Journal des cristaux

A practical guide to crystal cleansing methods — which are safe for which stones, what the actual mechanisms are, and which common methods cause damage.

Raw and polished crystals are the same mineral. Here is what changes between them, what stays the same, and how to decide which is right for what you are doing.

Amethyst is silicon dioxide coloured by iron and manganese. Here is what you actually need to know about its origins, hardness, colour variation, and proper care.