The Crystal Joys Blog

How to Care for Your Crystals
Many people enjoy owning crystals for the positive energies they carry. What their owners often do not realize though, is that neglecting your crystal’s care can be detrimental to their energy levels over time. To keep your crystals in top-notch shape, you must regularly cleanse and program your crystals and store them properly. Learning how to care for your crystals can ensure you are able to receive all of the benefits for the mind, body, and soul that crystals are able to provide. 
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Amethyst- February Birthstone
Amethyst is a variety of quartz known for its purple, violet hue.  The purple coloring of amethyst is caused by irradiation and iron impurities in the crystal.  The dark purple colored amethyst is found in Siberia with 75-80% purple hue...
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January: Garnets
Garnet is a group of several closely related silicate minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colors but the most well known is the dark red hue.  All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition.  Garnets are rated between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
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Turquoise is the birthstone of December and has an extensive history with many cultures.  Turquoise has been a rare and valuable gemstone for thousands of years due to its unique hue.

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