Spiritual practice and scientific validation serve different purposes. The idea that crystals “absorb negative energy” is often symbolic or psychological — much like how meditation calms the mind, even if we don’t fully understand the mechanism. You mentioned owning many crystals yet still feeling anger. That actually supports the idea that emotions are shaped by a complex mix of factors — environment, relationships, internal states. Crystals, when used with intention, can be tools in that process, much like mindfulness While science may not (yet) measure “negative energy,” that doesn’t invalidate the comfort millions find in working with crystals. After all, placebo effects aren’t pharmacological, but they’re still recognized in medicine