Red Selenite Heart - Hand Carved

This listing is for one Red Selenite Hand-Carved Heart. The Small measures approximately 1.5" x 1.5".  The Medium measures approximately 2" x 2".

Selenite is a crystalline variety of the mineral gypsum, named after the ancient Greek goddess of the moon Selene.  It is an extremely soft mineral which can be scratched with a fingernail.  It is important to be very careful with any pieces of Selenite that you own, and to never expose them to water.  They are water soluble.  

Mohs Hardness of Selenite: 2