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Satin Spar

Also known as: Satin spar selenite

White & Clear

Variety of Gypsum.

Satin Spar specimen
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📜 Key facts

AgeVaries by deposit
Origin & sourcesMorocco, Mexico, England and the USA. It is often sold as 'selenite' wands and towers.
CompositionFibrous gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O). Most 'satin spar' sold today is gypsum, not calcite, although the name was once also used for fibrous calcite and aragonite

How it forms

Gypsum grew in parallel fibres in veins, giving a silky sheen. It is soft (Mohs 2) and slightly water-soluble, so keep it dry.

Mineral data: see Gypsum.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

🔗 See also

  • Selenite: satin spar is fibrous gypsum, the same mineral as selenite
  • Calcite: despite the name, most satin spar is not calcite

✨ Calcite family

Black Calcite
Black CalciteMineral variety
Blue Calcite
Blue CalciteMineral variety
Calcite
CalciteIMA mineral species
Calcite Geode
Calcite GeodeGeode / nodule
Caribbean Blue Calcite
Caribbean Blue CalciteMineral variety
Cobaltocalcite
CobaltocalciteMineral variety
Dogtooth Calcite
Dogtooth CalciteMineral variety
Green Calcite
Green CalciteMineral variety
Honey Calcite
Honey CalciteMineral variety
Iceland spar
Iceland sparMineral variety
Lemon Calcite
Lemon CalciteMineral variety
Manganoan calcite
Manganoan calciteMineral variety
Mango Calcite
Mango CalciteMineral variety
Merkabite Calcite
Merkabite CalciteMineral variety
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Nailhead sparMineral variety
Orange Calcite
Orange CalciteMineral variety
Rainbow Calcite
Rainbow CalciteMineral variety
Red Calcite
Red CalciteMineral variety
Stellar Beam Calcite
Stellar Beam CalciteMineral variety

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

💧 Elixir safety: Satin spar (gypsum) is soft and slightly water-soluble, so keep it dry.

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Silky satin spar is often sold as 'selenite'. Crystal lore links it to calm, peace and cleansing.

Traditional uses
calm, peace, cleansing
Chakra
Crown Third Eye
Zodiac
Taurus
Element
Air

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

SeleniteA natural partner for cleansing; Selenite also adds peace. CelestitePaired in tradition for peace, with Celestite bringing sleep as well. HowliteBoth carry the theme of calm, so together they're thought to reinforce it. AmethystAnother Third Eye & Crown chakra stone, used alongside satin spar for meditation. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance satin spar's high, spiritual energy.

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