Pearlescent white
Hardness 2
Crown · Higher Crown
Taurus · Cancer
Origins & Geology
Found in: Morocco, Mexico, USA (Utah), Australia
Selenite is a variety of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) that forms large, transparent crystals with a silky luster. The Naica Cave in Mexico contains selenite crystals up to 12 meters long — among the largest natural crystals on Earth. Selenite is extremely soft and soluble in water. Its name comes from Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon.
Selenite Meaning & Healing Properties
Selenite is one of the few crystals believed to cleanse and recharge other stones. It creates a protective grid when placed in the corners of a room, filling the space with high vibrational energy. Named for the moon, it enhances telepathy, past-life work, and access to angelic realms. It should never be placed in water.
How to Use Selenite
- Cleansing and charging other crystals
- Creating protective grids in a space
- Meditation and angelic connection
- Clearing mental fog
- Past-life regression work
Selenite Facts
- The Naica Cave in Mexico has selenite crystals up to 12 metres long
- Selenite dissolves in water — never submerge it
- It is one of the few crystals that self-cleanses
- Selenite wands are used to scan and clear the aura