Cluster of Galena with Pyrite Selenite

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this crystal cluster: Cluster of Galena with Pyrite Selenite (shop SKU NQSM).

Selenite is a crystalline variety of gypsum (calcium sulfate), typically translucent and white or clear, and often carved into towers, spirals, or wands. It is relatively soft and can be damaged by water, so it is best kept dry and handled gently. In crystal traditions, selenite is associated with clarity and a sense of calm. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim.

A cluster is a group of crystals that grew together; no two have the same arrangement of points. Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight or grade is listed.

• SKU: NQSM

Visit Namaste Bookshop at 2 West 14th Street, just west of Fifth Avenue near Union Square, or order online.