# Small Charging Plate 8cm - Mandala Design > Small Charging Plate 8cm - Mandala Design is a 8cm selenite selenite piece. Priced at £6.40, it is in stock and ships UK-wide in 2–5 working days. It suits someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them. ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | URL | https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/small-charging-plate-8cm-mandala-design515 | | Product type | Selenite Plates | | This option | Mandala Design | | Material | Selenite: a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail | | Colour | Pearly white with a silky sheen | | Design | Mandala | | Dimensions | Approx. 8cm | | 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 | selcp-02 | | Price | £6.40 | | 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 Plates (https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/types/selenite-plates) | | Seller | Starseed UK, online only (UK), hello@starseeduk.co.uk | ## Description Small Charging Plate 8cm - Mandala Design is made from selenite, about 8cm, a smooth, silky-white crystal with a natural fibrous glow. A mandala is a circular cosmic diagram from Hindu and Buddhist art; Tibetan monks create them in coloured sand and then sweep them away as a lesson in impermanence. At around 8cm this is the mid-sized option: big enough to notice on a shelf, small enough for a desk or windowsill. Mid sizes are the most versatile: they hold a bracelet or a handful of tumbles, or sit happily on a bedside table. Also in this range (3 in total): Tree of Life, Chakra Design. 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. Size: approximately 8cm. Natural material varies slightly in size, colour and markings. ## Traditions (belief, not health claims) Selenite takes its name from Selene, Greek goddess of the moon, because of its pearly sheen. 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 - Use it as a bright, moonlike accent on an altar or bedside table. - Stand other crystals or jewellery on it overnight as a cleansing ritual. - It pairs traditionally with any crystal you want to rest on it. - 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). - Gifting idea: selenite is lightweight and inexpensive to post, so it makes an easy gift for a crystal-loving friend. ## Care - It is very smooth; handle gently and keep away from damp rooms. ## 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. ## Other versions - [Small Charging Plate 8cm - Chakra Design](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/small-charging-plate-8cm-chakra-design496): £6.32 - [Small Charging Plate 8cm - Tree of Life](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/products/small-charging-plate-8cm-tree-of-life448): £6.40 ## Questions and answers (16) ### What is the Small Charging Plate 8cm - Mandala Design used for? Set 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 Mandala Design selenite piece 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. ### What size is the Mandala Design selenite piece? About 8cm. Mid sizes are the most versatile: they hold a bracelet or a handful of tumbles, or sit happily on a bedside table. ### Is the Mandala Design selenite piece a good gift? Yes, especially for someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them. At £6.40 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's the difference between Mandala Design and Tree of Life? Both are Small Charging Plate 8cm pieces. Mandala Design centres on mandala; Tree of Life centres on tree of life. They cost the same. ### Which Small Charging Plate 8cm options are there? 3 options: Tree of Life, Chakra Design, as well as this one. ### What does the Mandala design mean? A mandala is a circular cosmic diagram from Hindu and Buddhist art; Tibetan monks create them in coloured sand and then sweep them away as a lesson in impermanence. ### 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. ### Is the Mandala Design selenite piece in stock? Yes, it's available now and dispatched to UK addresses. ### How can I pay? Payment is by debit or credit card (and the wallets Shopify supports) through secure Shopify checkout. ### Do you deliver outside the UK? Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only, usually in 2–5 working days. More: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/questions/small-charging-plate-8cm-mandala-design515