Crystals That Can Not Be Exposed to Sun

Here are some of the stones that should be kept for only a short time in the sun with partial shade, if at all, for a quick five-minute charge. Or better yet, charge them under the full moon, even if it’s cloudy.

Amegreen - The color will fade when in sun too long. Made up of amethyst and prasiolite (green amethyst)

Amethyst - A member of the quartz family. Color will fade in the sun since the color comes from the iron in it.

Ametrine - The color will fade when in sun too long. Made up of amethyst and citrine.

Apatite - The color will fade in the sun.

Apophyllite - Can become brittle in the sun and color can fade.

Aquamarine - Direct sunlight will fade the blue to white if kept too long.

Auralite 23 - Primarily composed of amethyst, so it can fade.

Aventurine - A member of the quartz family and can fade in color.

Beryl - Can fade and get brittle in the sun.

Calcite - Can fade and get brittle in the sun.

Celestite - The blue will turn to white in the sun and get brittle and possibly break.

Chrysoprase - A member of the quartz family, it’s a green chalcedony, and it can fade or get brittle and crack.

Citrine - Since it’s a form of quartz, it will fade to a clear color within 4 hours in the sun

Clear Quartz - Can only withstand about 2 hours in the sun. Can get brittle and crack or break.