Selenite Stone Bulk Healing Crystal Tumbled Pyramid Gemstone Manufacturer supplier Exporter Wholesaler from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Selenite History Gypsum has a unique form called selenite that bears the name of Selene, the moon goddess of the ancient Greeks. Selenite is very beautiful, and the Greeks even used it to create windows. In 1747, J.G. Wallerius published Mineralogia, eller Mineralriket, giving this gem its formal name. Gypsum as a general material has been valued since as far back as the Egyptians where it was used for decorative purposes. One unique use of selenite is in the Santa Sabina church in Rome: the large arched windows (built in the 5th century) are made of sheets of selenite, not glass. After large amounts of gypsum were found near Paris, France, a material known as Plaster of Paris was created. Plaster of Paris is gypsum that has been chemically altered to extract the water within. It's also said French farmers used raw gypsum as a soil additive. Selenite Metaphysical Properties The crown chakra, which stands for knowledge and spirituality, as well as the third eye chakra, are most closely related to the gemstone selenite. In both philosophical ideas and colour theory, the colorlessness and translucency of selenite are frequently associated with purity and tranquilly. When practising meditation or trying to develop mental clarity, selenite is a great tool to employ since it is thought to force the person holding it to be honest with themselves. Selenite is considered a high-energy crystal that vibrates at a high frequency. Despite being an incredibly soft stone, so soft a fingernail can scratch it, selenite gemstones are believed to be a stone of protection that wards the mind. It is commonly used by crystal practitioners as a way to cleanse the body, mind and spirit of negativity and self-limitation--as well as cleansing other gemstones being used in healing practices. Selenite is not a traditional birthstone, but is associated with the zodiac sign of Cancer.