Can selenite go in the sun?
Quartz is often placed in the sun without much thought. Selenite is more delicate. It can be placed in sunlight but it needs a bit more care. We suggest gently using the sun so your selenite stays in good condition. Be sure to visit our selenite tower collection.
Selenite is quite soft and it is worth being a bit gentle with it. Just handling it with care can make a difference. It becomes something you look after without really thinking about it.
A recommended approach with selenite in the sun
Place selenite in direct sunlight for a short time if you want to highlight its natural appearance.
A few hours are usually enough.
Too much sun can cause damage
You should be careful as too much can cause problems. Leaving selenite in strong light for too long may lead to changes.
The surface can become dry or more fragile. Some people notice slight fading over time. It is best to keep the time in the sun short.
If you wear selenite jewellery there is less risk.
Strategic Placement to Avoid Sun Damage
Selenite is quite a soft crystal. It doesn't really enjoy sitting in strong sunshine all day.
It is worth having a quick look at how much sun actually reaches it. A bit of morning light is usually fine. If that spot gets really hot during the afternoon and it might be better somewhere else.
Looking After Your Crystal
There's honestly not much to it. Keep it dry and don't leave it somewhere that gets very hot for hours.
Most people put it somewhere then more or less leave it there. Now and then you might notice a bit of dust on it. A soft dry cloth is all you really need. Nothing complicated.
Can Orange Selenite Brave the Sun?
Orange selenite has a warm colour due to natural minerals. It is still delicate.
It should be treated in the same way as white selenite. Short exposure is fine. Long exposure may cause damage.
Strategic Sunlit Sessions
Be mindful of where you place your crystal if you decide to use sunlight.
Direct light for a short time works best. Avoid leaving it outside for long periods. Rain can also damage selenite.
A careful approach can help keep your crystal in good condition.
Rest Assured: Safety in Sunlit Sessions
Using sunlight for a short period is generally fine when done with care.
Short sessions in the sun are enough. Avoid leaving it out too long.
Be sure to visit our selenite bowl collection.
Adapting to Rainy Climates
If you live somewhere with little sun it isn't really something to worry about.
Mine would probably spend more time on a shelf than in the sun anyway. Once it's found a place and it usually stays there. You stop thinking about it after a while.
The main thing is just keeping it dry.
Find somewhere you like. Leave it there. After a while it just becomes another part of the room.
Summer and Winter
The same place can be fine in January and far too warm in July.
Summer sunshine is much stronger and a room heats up much faster. During winter, you will probably notice much less difference. It is something you get used to once you have had selenite around for a while.
Windowsills
Selenite can be placed close to the window as it gets plenty of daylight. It is somewhere you see every day.
The only thing to watch is the heat. Some windows stay cool all day, while others become surprisingly warm once the sun comes around.
Does Every Piece React the Same?
Not always.
A chunky tower is different from a thin charging plate. A small carving is different from a large bowl. They are all made from the same mineral but they are not all the same size or shape.
The colour can vary too. Some pieces are bright white. Others have soft orange shades running through them. That is completely normal and one of the things people like about natural selenite.
Signs It Has Had Enough Sun
You do not need to keep watching it.
Just have a look when you walk past. If it does not look quite the same as it did before then move it somewhere cooler.
Sometimes it may look a bit drier than usual.