Selenite Palm Stone

Size: 6.5 x 5.5  x 3 Cm  Avg

Weight: 145 Gram Avg

Location: Madagascar

Product Description:

The Selenite Palm from Madagascar is a unique and fascinating natural mineral formation composed of selenite, a type of gypsum crystal. This beautiful formation features delicate, transparent crystals that resemble the shape of a palm tree, with a sturdy base and intricate, branching crystals.

Geological Information

Selenite is a mineral composed of hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO4·2H2O). It forms through the evaporation of ancient seas and salt lakes, often creating large, transparent crystals. The Selenite Palm from Madagascar is likely to have formed in a similar environment, where mineral-rich water evaporated, leaving behind a deposit of selenite crystals.

Formation Process

The formation of selenite crystals like those found in the Selenite Palm from Madagascar involves a process known as crystallization. As mineral-rich water evaporates, the concentration of dissolved minerals increases, eventually leading to the formation of crystals. In the case of selenite, the crystals can grow quite large, forming transparent, tabular crystals.