Research the crystal you plan on using your elixir beforehand to see if has the qualities that meet your needs. Make sure it is an insoluble stone and not classified as toxic (see below).
To make a crystal elixir, place the gemstone of choice in a glass jar of purified or distilled water. Always be sure to use, a glass jar rather than a plastic one because chemicals from plastic could leach out into your elixir.
Start by thoroughly washing your crystals, making sure that you remove any hidden dirt or bacteria, then energetically cleanse them. You also need to set your intention for the gem water.
Once you have done this, place your crystals in the water and cover the glass container with a lid. Once the crystal is in the glass receptacle place it outside for twenty four hours or more to soak up the sun and moon’s healing life force. Alternatively, you can leave your gem water on the kitchen bench or in the fridge, do whatever feels best for you. You will need to drink your gem water within 48 hours of preparing it, as it doesn’t contain any preservatives.
The idea is that when we drink the elixir it will cause physical shifts in the body as it heals our own molecular structure as it aligns it more closely with the energy of the crystal.
Which Crystal?
Quartz are commonly used in elixirs and many people describe feeling an almost immediate charge after drinking a quartz elixir. Other popular stones include Popular crystals to place directly in water for drinking include; Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz and Amethyst.
Russian Shungite is another popular favourite to use for drinking water as advocates believe that it helps to cleanse energise the water. It is also believed by many to have 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.
Do Not Use the Crystals Listed Below for Elixirs!
The gems listed below are TOXIC and should never be infused directly in water.
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
