Selenite
Selenite — named for Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon — is the transparent, pearly variety of gypsum, often sold in its fibrous "satin spar" form with a soft moonlit glow. One of the softest collectible minerals (2 Mohs), it is carved into bowls, towers, angels and wands. In crystal practice it is the preeminent cleansing stone: the tool practitioners reach for to purify spaces, objects and other crystals.
What Is Selenite?
Forms at CRYSTALE
- Charging bowls & plates — rest bracelets and smaller stones on selenite overnight to refresh them.
- Angel carvings — prayer angels and guardians, traditional gifts of protection and peace.
- Towers & wands — for space clearing and meditation focus.
What Is Selenite Good For?
Selenite is traditionally the stone of purification and calm: practitioners use it to clear stagnant energy from rooms and objects, describing its effect as moonlight made tangible — quiet, cool and clarifying. It's a favourite meditation companion, associated with stillness and mental quiet, and many keep a piece by the bed as part of a peaceful wind-down ritual. Above all, it is the crystal world's cleansing tool: resting other stones on selenite is one of the most popular ways to refresh an entire collection at once.
How to Use Selenite
- Charge your collection — Lay bracelets and tumbled stones on a selenite bowl or plate overnight.
- Clear a room — Place a tower where you want the atmosphere to feel light and calm.
- Meditation — Hold a wand or rest a palm stone nearby to support quiet, still practice.
- Gift of peace — Angel carvings are traditional gifts for new homes, new babies and anyone needing comfort.
Care & Cleansing
- Never get it wet — selenite is water-soluble and will pit, cloud or dissolve with moisture. This is the single most important care rule.
- Handle very gently (2 Mohs) — it scratches with a fingernail; store separately and dust with a soft, dry brush.
- Cleansing: selenite is traditionally self-cleansing — moonlight around the full moon is the classic refresh, true to its lunar name. Read our full cleansing guide.
- Avoid salt water — some shops recommend it as a cleansing method, but salt can permanently dull or damage the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is selenite good for?
Traditionally: purification and calm — it's the crystal world's foremost cleansing stone, used to refresh spaces and other crystals.
Can selenite get wet?
No — never. Selenite dissolves in water; keep it completely dry at all times.
How do you use a selenite charging bowl?
Rest your bracelets and smaller crystals on the bowl overnight — tradition holds that selenite refreshes whatever rests on it. --- ---