Can Moonstone Get Wet?

Water can be used to purify various minerals. It is a fairly quick process that does not require a long interaction between the water and the stone. Everything is good in moderation. If you leave the stone in the water for a long time, however, you may be disappointed. The stone can be spoiled. This is because any mineral with a value less than 5 on the Mohs scale should not be put into the water, as it will deteriorate. The scale is not only important when considering the durability of minerals, but also their water resistance, because the softer the material, the more likely it is to be damaged by water. 

CAN I PUT MOONSTONE INTO THE WATER?

Moonstone has a hardness of 6-6.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale. This value is, of course, more than 5, but leaving the stone in water for a long time is not recommended. Water can permanently damage the stone. Still, if you need to clean the stone, or if you forgot to take it off before washing your hands, there is no harm done. A short exposure will not affect the mineral.

WHAT KIND OF WATER CAN BE USED?

To clean the stone from various impurities you can use ordinary running water. It is better, of course, to find filtered water to clean the stone, as tap water can be full of different chemical elements that will negatively affect your stone.

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CLEANSING FROM NEGATIVITY

Specialists recommend charging a moonstone during a full moon. In addition, to purify a stone from negative energy, it is recommended to dip it into the river water sometimes. This procedure does not require much time, the mineral will be cleared of negative energy quickly enough. An alternative way to cleanse a mineral is to use incense because the smoke from it can cleanse the stone from negative energy.

HOW DO I AVOID GETTING WATER ONTO THE MOONSTONE?

To avoid unnecessary exposure of your moonstone to liquids (especially with aggressive chemical elements), it is worth paying careful attention to the situations in which you wear your moonstone jewelry. There are several recommendations for this:

1. First, always remove the jewelry before cleaning. After all, water droplets with cleaning agents may get on the stone.

2. Second, don't forget to remove jewelry when going to the gym or engaging in any other physical activity.

3. Third, you should also leave the ring in a dry place before going to the pool or bath. Chlorinated water can have a very bad effect not only on the stone but also on the metal of which the jewelry is made.

Also, it is a good idea to keep your stone jewelry in a humidity-free place such as a bathroom.

Keeping these simple recommendations in mind will ensure that your moonstone jewelry will last a long time.

To summarize, it's worth mentioning the most important thing once again. If you get your moonstone wet, don't worry, water won't ruin it. It is important not to leave the moonstone in the water for too long and not to let it come into contact with aggressive substances, such as cleaning products. If you follow the recommendations and take care of the stone, you will be able to admire its beauty for a very long time. Read our Article  Moonstone Meaning by Color - White, Silver, Blue, Peach, and More

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