Amethyst
- Color
- Purple
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Folklore associations
- temperance, reflection, clarity
- Care
- Keep away from prolonged strong sunlight, which can fade color.
Folklore and material care
Minerals are materials—not medicine.
These entries separate optional symbolic associations from basic physical handling notes. A stone cannot diagnose, treat, detox, regulate mood, repair DNA, induce sleep, or replace care.
Rose Quartz
- Color
- Pink
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Folklore associations
- affection, friendship, gentleness
- Care
- Avoid prolonged strong sunlight and harsh chemicals.
Black Obsidian
- Color
- Black
- Mohs hardness
- 5
- Folklore associations
- boundaries, truth, reflection
- Care
- Volcanic glass can chip into sharp edges; handle and store carefully.
Citrine
- Color
- Yellow
- Mohs hardness
- 7
- Folklore associations
- optimism, creativity, generosity
- Care
- Keep away from prolonged strong sunlight, which can fade color.
Do not make “crystal elixirs,” put unknown minerals in drinking water, ingest mineral dust, or assume a generic water/sun/smoke method is safe for every specimen. Ask a qualified mineral professional when physical composition or care is uncertain.