#gemstones
Amber, Turquoise, Imperial Topaz, Red Coral, Fire Opal, Moonstone, Opal, all Calcites including Blue Calcite, Green Calcite, Orange Calcite, Angelite, Azurite, Kyanite and Kunzite or any raw or rough stone.
Any stone with hardness under 7 should not be cleaned in salt water. If you are not sure of the hardness of the stone use another method of cleaning.
Malachite should be cleaned by putting it under running water and dried in the sun. Never have salt close to Malachite. Malachite is toxic and should only be used in polished form.
Some healing stones such as Calcite, Selenite, and Dioptase will crumble or cleave on contact with water. With these stones, use incense for cleansing.
Citrine, Kyanite, and Azeztulite are self-cleaning.
After the stones are cleansed and dry, they are ready for use and charging. If the stones are for ritual use, wrap them in a clean cloth of natural material, such as cotton, silk or wool. Keep them in a safe place where they will not be handled or touched by other people.
A Very Pretty Edwardian Platinum, Diamond and 16.40 Carat Aquamarine Necklace
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So I found a cool rock and I’m trying to figure out what it is.
It’s small, has a bit of a waxy luster, appears brown in the shade but is opaque and appears amber-ish in the sunlight.
My best guesses are a form of quartz or chalcedony but mineral identification isn’t really my area of expertise.
I was at a museum the other day and was able to do some comparing, and I think I’m pretty sure it’s calcite.
Also, was able to get myself a nice amethyst from the gift shop:
So I found a cool rock and I’m trying to figure out what it is.
It’s small, has a bit of a waxy luster, appears brown in the shade but is opaque and appears amber-ish in the sunlight.
My best guesses are a form of quartz or chalcedony but mineral identification isn’t really my area of expertise.