Selenite is named after the Ancient Greek goddess of the moon, Selene. It is a variety of gypsum and forms as white, translucent crystals with striations and a shiney luster. Selenite can be found all over the world and forms in enormous deposits and beds of sedimentary rocks such as limestone or in clay.
Chemical formula: CaSO4·2H2O
Hardness: 2
***NOTE TO BUYER***
This is a "random selection" listing. You will NOT receive the exact item photographed in the listing, but one that is very similar. However, due to unique nature of each mineral the size, shape and color may vary slightly.
***NOTE TO BUYER***
Please do NOT wash or submerge selenite in water, as it is water soluble and will dissolve.
