Selenite: water, sunlight and care
No. Keep Selenite away from water. Slightly soluble in water. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Selenite at a glance
| What it is | Gypsum, CaSO₄·2H₂O |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 2 of 10 |
| Water | No — slightly soluble in water. |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | Fibrous satin spar is also sold as selenite. |
How to care for Selenite
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Keep Selenite away from water.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Selenite in tradition
In crystal tradition, Selenite is associated with the crown chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Selenite safe in water?
No. Keep Selenite away from water. Slightly soluble in water.
Can Selenite go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Selenite, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Selenite?
Selenite is 2 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- mindat.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026