Selenite, Banockburn (Crystal)

These natural selenite pieces are a crystal variety of gypsum. About 10 million years ago during the Miocene epoch, Central Otago was covered by a massive ancient inland lake complex, known as the Bannockburn Formation.As sections of this prehistoric lake system dried up and evaporated under arid conditions, dissolved calcium and sulphate concentrated in the muddy lake beds. The chemical process formed gypsum salts inside the iron-rich mudstone and clay layers. Over time, these grew into the distinct crystalline clusters known as selenite.

Please note that some of these are very fragile, particularly the smaller pieces. We will do our best to send them out well packed, but they may have pieces break off during shipping.

Country of Origin: Bannochburn, Otago, New Zealand
Size:
Small: 55mm – 70mm
Medium: 85mm – 95mm
Large: 118mm – 130m
Age: Miocene, 10mya
Metaphysical Properties: Selenite soothes nerves. It has a positive effect on the brain, aiding power of concentration and clarity.

The price is for one piece 

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