Selenite
Also known as: Liquid Light, Satin Spar (fibrous form), Desert Rose (rosette form)
Hydrous Calcium Sulfate
Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon. It is one of the most widely used cleansing and charging tools in crystal healing.
Healing Properties
- Cleanses and charges other crystals
- Opens Crown Chakra
- Promotes mental clarity
- Connects to angelic guidance
Emotional Benefits
- •Promotes mental clarity
- •Dissolves confusion and stagnation
- •Cultivates inner peace
Spiritual Benefits
- •Clears and charges other crystals
- •Opens Crown Chakra
- •Connects to higher guidance
How to Use
Use as a charging plate for other crystals, place in a room to maintain clear energy, or hold during meditation for mental clarity.
Meditation
Hold a selenite wand along the spine or above the crown to open upper chakras.
Placement in Home
Any room to maintain clear, high-vibrational energy. Especially bedrooms and healing spaces.
Traditional Uses
Associated with spinal alignment and energy flow in crystal healing traditions. Not a substitute for medical treatment.
Ethical Sourcing
Widely available. Some large cave selenite is protected. Buy from reputable sources.
Quick Facts
- Mineral Class
- Sulfate
- Crystal System
- Monoclinic
- Chemical Formula
- CaSO₄·2H₂O
- Mohs Hardness
- 2
- Transparency
- Transparent to translucent
- Luster
- Pearly silky
- Planetary
- Moon
- Typical Price
- $3–$50
Care Guide
Cleansing
Charging
Associations
Zodiac
Element
Intentions
