Crystal jewelry is loved by many for its beauty and vast metaphysical properties, but do you know how to protect your crystal jewelry from breaks, scratches, and fading? Keep reading to learn what crystals are damaged by sun, water, and salt and extend the life of your jewelry and stones!
Crystals Damaged By Sun
- Amethyst
- Ametrine
- Apatite
- Apophyllite
- Aquamarine
- Auralite 23
- Aventurine
- Beryl
- Calcite
- Celestite
- Chrysophrase
- Citrine
- Opal
- Clear Quartz
- Fluorite
- Kunzite
- Rose Quartz
- Sapphire
- Smoky Quartz
- Super 7
- Topaz
- Unakite
- Turquoise
Crystals Damaged By Water
*Polished stone are usually safe
*Most crystals ending in -ite should be kept out of water
*Crystals that fall below 5 on Mohs Scale of mineral hardness should not be submerged in water, the closer to 0 on the scale the more sensitive to water they are
- Kyanite
- Turquoise
- Kunzite
- Angelite
- Azurite
- Selenite
- Lepidolite
- Chrysocolla
- Celestite
- Fluorite
- Rhodochrosite
- Hematite
- Rhodonite
- Malachite
- Jade
- Pyrite
- Apatite
- Sodalite
- Apophyllite
- Calcite
- Desert Rose
- Halite
- Unakite
- Amazonite
- Celestine
- Black Tourmaline
- Howlite
- Gypsyn
- Himalayan Salt Rock
- Labradorite
- Mica
- Lapis Lazuli
- Moonstone
- Ruby
Crystals Damaged By Salt
*Crystals with Moh hardness under 7 should not go in salt water
- Alabaster
- Amber
- Angelite
- Azurite
- Calcite
- Carnelian
- Hematite
- Jet
- Kunzite
- Opal
- Kyanite
- Labradorite
- Lepidolite
- Moldavite
- Moonstone
- Pyrite
- Tigers Eye
- Topaz
- Turquoise
Remember to always research the crystals you get to ensure you’re caring for them safely and properly to maintain quality and appearance. Be sure to save this as a reference and check out my selection of crystal jewelry and accessories!