An exceptional fluorescent Selenite specimen from Salinas de Otuma, Peru, featuring sharp golden-yellow crystal blades rising dramatically from a contrasting mineral matrix. The crystals display remarkable clarity with rich honey tones that intensify beautifully under direct lighting.
Under ultraviolet light, the specimen exhibits an eye-catching fluorescence that gives the piece an almost otherworldly appearance.
The crystal growth on this specimen is especially attractive, with multiple elongated blades and layered tabular formations.
This specimen displays excellent crystal structure with multiple well-formed blades and strong visual balance for its size.
2” x 1.5” x 1.5”
55g
Selenite is often associated with clarity, energetic cleansing, and spiritual illumination. Many believe it promotes calmness and mental focus while helping clear stagnant energy from spaces and collections. Fluorescent Selenite is especially appreciated by collectors for combining calming visual beauty with dramatic UV-reactive display potential.
The Salinas de Otuma locality in Peru is known for producing striking yellow-to-golden Selenite crystals with impressive transparency. These specimens are admired for their sculptural crystal formations and luminous appearance, particularly when displayed under focused lighting or ultraviolet light.
While Selenite itself is relatively well known, high-quality fluorescent material from this locality is far less common than standard white satin spar material seen on the market. The warm golden coloration, sharp crystal development, and UV response help distinguish these Peruvian specimens from more common commercial Selenite.
Material from Salinas de Otuma has become increasingly sought after among collectors due to its vivid color, elegant crystal habits, and strong fluorescent response. Pieces with well-developed transparent blades and balanced composition like this are especially desirable.
Sharp crystal structure
Strong UV-reactive glow under blacklight
Rich golden-yellow crystal coloration
High translucency
Excellent contrast between crystals and matrix
Highly displayable
Famous locality
Primary Mineral: Selenite (Gypsum variety)
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Locality: Salinas de Otuma, Peru
An exceptional fluorescent Selenite specimen from Salinas de Otuma, Peru, featuring sharp golden-yellow crystal blades rising dramatically from a contrasting mineral matrix. The crystals display remarkable clarity with rich honey tones that intensify beautifully under direct lighting.
Under ultraviolet light, the specimen exhibits an eye-catching fluorescence that gives the piece an almost otherworldly appearance.
The crystal growth on this specimen is especially attractive, with multiple elongated blades and layered tabular formations.
This specimen displays excellent crystal structure with multiple well-formed blades and strong visual balance for its size.
2” x 1.5” x 1.5”
55g
Selenite is often associated with clarity, energetic cleansing, and spiritual illumination. Many believe it promotes calmness and mental focus while helping clear stagnant energy from spaces and collections. Fluorescent Selenite is especially appreciated by collectors for combining calming visual beauty with dramatic UV-reactive display potential.
The Salinas de Otuma locality in Peru is known for producing striking yellow-to-golden Selenite crystals with impressive transparency. These specimens are admired for their sculptural crystal formations and luminous appearance, particularly when displayed under focused lighting or ultraviolet light.
While Selenite itself is relatively well known, high-quality fluorescent material from this locality is far less common than standard white satin spar material seen on the market. The warm golden coloration, sharp crystal development, and UV response help distinguish these Peruvian specimens from more common commercial Selenite.
Material from Salinas de Otuma has become increasingly sought after among collectors due to its vivid color, elegant crystal habits, and strong fluorescent response. Pieces with well-developed transparent blades and balanced composition like this are especially desirable.
Sharp crystal structure
Strong UV-reactive glow under blacklight
Rich golden-yellow crystal coloration
High translucency
Excellent contrast between crystals and matrix
Highly displayable
Famous locality
Primary Mineral: Selenite (Gypsum variety)
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄·2H₂O
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Luster: Vitreous to pearly
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Locality: Salinas de Otuma, Peru
