Cleansing and Charging the 50 Most Common Crystals

Cleansing and Charging the 50 Most Common Crystals

Crystal Number Crystal Name Cleansing Method Charging Method Warnings/Cautions
1 Agate Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, agate slice Various types of agate exist with different properties. Research specific type for more details.
2 Amber Sunlight, moonlight, visualization Sunlight, moonlight, amber charging plate Can be brittle, handle with care. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
3 Amethyst Sunlight, moonlight, sage smudging Full moonlight, amethyst cluster Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight as it may fade the color.
4 Angelite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, angelite sphere Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to water and moisture.
5 Aquamarine Running water, sea salt, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, aquamarine cluster Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
6 Aventurine Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, aventurine pyramid Fragile crystal, handle with care.
7 Black Tourmaline Running water, saltwater, visualization Earth (bury in soil), black tourmaline rod Brittle crystal, handle with care. Avoid saltwater cleansing for certain types.
8 Blue Lace Agate Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, blue lace agate bowl Fragile crystal, handle with care.
9 Calcite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, calcite charging plate Can be fragile, handle with care.
10 Carnelian Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, carnelian cluster Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
11 Celestite Moonlight, visualization Moonlight, celestial charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to water and moisture.
12 Chrysocolla Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, chrysocolla cluster Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.
13 Chrysoprase Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, chrysoprase cluster Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
14 Citrine Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, citrine cluster Heat-sensitive, avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
15 Clear Quartz Running water, saltwater, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, clear quartz cluster Some varieties may fade in sunlight. Avoid saltwater cleansing for certain types.
16 Fluorite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, fluorite octahedron Can be fragile, handle with care. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
17 Garnet Running water, sunlight, moonlight Earth (bury in soil), garnet charging plate Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
18 Green Aventurine Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, green aventurine bowl Fragile crystal, handle with care.
19 Hematite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Earth (bury in soil), hematite bracelet Can be magnetic, keep away from electronic devices, pacemakers, and sensitive electronics.
20 Howlite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, howlite charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.
21 Iolite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, iolite cluster Can have natural fractures, handle with care.
22 Jade Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, jade roller Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
23 Jasper Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, jasper pyramid Various types of jasper exist with different properties. Research specific type for more details.
24 Kunzite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, kunzite cluster Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
25 Labradorite Running water, rainwater, visualization Moonlight, labradorite charging plate Can have natural fractures, handle with care. Avoid extreme temperature changes.
26 Lapis Lazuli Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, lapis lazuli pyramid Contains pyrite, which may oxidize and change color. Avoid contact with harsh chemicals.
27 Malachite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Earth (bury in soil), malachite charging plate Toxic in raw form, avoid contact with water and inhalation of dust particles.
28 Moldavite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, moldavite charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.
29 Moonstone Moonlight, sea salt, visualization Moonlight, moonstone charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care.
30 Obsidian Running water, sunlight, moonlight Earth (bury in soil), obsidian sphere Can be sharp, handle with care.
31 Onyx Running water, sunlight, moonlight Earth (bury in soil), onyx sphere Can be fragile, handle with care.
32 Peridot Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, peridot charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
33 Pyrite Sunlight, moonlight, visualization Sunlight, moonlight, pyrite cluster Can tarnish over time, handle with care. Avoid exposure to water and moisture.
34 Rhodochrosite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, rhodochrosite bowl Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
35 Rhodonite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, rhodonite charging plate Some varieties may have natural fractures, handle with care.
36 Rose Quartz Running water, sunlight, moonlight, sea salt Sunlight, moonlight, rose quartz cluster Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight as it may fade the color.
37 Ruby Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, ruby charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care.
38 Selenite Moonlight, sound (Tibetan singing bowl), visualization Moonlight, selenite charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid contact with water as it may dissolve.
39 Sodalite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, sodalite pyramid Fragile crystal, handle with care.
40 Smoky Quartz Running water, saltwater, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, smoky quartz cluster Some varieties may fade in sunlight. Avoid saltwater cleansing for certain types.
41 Sunstone Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, sunstone charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
42 Tiger's Eye Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, tiger's eye sphere Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
43 Amazonite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, amazonite pyramid Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
44 Aquamarine Running water, sea salt, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, aquamarine cluster Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
45 Aventurine Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, aventurine pyramid Fragile crystal, handle with care.
46 Black Tourmaline Running water, saltwater, visualization Earth (bury in soil), black tourmaline rod Brittle crystal, handle with care. Avoid saltwater cleansing for certain types.
47 Blue Lace Agate Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, blue lace agate bowl Fragile crystal, handle with care.
48 Calcite Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, calcite charging plate Can be fragile, handle with care.
49 Carnelian Running water, sunlight, moonlight Sunlight, moonlight, carnelian cluster Avoid exposure to prolonged sunlight as it may fade the color.
50 Celestite Moonlight, visualization Moonlight, celestial charging plate Fragile crystal, handle with care. Avoid exposure to water and moisture.
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