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Oct 13, 2026 39 min

Do Healing Crystals Really Work?

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Spoiler: No. But crystals are still pretty magical! Producer Mary visits the American Museum of Natural History’s Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to find out how crystals are formed, what makes them so colorful, and why you should never leave your collection in a department store window. Meanwhile, Mango’s got plenty of research about ancient crystal beliefs and the modern healing crystal movement—plus, the surprisingly dark side of crystal sourcing. Learn more about the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals and their incredible collections! Visit Rockhounding.org. Get a DIY education in minerals at Mindat.org. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social! Photo by Franco Antonio Giovanella via Unsplash. Thanks, Franco!

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