At a glance
- Polished selenite gypsum sphere
- 8 cm diameter
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500–560 g (18–20 oz)
- From Morocco
- Sold individually
- Ships within 3 business days
How to use it
Use a proper stand. At this weight a sphere sitting loose on a shelf is a question of when rather than whether, and selenite is soft enough that a short fall onto a hard floor will chip or shatter it. A ring stand or a weighted dish solves it.
As with all selenite: keep it dry, dust it with a dry cloth, and keep it away from bathrooms, sinks and windowsills that catch rain. Water is the only thing that will genuinely destroy this piece.
8 cm or 6 cm
| Size |
Diameter |
Weight |
Feel |
| This sphere |
8 cm |
500–560 g (18–20 oz) |
Two hands; a display piece that needs a stand |
| Smaller option |
6 cm |
250–300 g |
Fits one palm; the everyday handling size |
✨ Temple Tip
Give it a stand with a wide base, not a narrow ring. Half a kilo of soft gypsum resting on three small contact points will eventually mark the polish where it sits — a broad, padded cradle spreads the load and keeps the surface unblemished.
Questions we get asked
How much heavier is this than the 6 cm sphere?
Roughly double: 500 to 560 grams against 250 to 300. In the hand the difference is more pronounced than the numbers suggest.
Can I wash it?
No. Selenite is a soft gypsum mineral — it scratches easily and it does not like water. Dust it with a dry, soft cloth and keep it away from sinks, windowsills that catch rain, and damp bathrooms. Never soak or rinse it.
Is a stand included?
No — the sphere is sold on its own. At this weight a stand is strongly recommended rather than optional.
Selenite or gypsum — which is it?
Both. Selenite is a crystalline variety of the mineral gypsum; Rare Earth Gallery describe this piece as a selenite gypsum sphere.
Is this the exact sphere pictured?
It is sold individually from a batch of the same size and material. This is natural stone, so no two pieces are identical. Colour, banding and internal inclusions vary from the photographs — that variation is the point of buying a natural specimen rather than a manufactured object.
Half a kilo of soft light — give it a stand and leave it somewhere you pass often.
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