Sedimentary rock. Colorless, transparent variety of Gypsum. (1.5 - 2)
Selenite - The clear, colorless variety of gypsum, occurring (especially in clays) in distinct, transparent crystals or in large crystalline masses that easily break into broad, thin layers.
Synonym for gypsum (when crystallised)
Selenite calms and clears troubled minds and is useful in personal meditation and visualization. Stabilizes one's emotions, bringing them under calm control. Natural environmental record keeper. Helps to clarify one's innermost thoughts and to expand one's mental powers. One of the most powerful healing stones! Used in past-life recall and in regression therapy. Can be used in any healing treatment but should only be used by a qualified crystal healing therapist who is able to handle and direct the powerful energies properly.
Clear Gypsum. Selenite promotes serenity, purification, peace, meditation and universal consciousness. It brings clarity of thought and purity of heart. A stone of truth, universal love, integrity, spirituality, psychic development, forgiveness and positive thoughts.
Selenite is a soft, colorless-to-slightly-colored, transparent mineral. It is a crystalline variety of gypsum. Selenite has a hardness of 1-2 and a specific gravity of 2.3 to 2.4.
a variety of gypsum, found in transparent crystals and foliated masses. [AHDOS