Stones like Malachite, Calcite, Hematite, Fluorite and Selenite should avoid water. They have a low water tolerance and are usually softer on the Mohs hardness scale too. This makes them easy targets to sustain irreversible damage.
Selenite – one of the softest crystals, selenite will dissolve in water. The best way to cleanse selenite is with the moon!
Fear not – there are a multitude of ways to cleanse your crystal collection, no matter how soft: bathe them in the moonlight on a window ledge; smudge them with incense or dried herbs; use other cleansing crystals citrine or kyanite, and recharge and amplify your crystals’ energies with quartz, selenite, and apophyllite.
Labradorite – also a fairly hard crystal, labradorite is okay with a brief rinse, but should avoid salt water
Calcite – Calcite is okay to be cleansed under running water, but you should avoid salt water, or keeping it submerged for any extended period of time
Note: this list is not exhaustive, but includes the crystals that we carry at Shoppe Geo.
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Fluoride in Water – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
FAQ
Can I shower with a fluorite crystal?
What stones should not be put in water?
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Talc (the softest mineral on earth)
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Fluorite, Ammolite, Larimar, Charoite, Rhodocrosite
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Cats Eye, Lapis Lazuli, Hematite, Obsidian, Opal, Rhodonite, Sodalite, Turquoise, Apatite, Apophyllite, Chrome/Star Diopside, Haemetite
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Can I put fluorite in a fish tank?
Is fluorite crystal toxic?
Can fluorite get wet?
While some crystals can handle water exposure without any issues, you must exercise caution with Fluorite. It can get wet, but this is a mineral you don’t want to soak for any more than a few seconds. Fluorite has a rating of 4 on the Mohs Hardness scale. This scale represents the scratch resistance and overall durability of a crystal.
What happens if you mix saltwater and fluorite?
Whether it’s a splash or a dunk, that salty water will cause significant damage. You see, Fluorite is a form of calcium fluoride. Meanwhile, the dissolved salts in saltwater are mainly sodium chloride. These two compounds can create a volatile reaction when mixed. Of course, the reaction is subtle when talking about hardened crystals.
Can fluorite go in saltwater?
But, it won’t take long to see why Fluorite going in saltwater is a bad idea. The salts can cause tiny pores to form throughout the crystal’s surface. Those pores will allow the water to infiltrate the crystal more, leading to quicker deterioration. You may notice bits of stone breaking off after only a few minutes.
Does fluorite break up when put in water?
However, that doesn’t imply that the mineral will break up when put in the water for just a few seconds. Instead, constant exposure to water is what affects the strength of Fluorite. Even though Fluorite is water safe and can oppose water contact, you should keep it distant from reaching out to cold water and boiling water.