We all know of the powerful healing properties of crystals. But did you know you can create crystal elixirs to receive even more benefits from their energy? Gem water or crystal infused water is a powerful way to receive the information contained in the crystals. Depending on the crystal and water used, the water can appear fresher and even tastier.
There are real benefits to creating gem water and many people like to use it as drinking water for general wellbeing, as an energizing facial or aura spritzer and as therapeutic remedies.
A study carried out by the Hygiene Consultation Centre Pestel in Germany showed the growth of bacteria is significantly slowed when water is exposed to crystals compared to regular tap water. Water that was left standing in the open that had been energised with Quartz, remained bacteria free for several weeks.
Crystal Infusion Directly in Water
Popular crystals to place directly in water for drinking include; Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz and Amethyst. These can ‘improve’ drinking water, not only by making it taste better and keeping it fresher for longer, but it can also make it easier for the body to absorb.
Russian Shungite is another popular favourite to use for drinking water. It helps to cleanse the water and energise it. It also has EMF protective properties that are an added bonus.
Suitable crystals to infuse directly in water are usually smooth tumbled crystals. Natural, unpolished can also be used but avoid using crystals with a matrix as it can compromise the water quality.
Using this method can take as little as 30 minutes for the water to be infused. To see what crystals are right for you, why not try a crystal a day to test suitability for your energy requirements. Then try various combinations.
It is very important to thoroughly clean any crystal you use. Avoid using crystals that have oil or wax coatings.
Don’t get too excited and place your entire crystal collection in your drinking water. There are some crystals that are toxic to ingest. Please see the list at the end of this blog for details.
If you are not sure if a crystal is toxic or not but you still want the energy of it, there are several ways to infuse water without direct contact with crystals.
Crystal Slab Infusion
The easiest way to infuse is to place a glass or decanter on a crystal slab. The gem water will be ready within 4 – 16 hours depending on the thickness of the glass bottom and how potent you want the infusion to be.
Test Tube Infusion
You can place any crystal in a glass or test tube then place it in a larger container like a decanter. As there is no direct contact between the crystals and the water, any crystal can be used. This method seems to have faster infusion than the slab method so you are looking at 2 – 14 hours for infusion time.
Crystal Grid Infusion
Creating a crystal grid is that safest way to energetically infuse your water. Try placing your water container in the centre, place clear quartz points in sacred geometry shapes and place your other crystals at the other end of your points. Clear quartz helps to amplify the energy of any other crystal in the grid.
Crystal Infusion for Spritzer Bottles
Spritzer or spray bottles are useful if you want an energy ‘pick me up’ during the day. It is suggested to use a method that does not involve direct contact with water for these remedies. Infusion time is usually 6 – 24+ hours. Once infused, simply spray a few pumps in your auric field.
Here are some simple crystal combinations with their infusion method:
Aura Cleanse
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Clear Quartz, Apophyllite, Herkimer Diamond, Topaz
Afternoon ‘Pick Me Up’
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Carnelian, Clear Quartz, Ametrine, Fluorite
Calming
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Howlite, Blue Calcite, Green Calcite, Honey Calcite
General Wellbeing and Harmony
Infusion Method: Directly in Water, Grid, Test Tube
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz
Clarity
Infusion Method: Directly in Water, Grid, Test Tube
Meditation
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Chrysocolla, Malachite, Turquoise (try adding Moldavite and Herkimer for transcendental or astral meditations)
Grounding
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Black Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Jet
Protection
Infusion Method: Grid, Test Tube
Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Rose Quartz
As with any crystal practice, your intentions play the biggest part when infusing water. Be mindful of your intentions for the elixir while selecting your crystals and laying out your grid. Positive, clear energy is the best way to ensure a fantastic fusion.
Pro Tip: Infuse your gem water during the full moon to get an extra cosmic boost.
The gems listed below are TOXIC and should never be infused directly in water but can be used with other methods.
Actinolite
Fibrous form is a type of asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs.
Adamite
Contains Arsenic (Arsenate) and trace amounts of copper which is toxic.
Ajoite
Contains Aluminium, Copper.
Alexandrite
Contains Aluminium.
Amazonite
Trace amounts of Copper which is toxic.
Amblygonite
Contains Aluminium.
Andaluscite
Contains Aluminium.
Atacamite
Contains poisonous/toxic copper.
Auricalcite
Contains Zinc and Copper which is toxic.
Aventurine
Contains Aluminium.
Axinite
Contains Aluminium, Iron.
Azurite
Contains Copper, Toxic.
Bastnaesite
The chemical makeup of Bastnaesite does contain toxic elements which can react when combined with water.
Beryl Group (Aquamarine, Goshenite, Heliodor, Morganite)
Contains Aluminium.
Brazilianite
Contains Aluminium not recommended to use in its raw form.
Bronchantite
Copper Hydrated Sulphate, Toxic.
Boji Stones (Kansas Pop Rocks, aka Concretin)
Contains Sulphur, Pyrite and/or Marcasite which is toxic (*also could be a fire hazard).
Chalcopyrite AKA Peacock Ore
Contains copper and sulphur which can be toxic.
Chrysoberyl
Contains Aluminium.
Chrysocolla
Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Cinnabar
Contains mercury which can be poisonous/toxic Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.
Conichalcite
Contains poisonous/toxic copper.
Copper
Contains poisonous/toxic copper.
Crocoite
Contains poisonous/toxic levels of Chromium. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Do not ingest.
Cuprite
Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.
Dalmatian Jasper
Contains Aluminium.
Dioptase
Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Dumortierite
Contains Aluminium.
Emerald
Contains Aluminium.
Epidote
Contains Aluminium.
Feldspar Group (Labradorite, Moonstone, Orthoclase, etc)
Contains Aluminium.
Galena
Contains high amounts of lead which can be poisonous.
Garnet (Spessartine, Uvarovite, Rhodolite, Hessonite)
Contains Aluminium.
Gem Silica
Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Halite
Unfit for elixir use will dissolve in water.
Hematite
Unfit for elixir use will rust with prolonged exposure in liquid.
Hiddenite (Spodumene)
Contains Aluminium.
Idocrase
Contains Aluminium.
Iolite
Contains Aluminium.
Jadeite
Contains Aluminium and Iron.
Kyanite
Contains Aluminium.
Labradorite
Contains Aluminium.
Lapis Lazuli
Contains Sulphur and possible Pyrite inclusions which are poisonous.
Lazulite
Contains Aluminium.
Lazurite
Contains Aluminium, Sulphur.
Lepidolite
Contains Aluminium.
Magnetite
Iron will rust, DO NOT use in elixirs or charging water.
Malachite
Contains poisonous/toxic copper.
Marcasite
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.
Mica
Contains Aluminium.
Moonstone
Contains Aluminium.
Morganite
Contains Aluminium.
Muscovite
Contains Aluminium.
Orpiment
HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands after use, keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes or mouth before washing hands.
Pargasite
contains Aluminium so it is not recommended for elixirs or immersing in water to charge it.
Pietersite
Similar to Tiger’s Eye. Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended to use raw forms for elixirs.
Prehnite
Contains Aluminium.
Psilomelane
Contains poisonous/toxic Barium.
Pyrite
Pyrite may contain intermixed Marcasite. The Marcasite 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/Quantum Quattro Silica
Contains poisonous/toxic copper.
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.
Ruby
Contains Aluminium.
Sapphire
Contains Aluminium.
Scapolite
Contains Aluminium.
Schorl
Contains Aluminium.
Selenite
Unfit for internal ingestion tiny shards may break off in water.
Serpentine
Fibrous forms are asbestos. Wash hands after use. Not recommended in elixir preparation.
Smithsonite
Contains zinc and may contain copper (green Smithsonite) Safe for handling but may be Poisonous/toxic when used in elixirs.
Sodalite
Contains Aluminium.
Spinel
Contains Aluminium.
Spodumene
Contains Aluminium.
Staurolite
Contains Aluminium and Iron.
Stibnite
Contains lead and antimony. Not recommended for elixirs.
Stilbite
Contains Aluminium.
Sugilite
Contains Aluminium.
Sulphur
Contains poisonous Sulphur.
Sunstone
Contains Aluminium.
Tanzanite (Gem variety of Zoisite.)
Contains Aluminium.
Tiger Eye
Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended to use raw forms for elixirs.
Topaz
Contains Aluminium.
Torbenite
Radioactive.
Tourmaline
Contains Aluminium.
Tremolite
Fibrous forms are asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after use.
Turquoise
Contains poisonous/toxic copper and Aluminium. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Ulexite
Contains toxic Boron.
Unakite
Contains Aluminium and may also contain Zirconium (Radioactive).
Vanadinite
Contains poisonous Vanadium.
Variscite
Contains Aluminium.
Vesuvianite
Contains Aluminium.
Wavellite
Contains Aluminium.
Wulfenite
Contains poisonous Lead & Molybdenum. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Zircon
Contains Zirconium, Radioactive.
Zoisite
Contains Aluminium.
References: Healing Excavation, Gem Water
