💀TOXIC CRYSTALS💀

thesilverwitch:

PLEASE always do your research before handling any crystal in any way. Some crystals contain trace amounts of potentially harmful elements if handled or ingested in excess amounts (and some not so excessively). For this reason, it is extremely important to be aware of what you are handling and how to appropriately handle it. 

This is not meant to induce fear, but instead to educate. Most of the crystals here are listed to be cautious of internal use with a few being cautionary for external use. 

Please pay close attention to this list when you are working with raw  specimens. Tumbled/coated crystals aren’t typically 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. Using several stones in combination can cause an elemental reaction between the stones that can potentially be dangerous.

When in doubt, do your research.

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.

Andaluscite

• Contains Aluminum.

Atacamite

• Contains poisonous/toxic copper.

Auricalcite

• Contains Zinc and Copper which is toxic.

Aventurine

• Contains Aluminum.

Axinite

• Contains Aluminum, Iron.

Azurite

• Contains Copper, Toxic.

Bastnaesite

• The chemical makeup of Bastnaesite does contain toxic elements which can react when combined with water.

Beryl Group (Aquamarine, Goshenite, Heliodor, Morganite)

• Contains Aluminum.

Brazilianite

• Contains Aluminum not recommended to use in its raw form.

Bronchantite

• Copper Hydrated Sulphate, Toxic.

Boji Stones (Kansas Pop Rocks, aka Concretin)

• Contains Sulfur, Pyrite and/or Marcasite which is toxic (*also could be a fire hazard).

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.

Cinnabar

• Contains mercury which can be poisonous/toxic Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.

Conichalcite

• Contains poisonous/toxic copper.

Copper

• Contains poisonous/toxic copper.

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.

Dalmatian Jasper

• Contains Aluminum.

Dioptase

• Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.

Dumortierite

• Contains Aluminum.

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