At some point in every crystal lover’s journey, the question of how to store your crystals inevitably comes up. On the one hand, it’s exciting— it means your collection is growing (yay!). On the other hand, it can feel a little overwhelming once you start exploring all the storage options out there. To make matters more confusing, many people have very strong opinions about the “right” way to store crystals—especially when it comes to preserving their energy. In this article, I’ll break down the pros and cons of different crystal storage methods, from damage prevention and organization to energetic protection, so you can learn how to store crystals in the way that feels just right for you.
How to Store Crystals
When weighing your crystal storage options, here are some important things to consider:
1. Whether the container prevents damage
2. The ease of access to your healing stones
3. Organization & identification of your stones
4. The material of the container (energy AND aesthetics)
How to Store Crystals to Prevent Damage
Most crystal workers agree that it’s best to store your crystal in individual pouches or containers to avoid chipping and other damage. But if you have a large collection, this can be pretty challenging. So if you do need to store multiple crystals together , it’s good to keep the Mohs’ Hardness Scale in mind. You don’t want to store very soft stones with hard stones because they’ll get scratched.
Additionally, hard stones aren’t necessarily durable. For example, Diamonds (the hardest stone of all) are very hard, but they are also very brittle and can fracture easily. The same is true of brittle or easily cleaved crystals (i.e. Fluorite, Mica, Apophyllite, etc.)
How to Store Crystals for Ease of Access
The key here is to keep things as simple as you can while still keeping in mind the other important storage factors. No matter how you choose to store your healing stones, they should be easily accessible. If they’re too tucked away you may not work with them as frequently as you would if they were easier to get to. This may mean keeping them right out in the open.
If storing your crystals out in the open (instead of in in boxes or bags), it’s best to keep them out of direct sunlight because this can cause some crystals to fade. It’s also advisable to avoid storing them in places where extreme temperature change may occur (as this may cause them to crack). If storing crystals in this manner, you may want to consider the placement of the specific type of stone according to the function of your space and how you’d like to shift its energy.
How to Store Crystals for Organization & Identification
Another important consideration when storing your crystals is whether or not you’ll be able to keep things organized. This helps with crystal identification and also allows you to find things quicker (especially when you have a large collection). Storage containers that have compartments work great for this because they keep things tidy and they can be labeled with crystal names and other important info. Plus, they help prevent breakage by keeping things separated!
How to Store Crystals for Energy Protection
Most healers recommend using natural materials (like wood, cotton, or silk) for storing your stones because they’re thought to act as natural energy shields and keep your crystals free from outside energy. Using natural materials for crystal storage generally looks great! Beautiful fabric pouches and rustic wood boxes look right at home in just about any environment, so this is an excellent option in terms of aesthetics…
However…
Since natural materials are fairly good conductors of energy, it would stand to reason that they would actually allow energy to pass from the environment to the crystal easier than a synthetic material. So, as an alternative, if your goal with storage is to keep your crystals relatively shielded, it makes more sense to store your crystals in materials that are low conductors of energy, such as plastics.
At the end of the day, how to store your crystals depends on your priorities—whether that’s energy preservation, organization, ease of use, or all of the above. No matter what method you choose, the most important thing is that your crystals are stored in a way that supports your personal practice!
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