Crystal Care

The Mohs scale ranks minerals from 1 to 10 by scratch resistance. See where popular crystals sit and what hardness means for care and…

There is no official grading system for crystals. Learn what A, AA and AAA usually mean, and what really decides the price of a…

How to judge an online crystal shop: mineral names, stated treatments, real photos, sizes and weights, and warning signs of misleading sellers.

How to store crystals so they do not scratch, chip or fade, and how to pack them for a pocket, a bag or a…

Ideas for where to place crystals in the entrance, living room, bedroom, desk, kitchen and bathroom, with safety tips on sun, water and pets.

Programming a crystal means giving it one clear intention. Follow three simple steps: cleanse, state the intention and place the stone where you will…

Many crystals are unsafe in drinking water because they contain copper, lead, mercury or arsenic, or because they dissolve. See the list and the…

How to tell real crystals from fakes: glass, dyed stones, heat treatment, reconstituted material and misleading trade names, with simple checks.

Seven ways to cleanse crystals compared: smoke, sound, selenite, moonlight, water, earth and breath, with which stones each method suits.

Why crystals break, what tradition says about a broken or lost crystal, and practical ideas for what to do with the pieces.

Tradition says the left wrist is for receiving and the right for giving. See what that means for common crystal bracelets, plus practical care…

Which crystals should never be put in water and why: soft, porous, rust-prone and copper-bearing stones, with a chart and safe alternatives.