Selenite
Selenite is named after Greek word for the Moon, referring to the moonlight effect from cleavage surfaces.
Selenite is a variety of Gypsum that occurs in transparent crystals or crystalline masses. It is often colourless with a vitreous or pearly lustre.
Selenite is a variety of Gypsum that occurs in transparent crystals or crystalline masses. It is often colourless with a vitreous or pearly lustre.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| A variety or type of: | Gypsum |
| Physical Properties of Selenite | |
| Mohs Hardness | 2, Gemstones (2009) |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Colourless, Gemstones (2009) |
| Transparency | Transparent,Translucent, Gemstones (2009) |
| Lustre | Vitreous,Pearly, Gemstones (2009) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Selenite information at mindat.org |