Community Q&A

Crystal Q&A - Your Most Asked Questions About Crystals

We are diving into the most commonly asked questions we get.

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Do I have to believe in crystals for them to be useful?

You don't have to believe anything. You can appreciate crystals as beautiful pieces of nature. You can learn about their traditional meanings, use them as reminders of intentions you'd like to bring into your life, or simply enjoy holding and looking at them. Start wherever you're comfortable and explore from there.

Are there stones that shouldn’t be used together?

No. There aren’t crystals that are dangerous or ‘wrong’ to use together. Different stones have different traditional properties, and sometimes you may find that you personally prefer certain combinations, but there are no forbidden combinations. If two stones appeal to you together, use them together.

Are there stones that shouldn’t be put in essential oils?

Yes. Some stones should not be exposed directly to essential oils or other liquids. Soft, porous, fragile, treated, or reactive stones can be damaged. Angelite and calcite are good examples. For direct contact with essential oils, I use hard, durable stones that have been properly shaped and polished for that purpose, such as gemstone rollerballs.

Do I need to cleanse my crystals?

You don't have to. Many people enjoy cleansing crystals as part of their personal practice, particularly when they first receive them or after using them for a specific intention. There are many ways to do it, and water isn't appropriate for every stone.

Can crystals go in water?

Some can; some absolutely shouldn't. Soft, porous, soluble, fragile, metallic, or treated stones can be damaged by water. When you're unsure, use a dry method of cleansing instead.

Can I put crystals in drinking water?

I don't recommend it. Some minerals can contain elements you don't want leaching into drinking water, and it's difficult for the average consumer to know exactly what a stone contains or how it was treated. An indirect method would be crystals outside the drinking vessel as the safer approach.

Do crystals have to touch my skin to work?

No. You can carry them, place them in your space, meditate with them, wear them, or simply keep them somewhere you'll see them and be reminded of the intention you've associated with them.

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How do I choose the right crystal?

You can learn about the traditional properties of different stones, but don't overlook the stone you're naturally drawn to. Sometimes choosing the crystal you simply like is a very good place to begin.

What if I'm drawn to a crystal that doesn't match what I think I need?

That's okay. Explore it. Learn about it. There isn't a test you have to pass before you're allowed to choose a crystal.

Does the size of a crystal matter?

Bigger isn't necessarily better. Choose the size that works for how you want to use it...a worry stone in your pocket, a sphere on your desk, or a small tumble you carry with you.

Are dyed or treated crystals ‘bad’?

Not necessarily, but you deserve to know what you're buying.

Does a crystal have to be perfect?

Absolutely not. Crystals are natural materials. Color, pattern, inclusions, small pits and variations are part of what makes each stone individual.

Does the shape of a crystal matter?

Yes and no. The mineral itself doesn't change when it's shaped into a sphere, heart, point or worry stone. Different shapes can make a crystal better suited to different uses, though a worry stone is wonderful to hold, while a sphere makes a beautiful focal point in a space and radiates energy evenly, whereas a point directs the energy.

Do manmade crystals have the same properties as natural crystals?

It depends on what we mean by manmade. Lab-grown quartz, for example, has the same basic crystalline structure and chemical composition as natural quartz. Other materials, such as opalite and goldstone, are manufactured rather than naturally occurring crystals.

Does that mean they have no value? Not at all. Even manmade materials ultimately come from the natural world. Glass, for example, is made primarily from silica. What we've changed is how those natural materials are combined and formed.

When it comes to metaphysical properties, I don't think we can say that a manufactured material has exactly the same properties as a natural crystal. But I do believe your experience with it matters. If something makes you feel peaceful, joyful, grounded or simply makes you smile that's meaningful.

There's nothing wrong with enjoying manufactured or treated stones. What matters is knowing what you're buying. Manmade doesn't mean bad. Treated doesn't mean bad. But you should always know what you're buying.