Selenite Tower (8")

Selenite is a soft, translucent variety of gypsum, traditionally used to cleanse a space and to recharge other crystals. This Selenite Tower stands about 8" tall, carved into a faceted standing column with the stone's milky-white color and signature soft inner glow. As a natural piece, each tower is one of a kind — tone, translucency, and exact size vary slightly tower to tower. Quick facts Stone Selenite (a variety of gypsum) Composition Hydrous calcium sulfate Hardness 2 on the Mohs scale (very soft) Color Translucent white, fibrous, softly glowing Size About 8" tall, faceted standing column Chakra Crown Traditionally used for Cleansing, clarity & charging other crystals Water safe? No — selenite dissolves in water; keep it dry Meaning & historyIn crystal tradition, selenite is associated with cleansing, clarity, and a calm, high-vibration energy, often linked to the Crown chakra. Many people keep a tower as a striking focal point on an altar or shelf, or use it to refresh their other crystals resting nearby, since selenite is traditionally the stone used to cleanse others. It is a natural fit for balance and wellness spaces. How to use itStand it on an altar, shelf, or meditation corner as a luminous centerpiece, or set smaller stones at its base overnight so the tower can cleanse and recharge them. Explore more selenite, browse the tower & obelisk collection, or find more for balance and wellness. Pair it with our Selenite Flat Crystal for a full selenite set. Care & cleansingSelenite is very soft (about 2 on the Mohs scale) and water-soluble, so keep the tower completely dry — water will dissolve, cloud, or pit the surface, so never rinse it or display it somewhere damp. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth and stand it somewhere stable, since the faceted edges can chip if knocked. Cleanse it — and let it cleanse your other crystals — with moonlight or smoke, never water. Frequently asked questionsWhat is a selenite tower used for? It is traditionally used as a cleansing, clarifying centerpiece — many people display it on an altar and rest other crystals nearby to recharge them. It is a decorative, symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device. Can selenite go in water? No — it dissolves. Never rinse or wet the tower; keep it completely dry and dust it with a soft cloth instead. Is it safe to display every day? Yes, towers are meant for daily display. Just keep it on a stable, dry surface — the faceted edges are more prone to chipping than dissolving, so avoid crowded shelves. How do I cleanse and charge a selenite tower? Selenite is traditionally considered self-cleansing, so a reset in moonlight or a pass through incense smoke is usually enough — never water. How can I tell if selenite is real? Genuine selenite is soft enough to mark lightly with a fingernail, shows fine fibrous striations along its length, and feels light for its size. What pairs well with a selenite tower? Selenite pairs with almost anything, since it is traditionally used to cleanse and charge other stones — try it alongside pieces from balance and wellness. Explore more Selenite, browse the tower & obelisk collection, or find more for Crown chakra work.