Are tumbled or raw small crystals more effective?

When it comes to tumbled and raw crystals, there is often a discussion on whether their properties and benefits differ. Our customers often ask us whether raw or tumbled stones are better to buy and in our opinion that depends mainly on what they want to use the stones for. Small and middle-sized tumbled crystals and gemstones are popular choices for DIY jewelry, decorative pieces, and healing sessions. Some crystal enthusiasts and energy healers believe that the process of tumbling may damage the stone on an energetic level. Many consider that raw stones emanate more powerful energy due to their untouched, unprocessed natural shape.

Raw vs. Tumbled crystals and gemstones

Others consider that the polishing process doesn't affect the stones' inherent properties or energy. After all, nature polishes quite a few stones itself. What makes the difference is the energy of the shape. The same mineral having different shapes will emanate energies that vibrate at different frequencies. When you choose which stone to buy, raw or tumbled, we recommend following your intuition. Take into consideration the raw stone's beautiful appearance and the way you feel drawn to its energy. If you want stones with softer, more gentle energy, you should go for tumbled stones.

Raw Crystals and Minerals

Raw stones are unpolished untreated. Their size can vary from small to extra large natural formations. Typically, the softer raw stones are slightly more fragile than the tumbled ones. Some crystal workers believe that raw stones emanate more intense and pure energy since they have been unchanged. They have rough textures and edges, markings, color variations. Many energy healers and crystal enthusiasts consider raw stones to emanate more powerful energies, therefore, have more powerful healing benefits. These unprocessed stones are excellent tools for reconnecting to nature and resonating with the Earth's energies. The more natural the form of the rock, the more pure its energy is. We often recommend the following small raw crystals for:

Energy healing:

• Pineapple Amethyst point
• Rose Quartz
• Fluorite

Space cleansing:

• Black Tourmaline
• Shungite
• Smoky Quartz

Meditation:

• Selenite
• Magnesite
• Amethyst

Tumbled Crystals and Gemstones

Tumbled stones are smooth stones with rounded shapes. Most crystal enthusiasts believe that the tumbling process affects the stones' energy. Tumbled stones vary in size from small to extra large forms. Their energy is more subtle and radiates in all directions. If you are sensitive and find the raw stones' energy too intense, surround yourself with tumbled. Also, other considerations, such as the toxicity of specific raw stones, make tumbled stones a better option. For example, Malachite can be used safely only in tumbled form because of the stone's toxicity. Some of our customers' popular tumbled stones for:

Home decorations:

• Purple Chalcedony
• mini Obsidian spheres
• Rose Calcite

Wire wrapped jewelry:

• Citrine
• Fluorite
• Goldstone

Chakra balancing:

• Chakra Worry Stone
• Shattuckite
• Angelite