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Carved selenite candle holders for tealights
Carved selenite candle holders for tealights
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Five shapes for one effect: a translucent stone hollowed out for a tealight, which lights up from within. Choose the stepped mountain, the heart, the Hand of Fatma (Hamsa), the grooved ball or the half-white, half-orange yin-yang.
Available in Mountain, Heart, Hamsa, Grooved ball or Yin-yang: choose your style above.
Good to know: Selenite is a soft stone that does not tolerate water or humidity: it can be scratched with a fingernail, becomes dull and may crumble if it gets wet. Never wash it and do not keep it in a bathroom.
Natural piece: each one is unique, and the photo shows an example from the series, not the one you will receive.
About this stone
A transparent to pearly white variety of gypsum (hydrated calcium sulphate), in fibrous crystals or blades. The striations running along the piece are natural. The shapes are carved; the orange half of the yin-yang is coloured selenite, whose shade may have been obtained by dyeing.
These pieces come from Morocco; selenite is also found in Mexico, Spain and the United States.
Tracked parcel. Free on orders of €49 or more up to 5 kg, otherwise €5.99 to €19.99 depending on the weight of the order. Learn more
Product details
- Composition: A clear to pearly white variety of gypsum (hydrated calcium sulphate), in fibrous crystals or blades.
- Hardness (Mohs scale): 2
- Mountain: 8 cm tall, 8 cm in diameter
- Heart: 9 x 8 cm, 5 cm tall
- Hamsa: 10 x 6.5 cm, 3.5 cm tall
- Grooved ball: 9 cm in diameter, 8 cm tall
- Yin-yang: 10 x 8 cm, 4 cm tall
- Photos: Shown as a guide: each natural piece is unique (shape, colour, patterns)
How to use it
Place a tealight (as in the photos) or an LED candle in it, on a table, a shelf or an altar. The Hamsa, heart and yin-yang shapes are well suited to gift-giving.
Care
Clean it dry, with a soft brush, a dry cloth or an air blower. Never use water, damp wipes or household products: selenite slowly dissolves on contact with water. Keep it away from moisture, on a stable surface; it is soft, so avoid knocks and rubbing. With a candle: use a tealight in its cup or an LED candle, never leave the flame unattended and keep the candle holder out of reach of children and animals.
Nature of the stone and photos
A natural stone is unique: its colour, veining, inclusions and size vary from one piece to another. The photos are a guide only.
Some commercially sold stones are heated, dyed or stabilised with resin. Where this is the case, it is stated on the product page. If in doubt, write to us before buying.
Small parts: keep out of the reach of young children. Our commitments
Delivery and returns
Shipped in a plain parcel with tracking. You have 14 days from receipt to change your mind. An item that arrives damaged will be replaced or refunded: write to us with a photo.
Symbolism and tradition
Its name comes from Selene, the Greek word for the moon. In the tradition of stones, selenite is the stone of light and clarity: it is placed close by for a moment of calm, on an altar or in a meditation corner. This is symbolism, not a promise of results.
This symbolism is a matter of tradition. It is neither a promise of results nor medical advice.
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