonite-
- Atacamite – copper
- Auricalcite – zinc and copper
- Azurite – copper
- Boji-stones/Kansas Pop Rocks (may contain sulphur)
- Bronchantite – copper
- Cerrusite – sulphur, molybdenum
- Chalcantite (aka “blue shit”) – copper
- Chalcopyrite (Peacock Stone, Peacock Ore) – copper and sulphur
- Chrysacolla (Chrysocolla) – copper
- Cinnabar – mercury
- Cobaltocalcite (Pink Cobalt Calcite) – cobalt
- Conicalcite – copper
- Copper – copper
- Coral – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in
- Cuprite – copper
- Diopside – copper
- Dioptase – copper
- Eliat Stone – copper
- Emerald – aluminum
- Garnet – aluminum
- Gem Silica – copper
- Galena/ Galenite – lead
- Garnierite (Genthite, Falcondoite) – nickel
- Hiddenite – aluminum
- Iolite – aluminum
- Kansas Pop Rocks – may contain sulphur
- Kunzite – aluminum
- Kyanite – aluminum
- Labradorite – aluminum
- Lapis Lazuli – may contain copper, sulphur
- Marcasite (Markasite) – sulphur
- Magnetite (Lodestone) – iron in large quantities
- Malachite – copper
- Meteorite – may contain many toxic substances
- Mohawkite – copper, arsenic
- Moldavite – aluminum
- Molybdenum – molybdenum
- Moonstone – may contain aluminum or other toxic substances
- Mother of Pearl – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in
- Opal – toxic dust for inhalation
- Pearl – organic, may contain bacteria as well as pollutants from toxic materials in the water it forms in
- Psiomelane – barium
- Pyrite (Fool’s Gold) – sulphur
- Quartz (Do Not Inhale Dust) – toxic dust for inhalation
- Realgar – sulfur, arsenic
- Rhodocrosite (Rhodochrosite) – lead
- Ruby – aluminum
- Sapphire – aluminum
- Sodalite – aluminum
- Spinel – may contain aluminum, zinc
- Stibnite – lead, antimony
- Smithsonite (Galmei, Zinc spar)- zinc, may contain copper
- Sulphur – sulphur
- Tiger’s Eye
- Topaz
- Tourmaline, Watermelon – aluminum
- Turquoise – copper
- Uranium – radioactive mineral
- Vanadanite – lead
- Variscite – aluminum
- Wulfenite – lead, molybdenum
Reblogging to spread the word and keep all my fellow witches safe!
Crystals that are NOT suitable for placing in water / making gem water
This list will explain common stones that are either toxic to use for drinking in gem water or stones that are soluble in water. 🙂
Alunite: Non toxic but soluble in water
Anglesite: Toxic and slightly soluble in water
Arsenopyrite: Potentially toxic
Azurite: Harmful
Azurite-Malachite: Harmful
Azurite-Pseudomalachite: Harmful
Bunsenite: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact
Calomel: Possibly hazardous to health
Cerussite: Toxic
Chalcanthite: Harmful; easily soluble in water
Cinnabar: Very toxic!
Cinnabar-Opal: The cinnabar stored in the opal is toxic
Crocoite: Toxic
Cuprite: Harmful
Durangite: Potentially toxic
Eclipse Stone: Limestone with orpiment, toxic
Eilat Stone: Harmful
Erythrite: Potentially toxic
Fiedlerite: Toxic
Fluorite, Antozonite variety: Potentially harmful
Galenite: Toxic and slightly soluble in water
Gaspeite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact
Greenockite: Toxic
Halite: Not toxic in small quantities, but dissolves easily in water
Iron-nickel Meteorite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact
Jamesonite: Potentially toxic
Lemon Chrysoprase: Potentially harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact
Lopezite: Very toxic! Hazardous even through skin contact
Malachite: Harmful
Millerite: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact
Minium: Toxic
Nickeline: Toxic; allergen; avoid skin contact
Olivenite: Potentially toxic
Orpiment: Toxic
Proustite: Potentially toxic
Psilomelane and Pyrolusite: Harmful
Pyromorphite: Potentially toxic
Rauenthalite: Toxic
Realgar: Toxic. Store in dark, securely locked place.
Scorodite: Potentially toxic
Sphaerocobaltite: Harmful; allergen; avoid skin contact
Stibnite: Harmful
Tetrahedrite: Potentially harmful
Ulexite: Non toxic but slightly soluble in warm water
Valentinite and Senarmontite: Harmful
Vanadinite: Toxic
Wulfentie: Potentially toxic
Reblogging complete post so that it is not truncated and lost :3
Signal boost. This is vital information, folks.