Gemstone Names · Entry

Selenite

Greek
“moon stone”
Where it comes from
selenites lithos, 'moon stone', from selene ('moon')
Fun Fact
Selenite is a clear, translucent form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, and its name traditionally refers to the soft, moon-like glow of its surfaces.
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