Stone 101
So soft you can scratch it with a fingernail, with a glow like moonlight.
Selenite is milky white with a silky sheen that catches the light. On this page: wands, towers, bowls, hearts, charging plates, lamps, big slabs and bracelets.
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The basics
Selenite is a form of gypsum, the same mineral used in drywall and plaster. Its name comes from Selene, the Greek moon goddess, for that soft glow.
Honest bit: most wands, towers and lamps sold as selenite are satin spar, a fibrous gypsum with silky stripes. True selenite is clear and glassy.
Rituals, not rules
These are traditions people enjoy, not promises. Pick the one you keep coming back to.
Care
Straight talk
Most selenite in crystal shops is satin spar, and that includes many of our wands, towers, lamps and logs. It's real, natural gypsum, just the fibrous kind. Coloured pieces can be natural or dyed, so ask us if you're unsure about one.
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Good questions
Mostly as a cleansing spot for other crystals, and as decor. Plates, bowls and lamps are the favourites. It's traditionally linked with calm and clarity.
Best not. It's gypsum, which slowly dissolves in water and loses its shine. Dust it instead.
Most people say it doesn't need it. If you'd like a ritual, try smoke, sound or moonlight. Skip water and salt.
They're both gypsum. Selenite is the clear, glassy kind and satin spar is the silky, fibrous kind. In crystal shops, satin spar is usually sold as selenite.
