Selenite pyramid

Selenite pyramid is a crystal pyramid (shop SKU HSELP) on the shelves at Namaste Bookshop in Manhattan.

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.

Natural stones vary in color, clarity, and shape, so the piece you receive will have its own character even when the weight, grade, or size is listed.

• SKU: HSELP

Look for it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square, or order from the shop online.