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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. 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 |
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Galena |
Will rust |
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Will dissolve |
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Can rust |
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Will dissolve |
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Will flake apart |
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Lodestone |
Will rust |
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Can break in hot water and it's toxic |
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Will flake apart |
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Can break in hot water |
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Will 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 |
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Will fade |
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Ulexite |
Will dissolve |
 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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| Very interesting, I'm glad I checked this out. Thank you for sharing this! (Submitted by: Nancypants on August 09, 2014) |
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| Thank you for posting !!! (Submitted by: Fay on April 22, 2014) |
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| Thank you for sharing this...I will refer to it often I'm sure. (Submitted by: Violet on March 12, 2014) |
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