Crystal Infused Water: The Ultimate Guide to Boost your Health and Wellness Routine

Crystal infused water is drinking water with a clean, hard crystal such as rose quartz, clear quartz or citrine placed in it, used as a simple daily intention ritual. Choose stones that rate 7 or higher on the Mohs scale and contain no toxic metals, and skip soft or metal-rich crystals like malachite. Many people also use the indirect method, setting the crystal in a sealed glass container inside the water, so the stone never touches what they drink.

Below is a list of crystals people commonly use in water, followed by the ones to keep out of your glass.

Crystals to Use for Infusing Water

Rose Quartz

This soft pink stone is a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, which is why it is a popular choice for water. Quartz is the most abundant mineral on earth. In crystal lore, rose quartz is linked with self-love, compassion and inner peace. It’s a great crystal for everyday sipping and can work in tandem with other crystals as well.

Carnelian

Similar to both agate and quartz in its composition, carnelian is a 6.5-7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Carnelian is said to be a stone of vitality and sexuality. Many people choose it for water infusions before date nights, weddings, or any event where they want a reminder to feel confident!

Citrine

Whether it’s natural or heat-treated, citrine is safe for water at a Mohs hardness rating of 7. Besides its traditional ties to wealth, joy and prosperity, citrine is a favourite for intention water because of its warm, sunny colour.

Smoky Quartz

In crystal lore, smoky quartz is traditionally linked with protection and letting go. Many people keep it close when they are moving on from something that has been troubling them, and like to sip smoky quartz water as a reminder of a fresh start after a hard time.

Shungite

In a recent rise to popularity, shungite water is linked with purification in crystal lore. Shungite on its own can make water more acidic, so people who use it often pair it with quartz or use the indirect method.

Crystals That Are Not Water Safe

Despite how much we may love certain crystals and desire to carry their energy within us, some crystals are simply not safe to put in water. It is widely believed that a Mohs hardness rating of 6 or above is the best way to know if your crystal is safe to go in water, so use that as a guide when researching crystals to infuse water with.

Malachite

This bright green crystal is known as the stone of change, but at a 3.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and a whopping 58% copper content, malachite is definitely unsafe to put in drinking water.

Zircon

While zircon is totally safe for wearing as jewelry, it does contain trace amounts of uranium and is minimally radioactive. It’s best to steer clear of zircon in your water.

Garnet

Garnet is an exception to the rule that suggests a 6 or higher on the Mohs scale is safe for water. Garnet is rated as a 6.5-7.5 but contains aluminum which can be harmful in large amounts or prolonged exposure.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis teeters the line between water soluble and water safe at a Mohs hardness rating of 5.5. Even so, lapis contains sulfur atoms and aluminum which should be avoided in your drinking water.

How to Infuse Water with Crystal Energy

Once you’ve chosen which crystal or crystals you’d like to infuse your water with, your crystals need to be cleansed and charged. Make sure to set your intentions and visualize them flowing into the crystal.

Place your crystal into your water vessel and enjoy. You can let it infuse longer (under moonlight, perhaps) or you can enjoy it right away. Every sip, remind yourself of your intentions and imagine your body being filled with love, light and positive energy.