selenite
Semi-precious stone · Greece
In silvery white with a silky shine, the selenite in the photo builds its pattern from rectangular pieces in rows with fine striations. It is translucent: a light switched on behind it transforms it completely.
It is also known as Selenite.
- TypeSemi-precious stone
- ColorWhite
- OriginGreece
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What selenite looks like
On this slab, selenite reads as an orderly mosaic: rectangular pieces in rows over a silvery white background. Each piece carries fine striations and a silky shine, the sign of the bright polish on the surface. The tones run from white to pearl gray, with low contrast that keeps the pattern even across the slab. And because the stone is translucent, backlighting changes the whole pattern.
- BackgroundSilvery white
- PatternMosaic
- ContrastLow
- Variation within the slabUniform
- LightTranslucent: lets light through
Where to use selenite?
- WallsIts territory: accent walls, bar fronts and headboards
- TablesWorks on tables, with coasters
- BathroomsFor a vanity or a wall; not in the shower
- KitchenIn the kitchen, at most a detail away from the stove
- Interior floorsFloors, no: selenite is very soft
- OutdoorsNot outdoors: the resin suffers in direct sun
- ScratchesMedium
- StainsMedium
- HeatLow
If you plan to backlight it, keep in mind that the slab looks different in daylight and at night.
The shine of the polish, or the light behind it
Polished is the finish in the photo; the other way to show the slab is an even light behind it.
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Polished
Full, even gloss over a low-contrast pattern.
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Backlit
With backlighting, the light passes through the stone and the whole mosaic changes.
Technical specifications
| Type | Semi-precious stone |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Origin | Greece |
| Hardness | 2 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | As a mosaic |
| Light | Translucent: lets light through |
| Common finishes | Polished, backlit |
| Works best in | Walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does a selenite slab cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Selenite at home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
Questions about selenite
What is Selenite?
Selenite is another way of spelling the name of this stone: it is the same handmade panel. It is assembled by bonding pieces of natural semi-precious stone with resin onto a backing.
Is selenite a single stone?
No. It is handmade work: pieces of natural selenite bonded with resin onto a backing. On the slab you can tell that they are joined pieces, not one solid stone surface. Before you buy, we send you photos of the slabs available for your order.
Does selenite scratch with use?
Yes, easily: selenite is very soft, 2 on the Mohs scale. It performs better on a wall than on a working surface; on a table, avoid dragging objects across it. To clean it, a soft cloth with water is enough; leave out abrasive products and solvents.
Can selenite be backlit?
It can be done: light passes through the stone and the whole slab changes. The lighting fixture must stay separate from the slab, because direct heat damages the resin.
How is it different from shell mother of pearl?
In its photo, the freshwater shell mother of pearl looks almost uniform, with very small pearly pieces. In the selenite's, the pattern comes from rectangular pieces in rows, each with fine striations. Both come in white; what changes is the pattern of the pieces.