Selenite
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Selenite is very common and can be found in nearly every country in the world. Some of the most abundant deposits are sourced from Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco and USA. This stone is found on every continent in the world and is the most abundant of all the sulfate minerals.
History
The meaning of the name Selenite comes from the Greek word meaning “moon”. This related to the way that there was a reflection of colour within the stone, likened to the colour of the moon.
Native Americans revered the stone for wand-making and would often mend selenite with tourmalines, zincites and blue apatites for energy work. Chinese massage therapists or acupressure therapists would make their tools out of this stone so that the negative energies leaving the patient’s body would not rub off onto the healer.
It is said and has been believed for thousands of years that within the confines of selenite, nothing evil or negative can enter.
Appearance
Selenite is a Hydrous Calcium Sulfate mineral. It is a form of Gypsum and is given the name “Selenite” only when it is found in clear and well-formed structures. This stone has a tabular crystal structure and forms due to evaporation along hot springs and clay beds.
It’s colour is most commonly white, yellow or grey but can also be found in green, brown or orange.
