Locality: Durango, Mexico
Description
A striking and highly dimensional Durango selenite specimen featuring a well-defined terminated crystal emerging from rich, iron-stained matrix. This piece captures a beautiful contrast between refined crystal structure and rugged natural formation, giving it a strong, grounded presence while still maintaining the soft luminosity selenite is known for.
The primary crystal displays distinct vertical striations and a gently translucent body, allowing light to pass through and illuminate its internal structure. The termination is especially notable—clean, geometric, and well-formed—adding a level of definition not always seen in larger selenite pieces.
Set against earthy, textured matrix, the composition feels both raw and refined, making it an ideal display specimen for collectors who appreciate natural contrast and crystal integrity.
Dimensions & Weight
7” x 6” x 4”
1287g
Metaphysical Properties
Selenite is widely regarded as a stone of clarity, energetic cleansing, and calm focus. It’s often used to create a sense of balance within a space, gently clearing stagnant energy while promoting a steady, peaceful atmosphere.
Specimens that remain on matrix are often favored for their grounding quality—combining clarity with a deeper connection to the Earth.
Collector’s Notes
This specimen stands out for its terminated crystal structure, which is less commonly preserved in larger matrix pieces. The contrast between the smooth, striated crystal faces and the rough, iron-rich host rock adds visual depth and authenticity.
Durango, Mexico is a well-known source for high-quality selenite, and pieces like this—combining size, termination, and matrix—are particularly desirable for collectors seeking display-ready specimens with both presence and mineralogical interest.
The natural iron staining enhances the piece’s character, emphasizing its formation environment and giving it a warm, earthy palette that pairs beautifully with the crystal’s soft glow.
Highlights
Terminated selenite crystal on natural matrix
Classic Durango, Mexico locality
Strong vertical striations with translucent body
Well-defined crystal termination
Intricate matrix
Large, display-ready collector specimen
Mineralogy
Mineral: Selenite (variety of Gypsum)
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Luster: Silky to vitreous (on crystal faces)
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Formation: Forms in evaporitic environments where sulfate-rich waters crystallize slowly, allowing for the development of elongated crystals and, in rarer cases, well-defined terminations within matrix.
Locality: Durango, Mexico
Description
A striking and highly dimensional Durango selenite specimen featuring a well-defined terminated crystal emerging from rich, iron-stained matrix. This piece captures a beautiful contrast between refined crystal structure and rugged natural formation, giving it a strong, grounded presence while still maintaining the soft luminosity selenite is known for.
The primary crystal displays distinct vertical striations and a gently translucent body, allowing light to pass through and illuminate its internal structure. The termination is especially notable—clean, geometric, and well-formed—adding a level of definition not always seen in larger selenite pieces.
Set against earthy, textured matrix, the composition feels both raw and refined, making it an ideal display specimen for collectors who appreciate natural contrast and crystal integrity.
Dimensions & Weight
7” x 6” x 4”
1287g
Metaphysical Properties
Selenite is widely regarded as a stone of clarity, energetic cleansing, and calm focus. It’s often used to create a sense of balance within a space, gently clearing stagnant energy while promoting a steady, peaceful atmosphere.
Specimens that remain on matrix are often favored for their grounding quality—combining clarity with a deeper connection to the Earth.
Collector’s Notes
This specimen stands out for its terminated crystal structure, which is less commonly preserved in larger matrix pieces. The contrast between the smooth, striated crystal faces and the rough, iron-rich host rock adds visual depth and authenticity.
Durango, Mexico is a well-known source for high-quality selenite, and pieces like this—combining size, termination, and matrix—are particularly desirable for collectors seeking display-ready specimens with both presence and mineralogical interest.
The natural iron staining enhances the piece’s character, emphasizing its formation environment and giving it a warm, earthy palette that pairs beautifully with the crystal’s soft glow.
Highlights
Terminated selenite crystal on natural matrix
Classic Durango, Mexico locality
Strong vertical striations with translucent body
Well-defined crystal termination
Intricate matrix
Large, display-ready collector specimen
Mineralogy
Mineral: Selenite (variety of Gypsum)
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Luster: Silky to vitreous (on crystal faces)
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Formation: Forms in evaporitic environments where sulfate-rich waters crystallize slowly, allowing for the development of elongated crystals and, in rarer cases, well-defined terminations within matrix.
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