Care and safety for stones
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CareCleansing a stone in water: when and howCleaning a stone with water without damaging it: which stones tolerate water, which fear it, the gentle method, common mistakes, and the symbolism of purification.CareCleansing a stone with smokeSmoke cleansing of stones: what it is, where white sage comes from, why it raises questions, which plants can replace it, and how to do it safely for the air and for the stones.CareCleansing a stone with salt: the risksSalt is widely cited for cleansing stones, yet it damages many of them. What chemistry says, which stones to avoid, and how to keep the gesture without risk.CareCleansing a stone in moonlightLeaving your stones in the glow of the moon is the gentlest method, since moonlight is very faint. What astronomy says, how to do it safely, and what we know about sleep.CareRecharging a stone in sunlight: which ones tolerate itPlacing a stone in the sun to “recharge” it is common, but sunlight damages many stones. Which ones tolerate it, which fade, and the fire risk posed by spheres.CareProgramming a stone: a symbolic practiceProgramming a stone means linking it to a specific intention. What tradition says, what psychology takes from it, a six-step method, and the limits to be aware of.CareCleansing chart by stoneA chart for 30 common stones: what each material can withstand (water, sunlight, salt) and the cleansing methods that are safe for it.CareStones that fear waterSelenite, turquoise, pyrite, howlite, amber... the stones that water damages, why, and how to clean and cleanse them without getting them wet.CareStones that fear the sunAmethyst, kunzite, rose quartz, turquoise, amber, opal... the stones that fade or crack in the sun, and how to display them without damage.CareStones that fear salt and productsSalt, acids, perfumes, alcohol and household cleaners damage many stones. Which ones, why, and simple gestures to protect them.CareToxic stones and minerals: precautionsSome minerals contain copper, lead, arsenic or asbestos fibres. Where the real risk lies (dust, swallowing, water) and simple precautions to take.CareThe Mohs scale explainedThe Mohs scale ranks minerals from 1 to 10 by their resistance to scratching. How to read it, its limits, and what it means for your jewellery.CareCrystal elixirs: why we advise against themSoaking stones in water you drink has no demonstrated effect and carries real risks: metals, acid, bacteria. Here is why, and the alternatives.CareCleaning stone jewelleryHow to clean a stone bracelet, ring or pendant without damaging it: the basic method, stones that dislike water, ultrasonic cleaners to avoid, and silver.CareStoring and displaying your stone collectionHow to store, display and label your stones so that they do not scratch, do not fade and pose no danger: sorting by hardness, light, humidity, shelves.CareTravelling with your stones: flights, customs, precautionsCarrying your stones by car, train or plane: packing, cabin or hold luggage, pointed objects, liquids, customs rules, and corals and fossils you should not bring back.
The meanings mentioned belong to tradition and symbolism. They are neither promises of results nor medical advice.