Oklahoma's baryte roses are valued for their unmistakable rose-like shape, rust-red coloring, and their defined "petals". The reason why large, pristine Rose Rocks are rare is because they're so easily damaged. Want to know how to keep your baryte roses beautiful? I've put together this care guide that will teach you how!  Preventing Damage: Baryte roses are dense, they feel heavy in your hand so it seems like they'd be really sturdy, but they're actually quite delicate! Baryte has a relatively low Mohs hardness level of 3-3.5, meaning it's easy to damage. Rose Rocks can be easily scratched, scuffed, or broken by harder materials - including other minerals and crystals. If you have a collection of roses, be sure to store them individually (like in a craft or bead organizer that has multiple compartments) because they can easily damage each other! Rose Rocks are also damaged by prolonged exposure to sunlight. It can cause them to be sun-bleached, fading their color. To keep them vibrant, display them in a location away from windows that receive direct sun. Cleaning: Got an Oklahoma Rose Rock that's caked with clay?  Been there. I've learned some techniques over the years that can help you uncover the beauty hidden under all that red dirt! --First, rinse off what you can then give your Rose a long soak in hot water for at least a few hours. For best results, leave them there overnight, or up to a couple days.  Note: ONLY use water! Harsh chemicals or cleaners can soak into your Rose Rock and/or damage its structure. --After soaking, begin gently scrubbing the Rose under warm running water using a firm-bristled toothbrush. How gentle you just be will vary from one Rose Rock to another, determined by the fragility of it's petals. Again, baryte crystals are easily damaged and can break, so always be mindful of that. Even a plastic toothbrush can break off a delicate "petal" (been there, too)! It can be hard to see what's clay and what's not, so frequently check your progress. Note: If you have a Rose that's been compacted in hard clay, multiple soaks and scrubs are necessary. It can take weeks to clean an intricate rose that's been covered in clay, but it's worth it!  Note on cleaning clusters:  Some multi-rose 'clusters' aren't true cluster formations and are only held together by hard clay. So if you try to clean a cluster and you start to panic because it begins coming apart into smaller roses, no worries! True clusters won't come apart unless they're broken, and you'd be able to see damage where they snapped off.  I hope this guide is helpful to all those that collect and love Oklahoma's Rose Rocks! If you have any questions, comments, or have tips or tricks you'd like to share, I'd love for you to message me!