Celestite: water, sunlight and care

Celestite tolerates only a brief rinse; running-water cleansing is not suggested. Celestite can fade in sunlight, so keep it out of direct sun.

Updated 15 October 2026 by the Heptyx team. Biorhythm, numerology and chakras are presented as traditions, not science.

Celestite at a glance

Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.

Celestite tolerates only a brief rinse; running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Celestite can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.

Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.

Is Celestite safe in water?

Celestite tolerates only a brief rinse; running-water cleansing is not suggested.

Can Celestite go in the sun?

Celestite can fade in sunlight; keep it out of direct sun.

How hard is Celestite?

Celestite is 3–3.5 on the Mohs scale of 10.