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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Selenite
the cleansing stoneA soft white stone with a silky glow that seems to hold the light. Traditionally kept for cleansing, calm and peace.
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Said to help withCleansing, calm and peace
ChakraCrown
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourWhite, with a silky glow
Hardness2 out of 10, very soft: a fingernail can scratch it
What it isA form of gypsum (calcium sulphate). Most wands are the fibrous kind, satin spar
Meaning
What selenite is said to do
Where the name comes from
Named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, for its soft, moonlike glow. Most “selenite” wands and towers are strictly satin spar, a silky, fibrous kind of the same mineral.
In crystal tradition it is the cleansing stone, used to cleanse other crystals and a room.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
Traditionally said to help with
CleansingIts best-known tradition: rest your other stones on it to cleanse them.
CalmIts soft white glow is linked with peace and quiet.
ProtectionTraditionally placed in the corners of a room or by a door.
ClarityLinked with the crown chakra, for a clear, light mind.
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Everyday selenite
How to use it
1Under your stonesRest your other crystals on a selenite dish, the classic cleansing tradition.
2Over your spaceSweep a wand slowly through a room, as a cleansing ritual.
3By the windowA tower glows beautifully with light behind it.
4As a giftA wand or dish makes a useful present for any crystal lover.
Care card
Looking after your selenite
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenSelenite is said to cleanse itself. If you like, leave it in moonlight overnight; never cleanse it with water.
Never put it in waterSelenite dissolves in water and goes dull and crumbly. Dust it with a soft dry cloth or brush only.
Questions
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Selenite
the cleansing stoneSilky white and glowing. Traditionally kept for cleansing and calm.
Shop selenite · from £1Said to help withCleansing, calm and peace
ChakraCrown
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourWhite, with a silky glow
Hardness2 out of 10, very soft: a fingernail can scratch it
What it isA form of gypsum (calcium sulphate). Most wands are the fibrous kind, satin spar
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What selenite is said to do
Named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, for its moonlike glow.
CleansingIts best-known tradition: rest your other stones on it to cleanse them.
CalmIts soft white glow is linked with peace and quiet.
ProtectionTraditionally placed in the corners of a room or by a door.
ClarityLinked with the crown chakra, for a clear, light mind.
Care cardLooking after your selenite
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenSelenite is said to cleanse itself. If you like, leave it in moonlight overnight; never cleanse it with water.
Never put it in waterSelenite dissolves in water and goes dull and crumbly. Dust it with a soft dry cloth or brush only.
How to use it
1Under your stonesRest your other crystals on a selenite dish, the classic cleansing tradition.
2Over your spaceSweep a wand slowly through a room, as a cleansing ritual.
3By the windowA tower glows beautifully with light behind it.
4As a giftA wand or dish makes a useful present for any crystal lover.
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