# Selenite Obelisk Pendant > Selenite Obelisk Pendant is a selenite selenite piece. It costs £3.12 and is in stock, shipped across the UK in 2–5 working days. Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. It suits someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/selenite-obelisk-pendant496 | | Product type | Selenite Pendants | | Material | Selenite: a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail | | Colour | Pearly white with a silky sheen | | Hardness | 2 on the Mohs scale | | Natural or man-made | Natural gypsum. | | Where it is usually found | Morocco and Mexico | | What's included | One selenite piece | | SKU | selpen-03 | | Price | £3.12 | | Availability | In stock | | Care | Never wet selenite: it is water-soluble and will dissolve or cloud. | | Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days | | Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) | | Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout | | Category | Selenite Pendants (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/selenite-pendants) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Selenite Obelisk Pendant is made from selenite, a fine, silky-white crystal with a natural fibrous glow. Selenite is a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, typically pearly white with a silky sheen. It measures 2 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural gypsum. The Cave of the Crystals in Naica, Mexico, holds selenite beams over 10 metres long. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Selenite takes its name from Selene, Greek goddess of the moon, because of its pearly sheen. In modern crystal practice, selenite plates and bowls are used to cleanse or 'charge' other crystals and jewellery placed on them overnight, especially under a full moon. Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. In modern practice selenite plates and bowls are used to 'charge' or cleanse other crystals placed on them. In modern crystal tradition selenite is linked with the crown chakra and with Taurus and Cancer. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims. ## How to use - Set other crystals or jewellery on it overnight as a cleansing ritual. - Use it as a bright, moonlike accent on an altar or bedside table. - It pairs traditionally with any crystal you want to rest on it. - Entrance idea: some households keep a selenite piece by the front door as a symbol of a calm threshold. - Dressing-table idea: use it as a landing place for jewellery so pieces aren't scattered. - Altar idea: its pearly white suits a moon altar beside a candle and a small bowl of water (kept well apart). ## Care - Never wet selenite: it is water-soluble and will dissolve or cloud. ## Policies - Delivery: UK delivery £3.95, free over £40, 2–5 working days. UK addresses only. - Returns: You can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk to arrange a return and we refund within 14 days of receiving it back. - Payment: Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ## Questions and answers (20) ### What is the Selenite Obelisk Pendant used for? Place other crystals or jewellery on it overnight as a cleansing ritual. Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. ### Is the selenite in the Selenite Obelisk Pendant real? Natural gypsum. Each piece is natural, so colour and markings vary from the photo. ### How do I cleanse my selenite selenite piece? Selenite is usually used to cleanse other stones rather than needing cleansing itself; never use water. Avoid water. These are rituals, not cleaning requirements. ### Is the Selenite Obelisk Pendant a good gift? Yes, especially for someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them. At £3.12 it makes an easy add-on or stocking filler. You can send it to any UK address at checkout. ### How long does delivery take? UK delivery is £3.95, free on orders over £40, and usually arrives in 2–5 working days. ### What is your returns policy? You have 14 days from delivery to cancel under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations. Email hello@starseeduk.co.uk and we'll explain how to send it back; refunds are made within 14 days of receiving it. ### What is Selenite associated with? Selenite is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. In modern practice selenite plates and bowls are used to 'charge' or cleanse other crystals placed on them. These are beliefs, not health claims. ### What chakra is Selenite linked with? In modern crystal tradition, the crown chakra. ### Which zodiac signs go with Selenite? Taurus and Cancer, according to popular crystal tradition. ### How hard is Selenite? 2 on the Mohs scale. That's fairly soft, so store it apart from harder stones. ### Where does Selenite come from? Selenite is usually found in Morocco and Mexico. ### What goes well with Selenite? It is often paired with any crystal you want to rest on it. ### Will the Selenite Obelisk Pendant look exactly like the photo? Very close, but natural and handmade pieces vary a little in colour, markings and size. ### Is the Selenite Obelisk Pendant suitable for beginners? Yes. Plates and bowls are for charging other crystals; wands and towers are showcase pieces. ### Can I send the Selenite Obelisk Pendant straight to someone as a gift? Yes. Enter the recipient's UK address as the delivery address at checkout. ### Can selenite go in water? No. Selenite is a form of gypsum and is water-soluble, so it will dissolve or lose its sheen. Clean it with a dry cloth. ### What is a selenite charging plate? A flat slab of selenite on which you rest other crystals or jewellery. In crystal tradition it is believed to cleanse and recharge them. ### How do I look after the Selenite Obelisk Pendant? Never wet selenite: it is water-soluble and will dissolve or cloud. ### How do I use the Selenite Obelisk Pendant? Place other crystals or jewellery on it overnight as a cleansing ritual. Use it as a bright, moonlike accent on an altar or bedside table. ### How much is the Selenite Obelisk Pendant? £3.12. UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £36.88 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/selenite-obelisk-pendant496