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Citrine and Pyrite Together: How to Use the Pair
Citrine and pyrite are traditionally paired for confidence, drive and abundance. See what each stone stands for and practical ways to use them together.
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Crystals for Beginners: A Simple Starter Set
Seven crystals that make a good first set, what each is traditionally linked to, which shapes to buy and how to care for them.
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The Mohs Hardness Scale for Crystals, With a Chart
The Mohs scale ranks minerals from 1 to 10 by scratch resistance. See where popular crystals sit and what hardness means for care and…
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Where to Buy Real Crystals Online: What to Check in a Shop
How to judge an online crystal shop: mineral names, stated treatments, real photos, sizes and weights, and warning signs of misleading sellers.
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Crystal Quality Grades Explained: Why Prices Vary So Much
There is no official grading system for crystals. Learn what A, AA and AAA usually mean, and what really decides the price of a…
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How to Store and Travel With Crystals
How to store crystals so they do not scratch, chip or fade, and how to pack them for a pocket, a bag or a…
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How to Program a Crystal With an Intention in 3 Steps
Programming a crystal means giving it one clear intention. Follow three simple steps: cleanse, state the intention and place the stone where you will…
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Where to Place Crystals in Your Home, Room by Room
Ideas for where to place crystals in the entrance, living room, bedroom, desk, kitchen and bathroom, with safety tips on sun, water and pets.
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Crystals and Drinking Water: Which Stones Are Unsafe
Many crystals are unsafe in drinking water because they contain copper, lead, mercury or arsenic, or because they dissolve. See the list and the…
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How to Cleanse Crystals: 7 Methods Compared
Seven ways to cleanse crystals compared: smoke, sound, selenite, moonlight, water, earth and breath, with which stones each method suits.
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How to Spot Fake Crystals: Glass, Dye and Wrong Names
How to tell real crystals from fakes: glass, dyed stones, heat treatment, reconstituted material and misleading trade names, with simple checks.
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Left or Right Wrist: Which Hand Should You Wear a Crystal Bracelet On?
Tradition says the left wrist is for receiving and the right for giving. See what that means for common crystal bracelets, plus practical care…