Selenite

Selenite

white clear · Gypsum family

Also known as	Gypsum (Gypsum family)
Colour	White, Clear
Mohs hardness	2
Lustre	Vitreous Satin spar gypsum: pearly
Streak	White
Crystal system	Monoclinic (2/m) Space group: A2/a
Transparency	Transparent Satin spar gypsum: translucent to opaque
Cleavage	[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Fracture	Micaceous Satin spar gypsum: fibrous
Chemical formula	CaSO 4 ·2H 2 O
Specific gravity	2.9

What is Selenite?

Selenite is a mostly clear, transparent variety of the sulfate mineral gypsum.

How to identify Selenite

Lustre: Vitreous Satin spar gypsum: pearly.
Hardness: Mohs 2 — soft; a knife will scratch it.
Streak: White.
Habit: Monoclinic (2/m) Space group: A2/a crystal system.

Selenite value

Based on 100 recent eBay sold listings, a polished / carved Selenite typically sells for $7–$18 (about $0.04–$0.13 per gram for raw material). After eBay fees a seller nets roughly $9 on a median piece.

Recently sold	Weight	Sold	Date
Selenite Crystal Charging Bowls - Choose Size & Shape (Polished Selenite Bowl)	—	$9	2026-06-21
Polished Crystal Obelisks / Towers - Choose Your Gemstone (Crafts, Art, Decor)	—	$10	2026-06-21
Full Home Protection Kit 4 Selenite Towers, 4 Extra Grade Black Tourmaline Logs	—	$18	2026-06-21
2 Selenite Towers & 2 Extra Grade Black Tourmaline Logs: Home Protection Kit	—	$12	2026-06-21
Selenite Charging Station: 4" Flat Circle / Round Polished Crystal Plate	—	$13	2026-06-21
Selenite Crystal Wand 8inches Long	—	$15	2026-06-21

Typical recently-sold prices, 2026-06. Condition, size and quality vary widely, so this is an estimate, not an appraisal. See current sold listings on eBay ↗. Full value guide · how we work this out.

Selenite in different forms