HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR GEMSTONES

THE CARDINAL RULE OF GEMSTONE CARE: RESPECT + HONOR YOUR GEM.

YOU ARE ITS GUARDIAN — ALWAYS TREAT IT WITH CARE.

1.) Be gentle with your gemstone, make a space for it in your home where it is protected, and keep it clean.

2.) When your gem travels with you or you are storing it, tuck it safely inside its protective AURA LUVR tin.

3.) Gemstones are natural objects — points, clusters, and raw stones may have sharp or rough edges. Handle with care and good common sense! Also, do not give gems to living beings who may not be safe with them.

4.) All gemstones like to be sung to (even off-key), entrusted with your innermost thoughts, and they thoroughly enjoy nerdy jokes.

HOW TO CARE FOR SPECIFIC GEMSTONE VARIETIES

AMETHYST BLACK TOURMALINE/SCHORL BLUE LACE AGATE BLUE SKY AGATE CARNELIAN CITRINE CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL/ROCK CRYSTAL GARNET HEMATITE MOSS AGATE ROSE QUARTZ SMOKY QUARTZ TIGER EYE

1. AMETHYST

— Amethyst has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure (will shift coloration), moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN AMETHYST:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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2. BLACK TOURMALINE / SCHORL

— Black Tourmaline has a 7 to 7.5 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Fair (it is a brittle stone)

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, high heat, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN BLACK TOURMALINE / SCHORL:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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3. BLUE LACE AGATE

— Blue Lace Agate has a 6.5 to 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, high heat, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN BLUE LACE AGATE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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4. BLUE SKY AGATE

— Blue Sky Agate has a 6.5 to 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, high heat, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN BLUE SKY AGATE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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5. CARNELIAN

— Carnelian has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure (will shift coloration), moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN CARNELIAN:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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6. CITRINE

— Citrine has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure (will shift coloration), moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN CITRINE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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7. CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL / ROCK CRYSTAL

— Clear Quartz has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL / ROCK CRYSTAL:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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8. GARNET

— Garnet has a 6.5 to 7.5 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Fair to Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, high heat, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN GARNET:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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9. HEMATITE

— Hematite has a 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Fair (Hematite is brittle)

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure, scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN HEMATITE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

You needn’t worry about Hematite rusting, as Hematite IS “rust.” Both are iron oxides with parallel chemical formulas.

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10. MOSS AGATE

— Moss Agate has a 6 1/2 to 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure, moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN MOSS AGATE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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11. ROSE QUARTZ

— Rose Quartz has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure, moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN ROSE QUARTZ:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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12. SMOKY QUARTZ

— Smoky Quartz has a 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure (will shift coloration), moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN SMOKY QUARTZ:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.

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13. TIGER EYE

— Tiger Eye has a 6 1/2 to 7 Hardness rating on the Mohs scale of 1-10

— Toughness rating: Good

— Sensitive to: sudden temperature changes, heat exposure (will shift coloration), moderate to intense light (may fade the gemstone), scratching (by objects with higher hardness), sharp blows

HOW TO CLEAN TIGER EYE:

Hand-wash with lukewarm water. Use a natural, non-toxic, vegetable-based soap. If the gemstone needs a good scrubbing, use a soft cloth or soft toothbrush only. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not steam, boil, or use: acids, ultrasonic cleaners, harsh soaps/cleaning tools, or harmful chemicals.