Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Everyone.... I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? Thanks, Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 In a message dated 8/25/2009 9:29:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meditationexp writes: I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin Greetings Kelly, Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making an elixir with it. Blessings to your day all. ReNau " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi Kelly, Where have you read this?? I've never seen or heard anything anywhere which says that chrysoprase should not be placed directly on the skin. I used to have a little chrysoprase pendant, and never had a problem with it. I'm looking in my copy of the Crystal Bible right now, and it says that for healing chrysoprase should be placed as appropriate or used as an elixir (it doesn't mention making this by the indirect method, so the stone obviously isn't toxic). Hope that helps! Vicky meditationexp Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:29:51 +0000 [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Hi Everyone.... I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? Thanks, Kelly _______________ Upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 Optimised for MSN. http://extras.uk.msn.com/internet-explorer-8/?ocid=T010MSN07A0716U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 The only stones I would be cautious about placing on the skin would be stones such as Cinnabar and Lead....to name a few....as most reactions take place at the cellular level..with contact to the skin.... Be Blessed, Dawn Silver --- On Wed, 8/26/09, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote: renaumoon <renaumoon Re: [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 6:45 AM In a message dated 8/25/2009 9:29:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meditationexp@ writes: I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin Greetings Kelly, Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making an elixir with it. Blessings to your day all. ReNau " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hiyas Kelly, Would you mind saying where you read that Chyrsoprase can not be placed directly on the skin? Chyrsoprase is member of the chalcedony/agate family and as far as I know it is not harmful to be placed directly on the skin. I know that certain minerals like Malachite in their raw form can be harmful if made in to a tincture of either water or alcohol. Interesting if it truly is harmful if placed directly to the skin. ::shrugs:: Anyhow, my thoughts, Lynn , " meditationexp " <meditationexp wrote: > > Hi Everyone.... > > I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? > > Thanks, > Kelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hiyas ReNau, Neither do any of my books, Crystal Bible - Hall, Aurubon Field Guide, Book of Stones - Simmons & Ahsian. Anywho, Lynn > Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not > place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the > issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements > about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making > an elixir with it. > > Blessings to your day all. > ReNau > > > > " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " > " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hi ReNau, The article said when used for healing purposes do not place directly on the skin. But aren't all crystals 'healing' so then should chrsyoprase be directly on the skin? or should it be set into metal jewelry? Not all books say this ... like 'the crystal bible' doesn't reference this , and nothing weird has happened since i've been wearing it is a pendant... Kelly --- On Wed, 8/26/09, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote: renaumoon <renaumoon Re: [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 4:45 AM In a message dated 8/25/2009 9:29:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meditationexp@ writes: I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin Greetings Kelly, Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making an elixir with it. Blessings to your day all. ReNau " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I am (...by far) not an expert in this field, but I am a self-proclaimed crystal junkie. So, don't take my answer as 100% fact, but from what I read, I understand that some crystals are toxic if placed directly on the skin or if used as an elixir. They contain certain substances which can be dangerous if absorbed into the skin. I also understand that certain crystals are safe to be placed directly on skin only in tumbled form. The raw crystal is the big 'no-no', but again, tumbled is said to be safe enough. Here is a list of 'toxic crystals' that I found: There are many minerals that contain either a high heavy metal content or toxic substance. These minerals should not be used for an elixir and handled with care. Please wash hands after handling these stones. Actinolite Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs. Safe if enclosed completely in quartz. Amazonite Contains traces of copper, which is toxic. Azurite Coloring is the result of copper, which is toxic. Bronchantite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Boji Stones Unknown stone/mineral types - would consider toxic Chalcopyrite aka Peacock Ore contains copper and sulfur which can be toxic Celestite Slightly soluble in water, unfit for elixirs Cinnabar Contains mercury which can be poisonous/toxic Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Use in a well ventilated area as mercury can transform to vapors at body temperature. Cobaltite Contains harmful arsenic Conichalcite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Copper Not suitable for elixirs, high levels of copper!?! Crocoite Contains poisonous/toxic levels of Lead. Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding Chrysocolla AKA Gem Silica Contains poisonous/toxic copper Cuprite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Dioptase Contains poisonous/toxic copper Galena Contains high amounts of lead which can be poisonous Halite Dissolves in water (Its salt, it won't harm you but you won't have a crystal anymore!) Hematite Unfit for elixir use--will rust with prolonged exposure in liquid Lapis Lazuli Pyrite inclusions may contain poisonous/toxic Sulfur if they develop a white powder on the pyrite. Magnetite Unfit for elixir use--will rust due to Iron content , not recommended for elixirs Malachite Contains poisonous/toxic copper, take care when handling rough stones. Polished stones are usually stabalized. Marcasite Contains poisonous/toxic Sulfur Peacock Ore Contains copper and sulfur which can be toxic Psilomelane Contains poisonous/toxic Barium Pyrite Non-polished or non treated pieces, with time and exposure to oxygen, may form a white powdery substance/residue which is poisonous/toxic Sulfuric Acid. If this occurs you should not wear next to the skin or touch.. Not recommended for Elixirs. Quantum stone Contains poisonous/toxic copper, take care when handling rough stones. Realgar HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands after use, keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes or mouth before washing hands. Serpentine Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Wash hands after use. Not recommended in elixir preparation. Sulfur Contains sulfur !?! Stibnite Contains lead and antimony. Not recommended for elixirs. Smithsonite Contains zinc and may contain copper (green Smithsonite) Poisonous/toxic Tiger Eye Fibrous form contains may asbestos (under debate), Not recommended to use raw forms for elixirs. Torbernite Radioactive Tremolite Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after use. Ulexite Contains toxic Boron Vanadinite Contains poisonous Lead Vesuvianite AKA Idocrase Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after touching. Wulfenite Contains poisonous Lead and Molybdenum Zircon A rare form known as Cyrtolite is Radioactive Regards, Ana --- On Wed, 8/26/09, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote: renaumoon <renaumoon Re: [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 7:45 AM In a message dated 8/25/2009 9:29:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meditationexp@ writes: I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin Greetings Kelly, Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making an elixir with it. Blessings to your day all. ReNau " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Aloha and Mahalo. . . great list and very comprehensive. Can you share the source as I would like to add info to one of our handouts. The note about chrysoprase may have come from fact that it seems somewhat porous and may absorb body oils, but I have never heard warning not to use on skin before. I hope you didn't mean that Quartz shoudl not be used directly on skin-that is definitely a false admonition. Quartz in raw or unpolished form is often preferred when needing to charge another crystal (including the human body) and to release excess energies to create balance. Using the natural terminations (energies go toward the point, toward light, toward heat, toward water and toward the earth) is one of the best uses of these amazing entities and placing on the skin the most direct use of Quartz. All of the Quartzes-Clear, Smokey, Rose, Citrine and Amethyst in any form are safe to use on skin. As to terminations of other minerals-those should be used with guidelines for toxicity that you posted. Aloha Pumahana )'( Skye HEART OF MAUI / HEALING THRU HEART Crystal & Minerals Tumbled/Specimen * Chakra Balancing Sets * Crystal Elixirs Pendulums * Taffeta Jewelry Saques * Karuna Art Chakra, Goddess, Children's, World Peace Prayer Flags and much More. Connect with us www.HeartofMaui.com or www.HealingthruHeart.net info or info 1-808-280-3682 We'd love to hear from you! MAHALO NUI LOA! --- On Wed, 8/26/09, ANA <anamarionita wrote: ANA <anamarionita Re: [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 8:59 AM I am (...by far) not an expert in this field, but I am a self-proclaimed crystal junkie. So, don't take my answer as 100% fact, but from what I read, I understand that some crystals are toxic if placed directly on the skin or if used as an elixir. They contain certain substances which can be dangerous if absorbed into the skin. I also understand that certain crystals are safe to be placed directly on skin only in tumbled form. The raw crystal is the big 'no-no', but again, tumbled is said to be safe enough. Here is a list of 'toxic crystals' that I found: There are many minerals that contain either a high heavy metal content or toxic substance. These minerals should not be used for an elixir and handled with care. Please wash hands after handling these stones. Actinolite Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs. Safe if enclosed completely in quartz. Amazonite Contains traces of copper, which is toxic. Azurite Coloring is the result of copper, which is toxic. Bronchantite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Boji Stones Unknown stone/mineral types - would consider toxic Chalcopyrite aka Peacock Ore contains copper and sulfur which can be toxic Celestite Slightly soluble in water, unfit for elixirs Cinnabar Contains mercury which can be poisonous/toxic Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Use in a well ventilated area as mercury can transform to vapors at body temperature. Cobaltite Contains harmful arsenic Conichalcite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Copper Not suitable for elixirs, high levels of copper!?! Crocoite Contains poisonous/toxic levels of Lead. Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding Chrysocolla AKA Gem Silica Contains poisonous/toxic copper Cuprite Contains poisonous/toxic copper Dioptase Contains poisonous/toxic copper Galena Contains high amounts of lead which can be poisonous Halite Dissolves in water (Its salt, it won't harm you but you won't have a crystal anymore!) Hematite Unfit for elixir use--will rust with prolonged exposure in liquid Lapis Lazuli Pyrite inclusions may contain poisonous/toxic Sulfur if they develop a white powder on the pyrite. Magnetite Unfit for elixir use--will rust due to Iron content , not recommended for elixirs Malachite Contains poisonous/toxic copper, take care when handling rough stones. Polished stones are usually stabalized. Marcasite Contains poisonous/toxic Sulfur Peacock Ore Contains copper and sulfur which can be toxic Psilomelane Contains poisonous/toxic Barium Pyrite Non-polished or non treated pieces, with time and exposure to oxygen, may form a white powdery substance/residue which is poisonous/toxic Sulfuric Acid. If this occurs you should not wear next to the skin or touch.. Not recommended for Elixirs. Quantum stone Contains poisonous/toxic copper, take care when handling rough stones. Realgar HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands after use, keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes or mouth before washing hands. Serpentine Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Wash hands after use. Not recommended in elixir preparation. Sulfur Contains sulfur !?! Stibnite Contains lead and antimony. Not recommended for elixirs. Smithsonite Contains zinc and may contain copper (green Smithsonite) Poisonous/toxic Tiger Eye Fibrous form contains may asbestos (under debate), Not recommended to use raw forms for elixirs. Torbernite Radioactive Tremolite Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after use. Ulexite Contains toxic Boron Vanadinite Contains poisonous Lead Vesuvianite AKA Idocrase Fibrous forms contain asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after touching. Wulfenite Contains poisonous Lead and Molybdenum Zircon A rare form known as Cyrtolite is Radioactive Regards, Ana --- On Wed, 8/26/09, renaumoon <renaumoon wrote: renaumoon <renaumoon Re: [CrystalHW] Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 7:45 AM In a message dated 8/25/2009 9:29:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meditationexp@ writes: I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin Greetings Kelly, Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making an elixir with it. Blessings to your day all. ReNau " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I wonder if someone was confusing chrysoprase with chrysocolla which contains copper. It is the copper that makes it toxic in chrysocolla. Chrysoprase is not toxic. I urge caution and suggest that you learn about the stones you use. I also suggest that you get a good book on stones and their physical properties. The metaphysical books are written for the metaphysical audience. I have found several authors suggest making elixers and essences with toxic crystals or stones without the added information about making them via the indirect method. There are stones that are toxic if ingested but not by handling. The stones in their natural state can be irritating to the lungs if you inhale fine particles, but fine if polished. If a stone is considered toxic for ingestion i would not take the chance using it tumbled or not without proper precautions. linda On Aug 26, 2009, at 12:21 PM, spiritcrystal_lynn wrote: Hiyas ReNau, Neither do any of my books, Crystal Bible - Hall, Aurubon Field Guide, Book of Stones - Simmons & Ahsian. Anywho, Lynn > Does the site that you got that information from say WHY you should not > place it in direct contact with the skin? I am very curious as to what the > issued would potentially be. Melody's listing does not make any statements > about not wearing it against the skin or using an alternate method for making > an elixir with it. > > Blessings to your day all. > ReNau > > > > " Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain " > " Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Lynn, It was when i was doing a google search and it was from a website so i don't remember, but in my own crystal bible it says nothing about it.... and i looked at all the crystal books at barnes and noble and none warned against it.... so it was just a random website warning. Kelly --- On Wed, 8/26/09, spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn wrote: spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn [CrystalHW] Re: Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:17 AM Hiyas Kelly, Would you mind saying where you read that Chyrsoprase can not be placed directly on the skin? Chyrsoprase is member of the chalcedony/agate family and as far as I know it is not harmful to be placed directly on the skin. I know that certain minerals like Malachite in their raw form can be harmful if made in to a tincture of either water or alcohol. Interesting if it truly is harmful if placed directly to the skin. ::shrugs:: Anyhow, my thoughts, Lynn CrystalHealing- workshop, " meditationexp " <meditationexp@ ...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone.... > > I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? > > Thanks, > Kelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Very intriguing... I will do some research today... going to visit a bookstore anyway. I also noticed that a number of websites said this same thing. I know that it is often used in jewelry so I think it was a little strange. Perhaps its because some people are very sensitive to its strong energy. -Charlene Kelly Watson Aug 27, 2009 2:12 AM Re: [CrystalHW] Re: Chrysoprase Question Hi Lynn, It was when i was doing a google search and it was from a website so i don't remember, but in my own crystal bible it says nothing about it.... and i looked at all the crystal books at barnes and noble and none warned against it.... so it was just a random website warning. Kelly --- On Wed, 8/26/09, spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn wrote: spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn [CrystalHW] Re: Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:17 AM Hiyas Kelly, Would you mind saying where you read that Chyrsoprase can not be placed directly on the skin? Chyrsoprase is member of the chalcedony/agate family and as far as I know it is not harmful to be placed directly on the skin. I know that certain minerals like Malachite in their raw form can be harmful if made in to a tincture of either water or alcohol. Interesting if it truly is harmful if placed directly to the skin. ::shrugs:: Anyhow, my thoughts, Lynn CrystalHealing- workshop, " meditationexp " <meditationexp@ ...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone.... > > I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? > > Thanks, > Kelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hi Everyone, Here is a website that lists the more common toxic stones, by no means all inclusive, but lists the stones that the average person would come into contact and then some. Another web site: http://pjentoft.com/f-55-TOXIC-STONES.html .. I found both to be very helpful when creating my crystal class. On Aug 27, 2009, at 1:12 AM, Kelly Watson wrote: Hi Lynn, It was when i was doing a google search and it was from a website so i don't remember, but in my own crystal bible it says nothing about it.... and i looked at all the crystal books at barnes and noble and none warned against it.... so it was just a random website warning. Kelly --- On Wed, 8/26/09, spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn wrote: spiritcrystal_lynn <spiritcrystal_lynn [CrystalHW] Re: Chrysoprase Question Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:17 AM Hiyas Kelly, Would you mind saying where you read that Chyrsoprase can not be placed directly on the skin? Chyrsoprase is member of the chalcedony/ agate family and as far as I know it is not harmful to be placed directly on the skin. I know that certain minerals like Malachite in their raw form can be harmful if made in to a tincture of either water or alcohol. Interesting if it truly is harmful if placed directly to the skin. ::shrugs:: Anyhow, my thoughts, Lynn CrystalHealing- workshop, " meditationexp " <meditationexp@ ...> wrote: > > Hi Everyone.... > > I just got a chyrsoprase necklace adn i've been reading and it says when using as healing stone do not place directly on the skin.... so it is a problem to wear it as a pendant that rests on the chest and is in contact with the skin??? > > Thanks, > Kelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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