Iridescent stone Selenite - the mysterious magical and healing properties of the mineral, a selection of photos, who is suitable for the zodiac, everyday care

Selenite is a white mineral with a beautiful silky sheen. It is named after the goddess of the moon because of the unusual iridescence, similar to the radiance of moonlight. Selenite is associated with many superstitions and mysterious stories involving supernatural forces.

Story

The official discoverer of selenite is the Swedish chemist and mineralogist Berzelius. In 1817, for the first time, he studied the mineral in detail, described its chemical and physical properties, and gave it the name selenite.

Before Berzelius, the mineral was known to the world under the names "kiss of the moon", "oriental alabaster", "Egyptian crystal". In ancient times, the inhabitants of Southern Mesopotamia and Urartu used this mineral to make household items, dishes, religious paraphernalia for rituals. People made ritual staves and sacrificial bowls from selenite, linking the optical features of the stone with other worlds.

Field

Selenite is widely distributed on planet Earth. It is formed as a result of processes occurring in rocks during the weathering of sea water. Marine areas dry up, and the chemical sediment is crystallized minerals.

In Russia, the gem is mined in the Perm Territory on the Iren River. There are several active mines where stone is mined.

The largest samples of selenite were found in Mexico in the Cave of Crystals, connected to the Nike mine complex. Giant crystals of selenite weighing 55 tons were found there. Unbearable conditions for humans reign in the cave: the air temperature is +60C at a humidity of 90%. Even with special equipment, mining is very difficult.

Mineral deposits are being developed in the countries of Australia, Germany, France, Canada. High quality material is mined in Sri Lanka.

The gem is mined in an open way. Prospectors remove sod, gypsum and illiquid mineral layers located on top. The top selenite has no collectible characteristics, it is weathered and not suitable for use in jewelry. High-quality ornamental selenite is in the fourth layer. To get to it, prospectors cut through small pits, climb into adits created by nature. They put themselves in danger, because the fortifications are unreliable, and collapses happen often.

Physical Properties

Selenite is a kind of gypsum, in its structure it has thin fibers fused together, which are parallel to each other.

Due to the finely fibrous structure, the mineral acquires a refined silky luster and an optical iridescence effect, similar to a light strip at the "cat's eye".

The main physical properties of selenite are:

• The value on the mineralogical scale of hardness (Mohs scale) - 1.5-2;
• The color is white, but often has shades of pale yellow and pink due to impurities;
• May contain inclusions of clay, sand, hematite, sulfur;
• Cleavage is perfect;
• The syngony is monoclinic;
• Translucent;
• The fracture is splintery;
• Fragile.

A low hardness value means selenite is easily scratched with a fingernail. It polishes well with sandpaper. But still it is stronger and harder than gypsum.

A very fragile, delicate mineral. Easily breaks when dropped, bumped, squeezed.

Selenite is often mistaken for adularia (Moonstone). But with similar optical effects, these minerals have fundamentally different characteristics.

Magic features

Selenite comes to the rescue when it seems that there is no way out and all is lost. When a person is overwhelmed, depressed, or too self-confident and believes that he does not need anyone's help. When self-placed barriers do not allow moving forward, and nervous exhaustion deprives one of strength. It is at these moments of weakening of internal forces that the presence of selenite stone nearby is of great importance.

The mineral helps to expand one's own boundaries and horizons, discover new facets in oneself, develop hidden opportunities, and believe in oneself. Awakens associativity, imaginative thinking, creative energy.

The gem calms the mind during emotional overwork, helps to concentrate, systematize thoughts without wasting energy on unproductive thoughts.

Strengthens will and memory. Soft, malleable people are helped to gather their courage and deal with the problem, and not to avoid conflicts in their own way.

The crystal enhances pure heart love. According to Feng Shui, products with a mineral must be placed in a dwelling in the marriage sector.In general, it can be worn, applied and placed anywhere, so selenite will quickly reveal its energy.

Gives caution in actions and prudence in words. The mineral extinguishes aggressiveness, softens uncontrollable and obstinate people.

White selenite is especially intense in the area of ​​the heart and hands. If you wear a stone near your heart, it will help you experience love and wisdom more deeply.

It helps to see the future and skillfully bypass life's traps, avoid troubles.

If you put the mineral under the pillow, then the voice of the heart will balance the will and mind, free from excessive concern.

Selenite is considered an amulet of people who feel a special connection with the moon. There is a belief that the mineral develops intuition, softens passions. Women use selenite talismans to create an aura of mystery and mystery around them.

Selenite is used as an ornamental stone to create amulets, jewelry, figurines, souvenirs.

Healing effect

Ancient people had a belief that Apollo, the patron saint of doctors, personally asked the Moon to give people a healing gem.

Selenite affects the crown chakra Sahasrara. Since ancient times, it has been used to treat nervous diseases, nervous exhaustion, depression, epileptic seizures, melancholy, feelings of longing, fear, apathy.

Well helps in the treatment of the liver, spleen, endocrine system, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Effective for headaches, wound healing, normalization of pressure. Helps with myopia. It has a beneficial effect on the urinary system, normalizes the functioning of its organs.

Lithotherapists advise using the mineral as an antipyretic, for inflammation and infections.

It cures fainting, lung diseases.Strengthens bones, teeth, prevents their destruction.

Selenite jewelry care

Small handicrafts are made from selenite - balls, figurines, animal figurines. For large products, it is not suitable due to the difficulties in processing. The stone is fragile, it is easy to scratch products from it, but it is just as easy to polish a scratch with sandpaper.

The mineral needs careful storage, preferably in an individual box, without "neighbors". He does not like negative temperatures in the external environment and scorching sunlight.

Products with selenite should be cleaned once a year. They are washed in running, slightly warm water with a mild soapy solution. After that, the product must be thoroughly wiped and dried.

Selenite feels a good, thrifty attitude towards himself and responds to the owner with gratitude. Its energy is generously opened, the power of the amulet is enhanced.

How to distinguish a fake?

Selenite deposits are widespread on the planet, it is mined in abundance and supplied to the jewelry industry. Jewelry with inserts of this crystal cost a little more than 1000 rubles. But even with such availability, you can find fake selenite.

An artificial imitation of a gem is created by liquefying the silica mass with the addition of impurities to achieve similar characteristics to the original sample. Then a crystal is grown from the mass, polished, processed. It turns out an artificial mineral.

It is still possible to detect a fake:

1. A fake stone will cost even less than the original one.
2. Real selenite is a brittle and soft mineral; a simple scratch with a fingernail will leave a mark on its surface. The artificial analogue is more durable, it is more difficult to damage it.
3. Crafts from a natural gem do not exceed 30 cm.This is due to the increased fragility of the stone.

If there is a desire to purchase a product with selenite, then it is better to go to a reputable jewelry store. At market collapses and in dubious stores, there is a high probability of buying a fake.

What signs of the zodiac suits

Oriental alibaster's favorites are Crayfish and Pisces. Representatives of the water element are under the auspices of the night luminary. The moon has a strong influence on the nature of these signs. The energy of the stone enters into a harmonious union with the lunar energy, providing these signs with luck in business, confidence, increased intuition.

For bright and charismatic Scorpios, the gem will help streamline thoughts, inspire creativity, and normalize mood.

Gemini are prone to adventures, inconstancy. The heart mineral endows this sign with wisdom, restrains from useless hobbies, organizes thoughts, helps to feel yourself here and now.

Astrologers assure that selenite is a universal stone, it will almost equally reveal its magical abilities to all the signs of the zodiac. The owners of the gem claim that they began to feel tides of happiness, success in business, calmness, optimism, negative thoughts and events disappeared.

Selenite is called the stone of fidelity, purity and devotion. It has an incredibly beautiful overflow, reminiscent of moonlight. Looking at him, you want to dream of beautiful love, miracles, feel the comfort of night silence.

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