Selenite Round Disc 7cm Charging Plate Natural Gypsum Crystal Display Stand
£ 13.20
SELENITE ROUND DISC 7CM – POLISHED GYPSUM MINERAL PLATEThis Selenite Charging Block Round Disc is a 7cm circular polished mineral plate
made from natural selenite, the clear to fibrous crystalline variety of gypsum. Cut into a smooth round disc, this piece is designed as a practical display base and a striking mineral object in its own right, showcasing selenite’s distinctive soft translucency and satin-like sheen.The listing photographs show the exact specimen you will receive, including its finish, colour tone, and natural internal structure. Please refer to the photos for full sizing and scale (this item is specified as 7cm).This crystal is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming authenticity. MINERAL IDENTIFICATION – SELENITE (GYPSUM VARIETY)Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum, a hydrated calcium sulfate mineral that forms in sedimentary evaporite environments. Selenite is known for its smooth feel, pale colour, and characteristic fibrous or crystalline internal structure that can create a gentle glow when light passes through.Key mineralogical details include:
• Mineral Name: Gypsum
• Variety: Selenite
• Chemical Composition: CaSO₄·2H₂O (calcium sulfate dihydrate)
• Mineral Class: Sulfate
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Mohs Hardness: ~2 (relatively soft)
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Lustre: Pearly to silky, especially when polishedBecause gypsum is soft, selenite can be cut and shaped into flat plates and discs while still preserving its natural internal texture. GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONGypsum minerals such as selenite typically form through evaporation of mineral-rich waters. When bodies of water such as shallow seas, lagoons, or saline lakes evaporate, dissolved sulfate and calcium ions concentrate and precipitate to form gypsum layers and crystal growth zones.Typical environments include:
• Evaporite basins
• Marine lagoon systems
• Sedimentary sequences where salt-rich waters evaporate repeatedlySelenite can grow as individual crystals in cavities or as fibrous masses within sedimentary beds. It is often associated with other evaporite minerals such as:
• Halite (rock salt)
• Anhydrite
• Calcite
• Dolomite
• Celestine in some evaporite sequencesThese mineral associations reflect the chemistry of evaporating saline waters over geological time. ROUND DISC CRAFTSMANSHIP AND NATURAL OPTICAL LOOKThis specimen has been cut and polished into a round disc (7cm), providing a clean, practical shape that highlights the mineral’s natural sheen. When light hits the surface, selenite often shows:
• A soft satin sheen
• Subtle internal linear structure or striations
• Gentle translucency, especially near thinner edges
• Natural tonal variation from bright white to faint creamy shadesThe polished surface brings out selenite’s characteristic silky lustre while keeping the stone’s natural mineral identity clearly visible. USES FOR DISPLAY AND COLLECTINGRound selenite discs are popular as:
• Mineral display bases for small specimens
• Jewellery presentation stands
• Decorative shelf or desk pieces
• Collectable evaporite mineral examples for educational collectionsSome buyers also use discs like this in spiritual practices and refer to them as “charging plates.” If used in that way, it is best understood as a belief-based, non-medical tradition rather than a scientific property of the mineral.Because this is a natural mineral, each disc can show small, natural characteristics such as faint internal lines or minor surface variations that reflect the mineral’s crystal growth. CARE AND HANDLINGGypsum/selenite is a softer mineral, so a little care helps keep it looking its best:
• Avoid water exposure (gypsum can be affected by prolonged moisture)
• Store separately from harder stones to reduce scratching
• Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth AUTHENTIC NATURAL MINERAL SPECIMENThis Selenite Round Disc is a genuine gypsum mineral specimen, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.The listing photos show the actual piece you will receive, and the item is specified as 7cm. Please check the photos for full sizing and visual scale.
made from natural selenite, the clear to fibrous crystalline variety of gypsum. Cut into a smooth round disc, this piece is designed as a practical display base and a striking mineral object in its own right, showcasing selenite’s distinctive soft translucency and satin-like sheen.The listing photographs show the exact specimen you will receive, including its finish, colour tone, and natural internal structure. Please refer to the photos for full sizing and scale (this item is specified as 7cm).This crystal is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming authenticity. MINERAL IDENTIFICATION – SELENITE (GYPSUM VARIETY)Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum, a hydrated calcium sulfate mineral that forms in sedimentary evaporite environments. Selenite is known for its smooth feel, pale colour, and characteristic fibrous or crystalline internal structure that can create a gentle glow when light passes through.Key mineralogical details include:
• Mineral Name: Gypsum
• Variety: Selenite
• Chemical Composition: CaSO₄·2H₂O (calcium sulfate dihydrate)
• Mineral Class: Sulfate
• Crystal System: Monoclinic
• Mohs Hardness: ~2 (relatively soft)
• Transparency: Transparent to translucent
• Lustre: Pearly to silky, especially when polishedBecause gypsum is soft, selenite can be cut and shaped into flat plates and discs while still preserving its natural internal texture. GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONGypsum minerals such as selenite typically form through evaporation of mineral-rich waters. When bodies of water such as shallow seas, lagoons, or saline lakes evaporate, dissolved sulfate and calcium ions concentrate and precipitate to form gypsum layers and crystal growth zones.Typical environments include:
• Evaporite basins
• Marine lagoon systems
• Sedimentary sequences where salt-rich waters evaporate repeatedlySelenite can grow as individual crystals in cavities or as fibrous masses within sedimentary beds. It is often associated with other evaporite minerals such as:
• Halite (rock salt)
• Anhydrite
• Calcite
• Dolomite
• Celestine in some evaporite sequencesThese mineral associations reflect the chemistry of evaporating saline waters over geological time. ROUND DISC CRAFTSMANSHIP AND NATURAL OPTICAL LOOKThis specimen has been cut and polished into a round disc (7cm), providing a clean, practical shape that highlights the mineral’s natural sheen. When light hits the surface, selenite often shows:
• A soft satin sheen
• Subtle internal linear structure or striations
• Gentle translucency, especially near thinner edges
• Natural tonal variation from bright white to faint creamy shadesThe polished surface brings out selenite’s characteristic silky lustre while keeping the stone’s natural mineral identity clearly visible. USES FOR DISPLAY AND COLLECTINGRound selenite discs are popular as:
• Mineral display bases for small specimens
• Jewellery presentation stands
• Decorative shelf or desk pieces
• Collectable evaporite mineral examples for educational collectionsSome buyers also use discs like this in spiritual practices and refer to them as “charging plates.” If used in that way, it is best understood as a belief-based, non-medical tradition rather than a scientific property of the mineral.Because this is a natural mineral, each disc can show small, natural characteristics such as faint internal lines or minor surface variations that reflect the mineral’s crystal growth. CARE AND HANDLINGGypsum/selenite is a softer mineral, so a little care helps keep it looking its best:
• Avoid water exposure (gypsum can be affected by prolonged moisture)
• Store separately from harder stones to reduce scratching
• Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth AUTHENTIC NATURAL MINERAL SPECIMENThis Selenite Round Disc is a genuine gypsum mineral specimen, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.The listing photos show the actual piece you will receive, and the item is specified as 7cm. Please check the photos for full sizing and visual scale.
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