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Orange Selenite

Hydrous calcium sulphate

A warm lantern of gentle release.

Chakra

Sacral · Solar Plexus

Element

Fire · Water

Zodiac

Taurus · Cancer

Orange Selenite

I. The Metaphysical Reading

How the stone has been held.

Orange selenite is held as a stone of emotional warmth, creative renewal and gentle purification. Its soft glow is read as a comforting presence during transitions, said to clear stagnant feelings while keeping the heart open.

Chakra
Sacral · Solar Plexus
Element
Fire · Water
Zodiac
Taurus · Cancer
Keynote
A warm lantern of gentle release.

II. The Scientific Reading

What the lattice actually does.

Orange selenite is a color variety of gypsum, CaSO₄·2H₂O, colored by iron oxide staining and inclusions. It forms in evaporite deposits and retains gypsum's perfect cleavage, low hardness and characteristic fibrous or satin-like appearance.

Formula
CaSO₄·2H₂O
System
Monoclinic
Hardness
2 (Mohs)
Provenance
Morocco, Mexico, USA

References & Sources

Independent mineralogical references used to verify the scientific details above.

Mineral Profile

Fact Sheet

Chemical Formula
CaSO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Mohs Hardness
2 (Mohs)
Density
2.32 g/cm³
Refractive Index
1.520 – 1.531
Provenance
Morocco, Mexico, USA
Color Origin
Translucent peach to orange with fibrous satin lustre

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