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In addition to our general Crystal Cautions page, we would also like to provide this information about crystals that may dissolve, crack, develop rust, or be otherwise damaged when exposed to water or other liquids over time. It's not to say that if your crystal touches water, it will instantly dissolve, this is simply not true, but it can become damaged over time. This list is not all-inclusive and many crystals not listed here may crack if exposed to hot water.
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Salt water can cause fractures |
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Can break apart if fragile (and over time) |
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Galena |
Will rust |
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Will dissolve |
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Can rust |
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Can dissolve over time |
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Will flake apart especially if in its natural state because it's flakey |
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Lodestone |
Can rust |
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Can break in hot water and it's toxic |
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Can flake apart |
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Can break in hot water |
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Can flake apart |
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All forms can break from extreme liquid temperatures |
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Can break or crack in extreme liquid temperatures |
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Pearls |
Will lose luster and can break |
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Combined with water produces sulfuric acid |
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Can dissolve over time and if the fibrous piece is fragile |
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Can fade |
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Ulexite |
Can dissolve |
 Just wanted to add that lapis lazuli also dissolves with repeated exposure to water. (Submitted by: Moon Park on November 26, 2021) |
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 I have a turquoise ring that I have had for 54 years. I wash my hands with the ring and it has never faded. I believe that is dyed howlite. (Submitted by: Patty on May 27, 2020) |
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| Thank you this was very informative and interesting. (Submitted by: Mouse on April 17, 2016) |
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