Selenite Moon
A polished selenite charging plate carved into the shape of the moon — full circle or crescent. Translucent white with the stone's characteristic glow under light.
Details
- Form: Charging plate / Altar tile
- Size: Full Moon ~2.5"-3" / Crescent 3.5"-4"
- Origin: Morocco
- Mineral: Satin Spar (a fibrous form of gypsum, sold as Selenite in the trade)
- Note: May appear slightly oily from the cutting and buffing process
About the stone
Selenite is a crystallized form of gypsum. Most stones sold today as 'selenite' are technically Satin Spar — a closely related fibrous gypsum that retains the same properties and characteristic shimmer. The name comes from the Greek selene, meaning moon, after the stone's pearly, moon-like glow under light.
In crystal tradition
In crystal tradition, selenite is long-valued for clearing. Moon-shaped pieces are often used as charging plates — placing other stones or jewelry on the surface to cleanse and energize them. The lunar form connects naturally with the stone's namesake (Greek selene, the moon).
Care
Selenite is water-soluble — it will dissolve in water, so do not wash it under the tap or place it in a sea-salt cleansing bath. Cleanse with sound (singing bowls, bells), smoke, or moonlight instead. Soft stone — handle gently, avoid drops.
Each piece is one of a kind. Natural variations in colour, shape, size, and pattern are part of what makes the stone what it is — the photograph shows a representative example, your piece will look slightly different.