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Selenite is a hydrous calcium sulfate, a transparent crystalline form of Gypsum that grows as white or colorless tabular or needle-like crystals. It is formed as a sedimentary mineral that remains after seas or saline waters evaporate. It sometimes occurs with massive gypsum, anhydrite, calcite, celestite or other evaporates minerals. It may also be formed at fumaroles or hot volcanic springs. Selenite’s silky sheen and pearly luster show clearly why it derives its name from the Greek "Selenite" for moonstone, and from the ancient Goddess Selene. Moonstone, however, is feldspar and is a different mineral.

Gypsum is used in plaster of Paris, cement and as fertilizer or a pottery flux, but Selenite is prized mostly as beautiful mineral specimens for collectors and in decor to bring a touch of nature's fascinating crystal forms into the home.

There are many collecting areas for Selenite in the U.S. and around the world, particularly Italy, Morocco. And Mexico. The most spectacular growth of Selenite crystals ever found is in Mexico's Naica Mountains, about fifty miles southeast of Chihuahua City. In 1918, employees of the Naica Mining Co. who were searching for lead, zinc, copper and silver or gold, discovered a 250' long cave filled with enormous Selenite crystals, some as large as a person! Their magical find was named the Cave of Swords and has been protected from mining. Then, in April 2000, two brothers employed at Naica Mine discovered two new caves, one with a 24' room filled with huge specimens of the white crystals and another cave where some crystals have grown to be forty feet long and six feet across! The new discovery is the "Crystal Cave" and will have a glass observation area so visitors may enjoy these wonderful megacrystals, but be protected from the high heat and humidity that is the natural home to these unique formations.

Metaphysical Properties Selenite's vibration creates a gentle parting of the veils, bringing access to the angelic realm for guidance and to learn about one's higher self and the soul's purpose in this incarnation. It may also help one to access past lives or potential future events, as one rubs the stone's striations for recorded images that may be revealed during meditation. Selenite aids in divine expression in daily life. It helps with forgiveness, which is necessary for emotional balance. It may be used with Rose Quartz for this purpose. In auric healing, Selenite may be used as an "auric comb" to remove entities and negative thoughts attached or tangled in the aura. The person's aura may be combed from head to foot with the Selenite for this. Selenite may also be used along the spine, from the base to the back of one's head to help remove blockages and restore proper energy flow.

It is a useful crystal for scrying or gazing, similar to clear quartz. It's ability to seem to glow with a pure inner white light helps the mind focus to enter a higher consciousness. Associated with the moon, and the element water and Pisces.

Chakras: Crown and Brow.