Which Crystals Should Avoid Water?

by Arielle Amavizca

Any crystal that is a 5 or below on the Mohs harness scale should not be put in water. These crystals dissolve or crack if left in water for an extended amount of time. Some harder crystals should also be kept out of water.

Stones that cannot be cleansed in water:

  • Calcite
  • Angelite
  • Malachite 
  • Selenite
  • Fluorite
  • Black Tourmaline
  • Aquamarine
  • Turquoise
  • Pyrite
  • Ruby
  • Celestine 
  • Amber
  • Imperial Topaz
  • Red Coral
  • Fire Opal
  • Moonstone
  • Opal
  • Azurite
  • Kyanite
  • Kunzite
  • Pyrite
  • Moonstone
  • Lapis Lazuli
  • Flourite
  • Amazonite
  • Desert Rose
  • Gypsum
  • Talc
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