If you recently picked up a piece of selenite for your collection—as most of us do at some point in our gem, crystal, stone, and mineral collecting journey—you might be wondering about the best way to cleanse selenite. More specifically, you might be curious if selenite can be placed in sunlight as a method of … Read more
If you’re new to the crystal, gem, stone, and mineral collecting world, you may very well find yourself wondering if citrine—the beautiful piece of yellow quartz in your collection—can go in water? To answer your question: Yes, citrine can go in water. Personally, I have several pieces of citrine in my collection, and I do … Read more
Whether that piece of obsidian in your collection is black—the most common color for obsidian—or a more rare variety of blue, red, orange, or mahogany, the same basic guidelines apply when it comes to getting it get. Obsidian can, in fact, get wet. Putting obsidian in water is probably the simplest way to cleanse and … Read more
Whether you’re completely new to crystal, gem, stone, and mineral collecting or a seasoned collector, you might be wondering: Can amethyst—the beautiful violet-colored piece of quartz in your collection—go in water? To answer your question: Yes, it Amethyst can go in water. This is actually one of the first questions I found myself asking when … Read more
If you’re like me and always looking for the ideal way to care for and reenergize your crystals, gems, stones, and minerals, then one of the first questions you may have found yourself asking about that gorgeous piece of black obsidian—the almost pure black stone with the smooth and reflective appearance—in your collection was this: … Read more
Unlike many other crystals, gems, stones, and minerals, opalite—typically known for its smooth texture, sky blue color, and glimmering white appearance in sunlight—is commonly found in its manmade form rather than natural form. What does this mean for opalite’s relationship with water then? Yes, Opalite can go in water, but there are some precautions that … Read more
Jade has many different variations, and each variation of jade is worth a different amount. Some jade is more expensive than diamonds while others sell for $2 per pound. Others sell anywhere from $6-100 per carat depending upon the quality of the stone. How much is jade worth today? Jade, depending on what kind of … Read more
If you’re a crystal, gem, stone, or general mineral collector—like myself—then one of the first minerals you probably added to your collection was sodalite: A royal blue tectosilicate mineral. I bought my first piece of sodalite from my local gem and crystal shop, but maybe you’re lucky enough to have found yours out on a … Read more
Perhaps one of the most visually appealing stones, gems, crystals, or minerals in your collection, aventurine is also one of the most debated upon when it comes to whether or not it can go in water. Aventurine is a type of quartz that is typically green but can also be found in gray, blue, orange, … Read more
Rose quartz is an essential piece to add to your crystal, stone, gem, and mineral collection: It’s a stunning pastel pink oftentimes laced with small veins of white. To keep your rose quartz in peak condition, you may find yourself wanting to give it the occasional rinse in water, which begs the question: Can rose … Read more