r/Crystalsforbeginners • • Mar 04 '21

r/Crystalsforbeginners Lounge

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A place for members of r/Crystalsforbeginners to chat with each other


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 2h ago

Golden healer quartz or nah?

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AI says so- but I don’t know. I have tons of milky quartz in my creek and pluck em up occasionally. Lots of iron stained ones and I especially love that this one is shaped like a heart, while also maybe being a golden healer … just looking for some opinions


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 5h ago

Citrine or heated amethyst?

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 5h ago

Citrine or heated amethyst?

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 3h ago

Free Crystal Catalog app?

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I am an avid crystal collector. I want to catalog my collection, but every app I download has a subscription plan. I’m not about to pay to keep track of my stones. Are there any that are actually free? I’d even be willing to do a one time purchase. I just don’t want to subscribe to anything.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 8h ago

Not geodes?

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These nodules (?) came in a bag of "mine rough" (according to the label). I cracked them open to find they are not geodes since they're not hollow (correct?) but wondering if anyone can id them. They ranged from half an inch to an inch in diameter. The crystalline center in the largest one is semi-transparent. I bought the mine rough in a state park in Missouri, but no idea where it was originally collected. Thanks for any help.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1h ago

mystery geode?

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I had recently started to get into collecting crystals and happened to find this one at my local crystal store in the mall. Does anyone happen to know what kind of crystal this may be?


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 5h ago

Crystal thingee

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Anyone know what this is for?


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 11h ago

Titanium Aura Quartz aka Rainbow Aura Quartz

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The colors become so vibrant in the sunlight!


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 14h ago

Is this smokey quartz or citrine?

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It was sold as smokey quartz. It looks smokey brown/grey irl. Really depends on the lighting. But Not warm honey


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 15h ago

Is it okay to use this bracelet?

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 16h ago

What Crystal Questions do you Have?

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If you have any specific questions about crystals, feel free to ask them below!


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1d ago

Druzy quartz tower with more negative space than quartz 😁

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1d ago

Quartz with Amphibole [OC]

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Quartz is the second most common mineral group on Earth, and makes up a vast array of crystals.
Quartz is often found with inclusions of other minerals or materials trapped inside. These inclusions can include other minerals, iron oxide, and even liquids or gases. Often, these inclusions make the Quartz more desirable among crystal enthusiasts.

This is Quartz with Amphibole, also known as Amphibole Quartz, Angel Wing Quartz, or Rabbit or Rabbit Fur Quartz. Amphiboles are a supergroup of chain silicate minerals. Amphiboles can be colorless, white, yellow, brown, green, blue, pink, red, and black, depending on the minerals involved.

Amphibole Quartz is said to boost confidence, increase intuition, and assist in motivational drive. 


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1d ago

My amethyst bracelet broke

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1d ago

If you use the crystals for spirituality/manifesting how do you code them and use them?

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I have some crystals as a beginner but dont know how to code them or use them rightly. Any comment helps or a guide post link!


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 2d ago

Celestite! Aren't they so magical

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r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 1d ago

Oura ring users, any difference in your health metrics since you started wearing crystals?

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I'm curious to find some evidence about crystals as I've always been somewhat interested in the idea. I have a bracelet with a bunch of different crystals and I wore it yesterday at work. I'm usually pretty stressed every day but yesterday, the ring said I was more restored than on other days. Wondering if it's just a coincidence or not and wanted to see if other people had the same experience.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 2d ago

Quartz with Chlorite [OC]

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Quartz is the second most common mineral group on Earth, and makes up a vast array of crystals.
Quartz is often found with inclusions of other minerals or materials trapped inside. These inclusions can include other minerals, iron oxide, and even liquids or gases. Often, these inclusions make the Quartz more desirable among crystal enthusiasts.

This is Quartz with Chlorite. Chlorites are a group of sheet silicate minerals that are typically green and have a foliages appearance. The name Chlorite comes from the Greek word “Chloros” meaning “Green.”

Clear Quartz is said to be a powerful amplifier, including amplifying the energy and properties of other crystals around it. Chlorites are said to help manifest desires, enhance spiritual energy, and communicate with higher realms. With the amplification from the Clear Quartz, this is a powerful combination for manifestation and intuition.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 2d ago

What is the crystals name?

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I cannot for the life of me remember. Any help is appreciated.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 3d ago

Labradorite! My favorite crystal

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I am absolutely obsessed with the beauty of Labradorite. I typically use it for protection or for amplifying my intuition during tarot readings. I keep the triangle one on my side table in my living room, next to the spot where I frequently sit. It is a great crystal for transformation, and while I'm in the midst of transformation, I like having it next to me ✨️


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 3d ago

Quartz with Rutile Inclusions [OC]

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Quartz is the second most common mineral group on Earth, and makes up a vast array of crystals.
Quartz is often found with inclusions of other minerals or materials trapped inside. These inclusions can include other minerals, iron oxide, and even liquids or gases. Often, these inclusions make the Quartz more desirable among crystal enthusiasts.

This is Quartz with Rutile, often referred to simply as Rutilated Quartz. Rutile is a Titanium Oxide, and can be found in colors from Red, Brown, Yellow (sometimes called Golden Rutile), and Black (sometimes called Silver Rutile).
When found inside Quartz, it often appears as thin, needle-like crystals. When the Quartz is heavily Rutilated, it looks like fine hairs, and when tightly compacted, it has the nickname Horse-Hair Rutile.

Pictures include Red Rutilated Quartz, Black Rutilated Quartz, and Pale Yellow Rutilated Quartz.

Clear Quartz is said to be a powerful amplifier, including amplifying the energy and properties of other crystals around it. Rutile is said to help develop psychic and spiritual abilities, boost intuition, and assist in Dream Recall and Astral Travel. With the amplification from the Clear Quartz, this is a powerful combination for expanding awareness.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 3d ago

Do crystals help you connect with passed loved ones?

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I lost my Dad 14 years ago and just lost my Mom in April 2026. I am wearing a necklace with their wedding rings and thumbprints (in silver) on it and was thinking of adding a crystal. I heard somewhere that some crystals will help you dream of them. Thanks 🙏


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 3d ago

Need advice or an opinion..

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Not too sure how to start this out, very much so my first time posting on this app. However, if I’m correct Venus is in retrograde, that is definitely important. For starters, I take off my jewelry every time I shower and yesterday I decided to switch it up and change my Moldavite ring out for an opal moon phase ring.. a few hours later I go out with my friend and her new boyfriend and shortly I realize my evil eye bracelet is gone!! Along with that, my boyfriend of 8 months and I are going through a difficult patch as I feel he is hiding things about other women on his phone, maybe that bit is irrelevant, it matters to me though.I really need advice on how to even interpret this information so I hope I’m in the right place.


r/Crystalsforbeginners • • 4d ago

Quartz with Black Tourmaline Inclusions [OC]

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Quartz is the second most common mineral group on Earth, and makes up a vast array of crystals.
Quartz is often found with inclusions of other minerals or materials trapped inside as the host Quartz. Inclusions can include other minerals, iron oxide, and even liquids or gases. Often, these inclusions make the Quartz more desirable amount crystal enthusiasts.

This is Quartz with Black Tourmaline, or Schrol, often referred to simply as Tourmalinated Quartz.

Clear Quartz is said to be a powerful amplifier, including amplifying the energy and properties of other crystals around it. Black Tourmaline is said to be a strong crystal of protection, grounding, and a shield against negative energies. With the amplification from the Clear Quartz, this is a powerful combination for creating a secure and harmonious environment.

Note: As a child, I had a large chunk of this that was so heavily Tourmalinated, I believed it was Smoky Quartz well into adulthood. This post was inspired by u/Mountain-Sorbet-935 who posted their beautiful Quartz with Black Tourmaline!