Crystal Database

Photo: Satin Spar

Satin Spar

Gypsum is a common hydrated calcium sulphate mineral. Varieties of Gypsum include Satin Spar (fibrous), Selenite (clear crystalline), Alabaster (fine grained) and Desert Rose (brown sand inclusions). Gypsum crystals can form interesting wavy formations.

Polished Satin Spar (often incorrectly named Selenite) displays chatoyancy (cat’s eye effect).

Satin Spar is easily scratched by finger nail.

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Satin Spar

Satin Spar is called the lucky stone, bringing good fortune to the bearer.

Satin Spar supports when life seems to be too hectic, yet boosts personal growth during times of stagnation.

Satin Spar has been used in rain making ceremonies.

Photo: Satin Spar

Crystal Healing Uses

Satin Spar has been used to aid fertility.

Satin Spar can strengthen bones.

Satin Spar can restore supplement to the skin.

Colour:

colourless, white, brown, orange, pink, yellow, green

Photo: Satin Spar

Class:

Sulphate

Group:

Monoclinic

Formations:

tabular, prismatic, acicular, bladed, acicular crystals. fibrous, scaly, grainy, lenticular, rosette, massive, cactus, curved. Crystals frequently twin, forming perfect fishtail or swallowtail twins.

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

CaSO₄-2(H₂O)

Hardness:

2

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to opaque

Cleavage:

good in one direction

Varieties:

Alabaster, Desert Rose, Gypsum, Satin Spar, Selenite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.