Crystal & Stones

Water-clear Selenite variety of gypsum from Saragossa, Aragon, Spain. Photo by Robert M. Lavinsky / iRocks.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Selenite: The Stone of Clarity, Peace & Gentle Reflection
A researched mineral and metaphysical guide to Selenite—the transparent crystalline variety of gypsum, CaSO₄·2H₂O, Mohs hardness 2, with modern symbolic associations with clarity, peace, and reflection. Read more...
Gypsum crystal from Alberta, Canada; photo by Robert M. Lavinsky, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Gypsum: The Stone of Patience, Clarity & Gentle Structure
Metaphysical PropertiesGypsum is associated in modern crystal traditions with patience, clarity, gentle structure, reflection, and making room for gradual change. These are contemporary metaphysical associations rather than scientifically established effects.... Read more...
Gypsum desert rose specimen; photo by Stephanie Clifford, CC BY 2.0 — Roosters Peacock crystal guide
Desert Rose: The Stone of Grounding, Patience & Gentle Renewal
Metaphysical PropertiesDesert Rose is associated in modern crystal traditions with grounding, patience, gentle renewal, clearing mental clutter, and finding structure during uncertain periods. These are contemporary metaphysical associations rather than... Read more...