The guide
Small Charging Plate 8cm - Tree of Life: quick answer
Small Charging Plate 8cm - Tree of Life is a 8cm selenite selenite piece. At £6.40 it is available now, with UK delivery in 2–5 working days. The Tree of Life appears in Norse (Yggdrasil), Celtic and Kabbalistic traditions as a symbol connecting earth, roots and sky. It suits someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them.
Key facts
| Product type | Selenite Plates |
|---|---|
| This option | Tree of Life |
| Material | Selenite: a crystalline form of gypsum, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail |
| Colour | Pearly white with a silky sheen |
| Design | Tree of Life |
| 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-03 |
| 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 |
What it is
Small Charging Plate 8cm - Tree of Life is made from selenite, about 8cm, a soft, silky-white crystal with a natural fibrous glow.
The Tree of Life appears in Norse (Yggdrasil), Celtic and Kabbalistic traditions as a symbol connecting earth, roots and sky.
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.
This is one of 3 options in the Small Charging Plate 8cm range; nearby choices include Chakra Design, Mandala Design.
Materials and size
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.
Traditional uses
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 it
- Rest 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.
- Handling tip: selenite can leave fine white dust; a soft dry paintbrush keeps it tidy.
- Display tip: put it on a felt pad or coaster to avoid scratches on both the stone and the furniture.
- Overnight ritual: lay rings, bracelets or tumble stones on it before bed and pick them up in the morning.
Care
- Never wet selenite: it is water-soluble and will dissolve or cloud.
Who it suits
A good choice for someone who already has crystals and wants somewhere to rest them. At £6.40 it also works as a small add-on gift or stocking filler.
Delivery and returns
UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £33.60 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. Returns: 14 days from delivery; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk. Payment by card through secure Shopify checkout.
