SELENITE /SELENIOUS / GYPSUM / DESERT ROSE / ALABASTER / MARIAN GLASS / STONE PROPERTIES, CLEANSING - PEACE - HARMONY - STABILITY - LIGHT
Desert Rose or Angel Stone
Liquid light - this stone is considered a gift from the god for healing earthlings, it is called Apollo's crystal, which is capable of giving a person strength and good health.
Absorbs energy and returns it to the sender transmuted and amplified.
A calming stone that maintains deep calm and peace, wards off negative influence
- it is said to be solidified divine light, bringing light into everything it touches
- calms
- creates a peaceful environment, protects against negative influences
- helps in work aimed at achieving the highest good
- encourages you to perceive goodness in relation to yourself and helps overcome the effects of aging on the skin and skeleton
- grounds angelic energies and aids the healing of the Earth
- placed on the third eye, it calms the mind
- during meditation, it can silence its “inner dialogue”
- quickly reveals the roots of problems
SELENITE FISH TAIL STONE PROPERTIES
- provides deep healing of the nervous system
- has an exceptionally calming effect, harmonizes emotions, and releases tension
- this form of selenite is also called angel wings, as it enables contact with the angelic realm
HEALTH EFFECTS
- straightens the spine and increases its flexibility
- protects against epileptic seizures
- neutralizes the effects of mercury in dental amalgam and balances the effects of "free radicals"
- a crystal for breastfeeding and nourishing the child
- supports healing at the cellular level and removes energetic blockages contributing to the development of cancer
PLACEMENT
- hold in your hand or place around the house or around it. (Note: In moisture, selenite dissolves.)
CLEANING AND CHARGING
- From a magical perspective, selenite should not be washed under running water so that it does not lose its energy. It is better to place the stone under the light of the full moon so that it can be charged with the necessary strength and energy, or cleanse it with thought, incense, or possibly a scented stick.
- When it comes to cleaning without superstition, a soapy solution and a soft sponge are sufficient. This procedure should be carried out no more than twice a year, after which the product must be wiped dry.
Selenite can be used to create a protective grid around the house and at the same time establish calm in a space where external influences should not interfere. We can place it in every corner of the house. A large piece of selenite placed in the home will create a calm and peaceful atmosphere. A selenite wand can be used to remove foreign entities from the aura or as a preventive measure against anything foreign, that would want to influence the mind.
Stone bears within it the imprint of everything that has ever happened in the world. Selenite also reaches into other lives and serves very well if you want to find out what progress you have already made. At the same time, it reveals the plan according to which your present life has been unfolding since the moment you left the state between lives.
MAGICAL PROPERTIES OF MOON SELENITE are especially strong during the full moon.
ZODIAC
In astrology, selenite is considered universal - it can be worn by every sign of the zodiac. But so that the stone is not just a neutral, inactive decoration, it is better for it to be worn by representatives of certain signs. ("++" - the stone fits perfectly, "+" - can be worn, " -" - absolutely contraindicated):
| Zodiac Sign | Compatibility |
| Aries | + |
| Taurus | + |
| Gemini | ++ |
| Cancer | ++ |
| Leo | + |
| Virgo | - |
| Libra | + |
| Scorpio | ++ |
| Sagittarius | + |
| Capricorn | + |
| Aquarius | ++ |
| Pisces | ++ |
The undisputed favorite of this stone is the sign of Cancer.
It has perfect compatibility with representatives of this zodiac sign - the mineral will reveal all its magical abilities to them. The special talisman "moon kiss" will be for people who are going through difficult financial times.
The power of the mineral does not bypass representatives of the signs of Scorpio and Pisces. The first talisman promises to rid you of negativity, bring a surge of happiness, and ensure success in all endeavors. Pisces will be able to gain courage and self-confidence.
SITE
Selenite can be found in various parts of the world, in areas where the sea once rustled. It forms in the deep layers of the Earth at very high temperatures.
The largest crystals of the mineral are found in the Mexican Cave of Crystals. Since selenite is an ornamental stone belonging to the feldspar group, its deposits are found wherever clayey sedimentary rocks occur.
More valuable, “moonstone” samples are mined in Sri Lanka. Ornamental specimens can be found in Russia, Australia, Canada and the USA, Germany, France, and Egypt.
COLOR: Selenite is a fibrous and transparent variety of gypsum.It is among the relatively widespread minerals formed during the evaporation of seawater in shallow bays and lagoons.The most famous deposits of selenite are located in Morocco, in the Mibladen area.This locality is known worldwide primarily for the occurrence of amazing blood-red vanadinite specimens.Selenite mining is carried out primarily through surface mining.
It is a mineral from the group of sulfites soluble in acids and saline solutions.
Selenite captivates at first glance with its silky luster.Due to its easy workability, it is widely used for the production of various decorative items.
Characteristic shades - cream, milky, yellow, pearlescent, pink - tend to change throughout the day.
GYPSUM VARIETIES
- SELENITE: translucent, fibrous form of gypsum (moonlike, pearly luster)
- DESERT ROSE: rosette-shaped aggregates (intergrowths of coarse opaque lenticular crystals) form in deserts by precipitation from capillary water.
Desert roses contain more than half fine grains of sand. - ALABASTER: (whiteness) - fine-grained, pure white gypsum
- : perfectly clear gypsum
HISTORY AND TRADITION
Mysterious, enchanting in appearance, endowed with moonlight, selenite stone has attracted people since ancient times. This stone also has many names, as well as the properties with which it is endowed. Since ancient times, its magical properties have been used in magical rituals.
The mineral that has magical moonlight is named after Selene, the ancient Greek goddess of the moon. Under this name, the stone has only been officially known since 1817. It used to be popularly called the “Kiss of the Moon,” oriental alabaster, Egyptian stone. Today it is also called moonstone (translated from Greek, “selenite” means lunar), but mineralogists use this name for a different mineral - Adularia.
Interesting: The name of selenite in some countries depends on the location and also on the color of the rock. So the stone found off the coast of the White Sea will be called belomorite, and the black sample — labrador.
- Healers of ancient Greece believed in the healing power of selenite. They considered this stone a gift from the god of healing to humankind, calling it Apollo's crystal, capable of giving a person strength and good health.
- In India, the media cured people of nightmares by restoring calm and peaceful sleep. The healing power of the stone is attributed with the ability to heal the soul and the mind, drive out anger, rage, aggression, and irritability from a person.
- Tibetan healers discovered the healing power of the mineral, using it for massages, skin lotions, inhalations, and also treating gallbladder ailments by removing stones.
- The ancient Egyptians used selenite powder as an anti-aging remedy to maintain the skin's elasticity and firmness, and the Sumerians used the mineral to treat fractures and open wounds.
- Selenite was once considered a women's stone. Later, however, its influence on the stronger half of humanity became apparent.If the mineral makes girls sophisticated and dreamy, then in boys it awakens determination and courage.The owner of selenite will be able to get rid of manias and fears forever, gain the ability to speak eloquently, develop intuition, and uncover talents.
- Selenite is a sacred stone of Hindus. According to ancient legends, only Mesopotamian priests were allowed to use this stone, and they wore crystals under their tongues. During the full moon, special rituals were held during which spiritual leaders could lift the veil of the future. Their prophecies were immortalized by chroniclers, who admired their astonishing gift of clairvoyance.
- There is an ancient belief that in the deep of night, in the moonlight, the stone emits tears endowed with healing properties.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
According to its physical and chemical properties, this mineral resembles gypsum, but unlike it, it has a distinctive silky luster and a rich palette.In addition, the chemical basis of selenium dioxide is calcium silicate and water. Selenite is a very fragile stone. It scratches easily with a fingernail, but the softness of the material has its advantages during processing and polishing.Most mineral samples are translucent, which creates a moonlight effect.
However, there are specimens with inclusions of organic impurities, clay, sand, hematite, or sulfur, because the rock itself is the result of the fossilization of sediments in the territories of former seas.
| Property | description |
| Formula | CaS4H2 |
| Hardness | 1.5-2.0 |
| Density | 2.31 - 2.33 g / cmXNUMX |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic. |
| Neckline | Perfect. |
| transparency | Transparent and translucent. |
| Color | White, gray, sometimes colored by impurities in yellowish, bluish, or pinkish shades. |
Given that selenite is easy to polish and buff, the stone is suitable only for the production of inexpensive decorative jewelry, which unfortunately has a short lifespan and can simply fall apart if handled carelessly.But as a collector's item and, above all, a talisman, the mineral is a real find!
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