Is Selenite safe?
It is normal to wonder how to handle selenite properly as you bring it into your space. This guide looks at how to care for selenite in everyday life calmly and simply. Be sure to visit our selenite tower collection to explore more pieces.
Understanding selenite
Formed long ago, selenite is a naturally occurring crystal commonly handled and displayed.
Selenite is different from sodium selenite. Selenite in crystal form is a natural mineral.
Sometimes small flakes may come away from the crystal. It is best to clean these up and avoid getting them near your eyes.
Is selenite safe?
It doesn't take long for this question to come up. Someone buys their first piece, gets it home and then starts wondering if there's anything special they need to know before putting it on a shelf.
The answer is fairly straightforward. Selenite isn't difficult to look after. It isn't dangerous to have around the house and there aren't lots of rules that need following.
What tends to catch people by surprise is how soft it is.
Drop a piece onto a tiled floor and there's every chance a corner will chip. That says more about the crystal than anything else. It's simply a softer mineral than many people expect.
Find somewhere dry for it, don't leave it where it's likely to get knocked over and there's very little else to think about.
Is selenite safe to touch?
Yes.
There isn't a special way to pick it up and there certainly isn't any need for gloves. Hold it, turn it over and have a proper look if that's why it was bought.
Sometimes a rough piece leaves behind a tiny flake. That's perfectly normal and usually happens around natural edges rather than polished ones.
The biggest mistake isn't touching selenite. It's forgetting that it can chip quite easily. A crowded shelf with books being pulled in and out every day probably isn't the best place for it.
Other than that, handling it is no different from picking up any other decorative item around the home.
Selenite and Water
You should avoid keeping selenite in water for a long duration; the crystal could dissolve if left for long enough.
Sun Exposure and Selenite
Leaving your selenite crystal in the sun for a long period of time can change colour of the crystal. Keeping exposure brief can help reduce this.
Craftsmanship
As with any natural stone, basic care during handling helps keep the crystal in good condition.
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Selenite is easy to include in everyday spaces. It can stay in good condition for a long time with some looking after.
It does not need special treatment. Just a calm and steady approach is enough to help keep it looking its best.
Is Selenite Safe Around Pets?
One dog will walk past it every day and never give it a second look. Another might decide it looks interesting enough to chew. Cats can be the same. Some ignore ornaments completely and others seem determined to see what happens if they push them off the shelf.
For that reason alone, it makes sense to keep selenite somewhere they cannot get to.
If it ever ends up on the floor, clear the pieces away before your pet comes over to investigate. It only takes a minute and saves any worry later.
Conclusion
It just helps to remember that it's quite a soft crystal. Treat it the same way as any ornament that could chip if it was dropped and there usually isn't much else to think about.
Once it's found a good place around the house, most people leave it there and hardly give it another thought. As long as it stays dry and isn't getting knocked about every day. It should stay looking just as it should.