A Witch's Guide to Crystals and Their Meanings, Uses, and Origins

Selenite

Scientific Makeup: Colorless, transparent gypsum. Hydrous calcium sulfate. Hardness is 1 1/2 - 2.

Environment: Common sulfate material. Developsprincipally in sedimentary rocks of chemical origin, in beds of rock gypsum. Occurs with dolomite and barite in hydrothermal replacement deposits.

Found in: New York and Utah. Mexico.

Name: Greek. Derived from the word "selenites", which means moon stone.

Magick and Legend: Exchanged between lovers for reconciliation. Tied to palo wood, dispels and keeps negative energies out of the home. Opens prophetic pathways. Energy corresponds to water and the moon. Used to cleanse and activate other crystals. Great for wands.

Healing: Increases milk flow in nursing mothers. Healer of the psyche. Recommended for calcium deficiency and the healing of broken bones. Strengthens bones.