Selenite
The word Selenite comes from the Greek
‘selenites’, meaning ‘moon stone’ or ‘moon rock’.
The root word, ‘selene’ means moon.
The mineral Selenite is a near transparent
and colourless form of gypsum.
It exudes a pearly lustre, and can very much
resemble the look of the moon.
Where is it found?
Selenite has been found mainly in Mexico, also Greece, and Russia, Morocco, Poland, Germany, France, England, Australia and America.
The Scientific Stuff ...
Selenite is a form of gypsum, hydrated calcium sulphate. It is a common sedimentary mineral which produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters.
It is a sulfate mineral with the chemical formula Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate ... CaSo42H200.
As well as white and partly transparent Selenite, it can sometimes be found as green, orange, peach, grey-blue, brown and yellow, as other minerals may seep in to it.
It is a sulfate mineral with the chemical formula Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate ... CaSo42H200.
As well as white and partly transparent Selenite, it can sometimes be found as green, orange, peach, grey-blue, brown and yellow, as other minerals may seep in to it.
selenite as a healing crystal
Selenite is very much a crystal for females, as it harnesses the gentle yet powerful energy of the moon. It is widely used to
- Promote fertility
- Support pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Motherhood
- PMS
... FOR THE MIND AND SOUL
A high vibrational crystal, Selenite is a bringer of light, a cleanser, associated with the crown or top chakra, and the element of Air. A useful healer to the emotions, and a promoter of spirituality, its key benefits are
Like a flush of liquid light, Selenite cleanses and refreshes the mind, rids it of clutter and negative thought, allows mental flexibility, and strong decision making abilities ... Bringing a certain sparkle to your thoughts and ideas!
Selenite also cleanses the aura - the outer energy layer of the body, removing blockages.
The transparency of Selenite brings with it honesty, both in business practices and relationships, therefore encouraging success.
The gentle energy of Selenite brings us harmony and inner peace, relieving stress and anxiety, and promoting loving relationships with others.
The strong association of Selenite with the Moon and its powerful yet soft energy encourages deep thinking, a greater level of understanding, and develops our intuition. Selenite is a super crystal for meditation. It is thought to enhance our dreams and visions.
- Cleansing for the mind and soul
- Intuition
- Understanding
- Harmony
- Honesty
- Relieving anxiety
Like a flush of liquid light, Selenite cleanses and refreshes the mind, rids it of clutter and negative thought, allows mental flexibility, and strong decision making abilities ... Bringing a certain sparkle to your thoughts and ideas!
Selenite also cleanses the aura - the outer energy layer of the body, removing blockages.
The transparency of Selenite brings with it honesty, both in business practices and relationships, therefore encouraging success.
The gentle energy of Selenite brings us harmony and inner peace, relieving stress and anxiety, and promoting loving relationships with others.
The strong association of Selenite with the Moon and its powerful yet soft energy encourages deep thinking, a greater level of understanding, and develops our intuition. Selenite is a super crystal for meditation. It is thought to enhance our dreams and visions.
Selenite is a fantastic energy tool that every home should have!
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caring for selenite
Selenite is a relatively fragile crystal and should be handled with care. It should be kept dry at all times, as water and other liquids will damage it.
Selenite is one of the few crystals that does not need to be cleansed. In fact, it can be used to cleanse other crystals by placing them on or next to the Selenite crystal, and allow the Selenite to rid them of any negative energies.
It is good practice to recharge your Selenite crystal in sunlight or moonlight every now and then. CLICK HERE for more about this.
Selenite is one of the few crystals that does not need to be cleansed. In fact, it can be used to cleanse other crystals by placing them on or next to the Selenite crystal, and allow the Selenite to rid them of any negative energies.
It is good practice to recharge your Selenite crystal in sunlight or moonlight every now and then. CLICK HERE for more about this.
Selenite is found in relatively large chunks and it can be carved, hence the rather stunning candle holders and ornamental pieces available. It serves well as an ornamental feature in a living room, while gently emanating is soothing and cleansing vibrations, bringing positivity to the atmosphere.