Angelite: water, sunlight and care
No. Keep Angelite away from water. No; water turns it into gypsum. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Angelite at a glance
| What it is | Anhydrite, CaSO₄ (trade name) |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 3–3.5 of 10 |
| Water | No; water turns it into gypsum. |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | “Angelite” is a trade name. |
How to care for Angelite
- 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.
- Keep Angelite away from water.
- 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.
Questions
Is Angelite safe in water?
No. Keep Angelite away from water. No; water turns it into gypsum.
Can Angelite go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Angelite, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Angelite?
Angelite is 3–3.5 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- mindat.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026