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This
list is an ongoing work in progress. It contains geological data
that can help to protect you when using certain types of crystals/minerals.
While most in the metaphysical/spiritual community only speak of
the higher purpose properties, common sense must be taken into consideration
when using these on a physical level. This following list is a cautionary
measure on stones that may be harmful in certain situations or specific
types of minerals (raw versus tumbled, Fibrous versus crystallized
or mass), whether it be in Elixirs or prolonged holding, bathing,
touching to skin, etc.
This
list is not meant to perpetuate fear or anxiety, but to educate
and share our deep respect for the crystal and mineral kingdom.
Most on the list caution against internal use with a few being
cautionary for external use. A good rule of thumb is to make
sure you wash your hands after using any crystal/mineral. It keeps
our mineral friends clean and is a great way to show respect to
our crystal/mineral family and our selves.
Pay
particular attention to the list when you are working with raw/natural
specimens. I do not think tumbled stones, for the most part, would
be harmful, with a few exceptions, such as Realgar.
NOTE:
Before making any elixir or charging any water, it is a good idea
to double check for any possible toxicity that may occur, if using
several stones in combination, for elemental reactions between the
stones. In fact, it would be best if each stone charges in its own
container of water as opposed to putting four or five stones in
the same container.
If
you have any doubt, simply place the crystal/stone around and outside
of the container.
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Actinolite--Fibrous
form is a type of asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs.
Adamite--Contains Arsenic (Arsenate) and trace amounts
of Copper which is toxic
Ajoite--Contains Aluminum, Copper
Alexandrite--Contains Aluminum
Amazonite--Trace amounts of Copper which is toxic
Amblygonite--Contains Aluminum
Andalusite--Contains Aluminum
Angelsite-- Contains lead. Do not grind dry or inhale
dust. Wash hands after handling.
Anorthite--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Antlerite--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper
Atacamite--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper
Auricalcite--Contains Zinc and Copper which is toxic
Axinite--Contains Aluminum, Iron
Azurite--Contains Copper, Toxic
Bastnaesite- Contains toxic Cerium and
other chemicals
Beryl Group (Aquamarine, Emerald, Goshenite, Heliodor,
Morganite)-ALL contain Aluminum.
Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Bismuth- Metallic, Very Soft, Member of the Arsenic
Group
Boji Stones (Kansas Pop Rocks, aka Concretin)--Contains
Sulfur, Pyrite and/or Marcasite which is toxic (*also could be a
fire hazard)
Brazilianite--Contains Aluminum--not recommended
to use in its raw form
Bronchantite--Copper Hydrated Sulphate, Toxic
Cassiterite-- aka Tin Stone. Most compounds of tin
are toxic (poisonous). Tin compounds are most likely to present
a hazard when they get into the air. Then, they may be inhaled,
after which they can cause problems such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting,
and cramps. On a personal note, I do not think
ingestion would be a good idea either :)
Cavansite-- Contains
poisonous Vanadium
Cerrusite--Contains Lead. Wash hands after handling,
avoid inhaling dust when breaking.
Chalcanthite--a water-soluble copper sulphate which
is poisonous/toxic
Chalcopyrite--AKA Peacock Ore contains Copper and
Sulfur which can be toxic
Chrysoberyl--Contains Aluminum
Chrysocolla--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper. Safe
for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Chrysotile (Chrysotite)--Contains asbestos. Caution
should be taken when handling raw material. Wash hands after holding.
Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Tumbled stones
have locked the asbestos into the quartz and are the safest option.
DO NOT directly insert this stone into liquids for elixirs, baths,
or drinking water.
Cinnabar--Contains Mercury, which can be poisonous/toxic.
Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while
holding.
Columbite--Since this is a metallic specimen, I do
not recommend putting it into any type of liquid for elixirs, baths,
or charging water.
Copper--Pure Copper can be toxic when there is excess
copper in drinking water or other environmental sources.
Not recommended to use directly in elixirs or charging
water.
Covellite--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper Sulfides
Creedite - Contains Aluminum. May grow in association
with Wulfenite or Vanadinite. DO NOT immerse in water as there is
a very good chance it will break apart causing
additional health concerns.
Crocoite--Contains poisonous/toxic levels of Chromium.
Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Do not ingest.
Cuprite--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper. Wash hands
after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.
Dioptase--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper. Safe for
handling but not for use in elixirs.
Diaspore--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Dumortierite--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Epidote--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Euclase- Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Feldspar Group--(Labradorite, Moonstone, Sunstone,
etc ) Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Fiedlerite--Contains lead which can be poisonous
Fuchsite-- Contains
Aluminum. Not recommended for ingestion (elixir, waters, etc)
as soft materials can break off into liquid.
Use OUTSIDE of container instead.
Galena--Contains high amounts of Lead which can be
poisonous
Garnet Group (Almandine, Andradite, Grossular, Pyrope,
Spessartine, Uvarovite) ALL contain Aluminum
Gem Silica--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper. Safe
for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Gaspeite- Due to its iron content and softness,
I would personally not put this in an liquid for elixirs or water.
I would put it on the outside of the container instead.
Gilalite (Medusa)- Contains poisonous/toxic Copper.
Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs
Halite--Unfit for elixir use--will dissolve in water.
Hematite--Unfit for elixir use--will rust (oxidize)
with prolonged exposure in liquid.
Heulandite--
Heulendite does contain aluminum, but more so, it is a soft
(3.5-4) mineral, so submerging in a liquid for elixirs or charging
water is discouraged.
Hiddenite (Spodumene)--Contains
Aluminum
Idocrase--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Iolite--Contains
Aluminum. Be careful when using for products that are ingested.
Jadeite--Contains Aluminum and Iron
Kyanite--Contains Aluminum
Labradorite--Contains Aluminum
Lapis Lazuli--Contains Sulfur and possible Pyrite
inclusions which are poisonous
Lazulite--Contains Aluminum
Lazurite--Contains Aluminum, Sulfur
Lepidolite--Contains Aluminum
Magnetite--Iron will rust (oxidize), DO NOT use in
elixirs or charging water
Malachite--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper
Marcasite--Marcasite with time and exposure to oxygen,
may form a white powdery substance/residue which is poisonous/toxic
(Sulfuric Acid). If this occurs you should not wear next to the
skin or touch. Not recommended for Elixirs.
Mimetite - A secondary mineral found in the oxidized
zones of lead mineral deposits and in other settings where lead
and arsenic occur together. Also commonly
associated with Wulfenite, Vanadinite, Smithsonite and Malachite,
All of which are members of this list :) DO
NOT immerse in water. Wash hands immediately after handling.
Moonstone--Contains Aluminum
Muscovite-- Contains
Aluminum. Not recommended for ingestion (elixir, waters, etc)
as soft materials can break off into liquid.
Use OUTSIDE of container instead.
Orpiment--HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands
after use and keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes
or mouth before washing hands.
Pargasite
contains Aluminum so it is not recommended for elixirs or immersing
in water to charge it.
Pietersite--similar to
Tiger Eye. Fibrous form contains Asbestos. Not recommended to use
raw forms for elixirs.
Prehnite--Contains Aluminum
Psilomelane--Contains poisonous/toxic Barium
Pyrite--Pyrite may contain intermixed Marcasite.
The Marcasite with time and exposure to oxygen may form a white
powdery substance/residue, which is poisonous/toxic (Sulfuric Acid).
If this occurs you should not wear next to the skin or touch. Not
recommended for Elixirs.
Quantum stone/Quantum Quattro Silica--Contains poisonous/toxic
copper
Realgar **--HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash
hands after use and keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near
eyes or mouth before washing hands.
Ruby--Contains Aluminum
Sapphire--Contains Aluminum
Scapolite--Contains Aluminum
Schorl--Contains Aluminum
Selenite--Unfit for internal ingestion--tiny shards
may break off in water
Seraphinite (Serafinite or Serafina)--Contains
Aluminum
Serpentine--Fibrous forms are asbestos. Please wash
hands after use. Not recommended in elixir preparation.
Sodalite--Contains Aluminum
Spinel--Contains Aluminum
Stibnite--Contains Lead and Antimony. Not recommended
for elixirs.
Smithsonite--Contains Zinc and may contain Copper
(green Smithsonite). Safe for handling but may be Poisonous/toxic
when used in elixirs.
Spodumene--Contains Aluminum
Staurolite--Contains Aluminum and Iron
Stilbite--Contains Aluminum
Sugilite--Contains Aluminum
Sulfur--Contains poisonous Sulfur
Sunstone--Contains Aluminum
Tanzanite--Gem variety of Zoisite. Zoisite contains
Aluminum.
Tiger Eye--Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended
to use raw forms for elixirs.
Topaz--Contains Aluminum
Torbenite--Radioactive
Tourmaline--Contains Aluminum
Tremolite--Fibrous forms are asbestos. Not recommended
for Elixirs. Please wash hands after use.
Turquoise--Contains poisonous/toxic Copper and Aluminum.
Safe for handling, but not for use in elixirs.
Ulexite--Contains toxic Boron
Vanadinite--Contains poisonous Vanadium
Variscite--Contains Aluminum
Vesuvianite--Contains Aluminum
Wavellite--Contains Aluminum
Wulfenite--Contains poisonous Lead & Molybdenum.
Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Zircon--Contain Zirconium, Radioactive
Zoisite--Contains Aluminum
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