Gypsum Selenite – Sand International
Gypsum Selenite. The selenite variety of gypsum [hydrous calcium sulfate, CaSO4•2H2O] crystallizes in the monoclinic system as prismatic or bladed crystals with distinct rhombic form, and as arrowhead-shaped twins with beveled edges. Pure selenite is colorless or white, but impurities create a range of pale grays, yellows, reds, and browns.