Description
Orange Selenite Faceted Pendulum – Genuine Gypsum Crystal Specimen
This genuine Orange Selenite Faceted Pendulum is a beautifully crafted mineral piece made from natural gypsum crystal, carefully shaped and polished into an elegant faceted pendulum form. With its warm orange tones and silky internal glow, this specimen is both a collectible mineral item and an eye-catching decorative piece.
The photograph shows the exact specimen you will receive. Each pendulum is carefully chosen for colour, clarity, and overall finish. Full sizing details can be confirmed in the listing photographs.
This crystal is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
Mineral Type & Scientific Classification
Selenite is a crystalline variety of the mineral gypsum, a calcium sulfate dihydrate with the chemical formula:
CaSO₄·2H₂O
Gypsum belongs to the sulfate mineral group and crystallises in the monoclinic crystal system. Selenite is known for its soft lustre, translucent appearance, and distinctive fibrous or bladed crystal habits.
The orange colouration seen in orange selenite is typically caused by natural inclusions of iron oxides or mineral staining within the gypsum structure, giving the crystal its warm golden-orange hue.
Key mineral characteristics include:
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Colour: White, translucent, golden to orange tones
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Lustre: Silky to pearly
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Transparency: Translucent
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Hardness: 2 on the Mohs scale
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Crystal system: Monoclinic
Because gypsum is a softer mineral, it can be shaped and polished smoothly, making it popular for carved and faceted mineral forms.
Geological Formation of Selenite
Gypsum forms in evaporite environments where mineral-rich waters evaporate over time, leaving behind sulfate deposits. These settings include:
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Salt flats
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Shallow lagoons
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Inland seas
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Desert basins
As water evaporates, calcium and sulfate ions crystallise into gypsum layers. Under stable conditions, selenite crystals can grow in large, well-formed structures.
Orange selenite varieties often develop in sedimentary deposits where iron-rich minerals are present, contributing to their distinctive warm colouration.
Gypsum is commonly found alongside other evaporite minerals such as halite, anhydrite, and calcite.
Faceted Pendulum Form & Appearance
This specimen has been carefully shaped into a faceted pendulum design, highlighting the natural beauty of the crystal. Features include:
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Smooth polished surfaces
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Faceted edges that catch the light
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Warm orange to honey-gold tones
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Subtle internal fibrous texture typical of selenite
The pendulum shape makes it suitable for display, collecting, or traditional spiritual practices such as dowsing. In spiritual contexts, selenite is traditionally associated with clarity and purification, though this listing focuses on the mineral’s geological and collectible qualities.
Each piece is unique, with natural variations in colour saturation, internal structure, and surface character.
Collecting, Display & Gift Appeal
Orange selenite pendulums are ideal for:
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Mineral and crystal collections
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Decorative natural history displays
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Unique gifts for collectors
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Spiritual or meditation accessories (non-medical, belief-based use)
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Study specimens for geology enthusiasts
The warm orange colour adds a distinctive variation compared to classic white selenite, making it a standout piece for collectors.
Authenticity & Certificate Included
This is a genuine orange selenite (gypsum) crystal specimen, carefully selected and polished into a faceted pendulum form. The photo shows the exact piece you will receive.
Your purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. Please refer to the listing photographs for full sizing and scale.
A beautifully crafted natural gypsum crystal with rich colour and mineral character, this Orange Selenite Faceted Pendulum is a unique addition to any collection or gift selection.
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