Clear Quartz vs Selenite

Clear Quartz is the master amplifier of the crystal kingdom, hold it during meditation and it tends to amplify whatever you bring to it. In traditional crystal healing, Clear Quartz is called the most versatile crystal because it can be programmed for any intention. Crystal Bible author Judy Hall describes it as 'the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet.'

In my practice, Clear Quartz is the stone for focused intention work, when you have a specific goal, prayer, or affirmation that you want to amplify. Author Melody notes that Clear Quartz 'produces a force field of healing negative ions,' and the way this stone meets you is typically defined by the intention you bring. Without a clear focus, the stone is less specifically supportive.

For a deeper profile of this stone, see the full Clear Quartz page.

Selenite feels light in the hand, almost weightless, with a satiny softness that distinguishes it immediately from Clear Quartz. In traditional crystal healing, Selenite is the cleansing stone par excellence, named for the moon goddess Selene. Crystal Bible author Judy Hall describes Selenite as 'a powerful cleanser of negative energy' that 'does not need cleansing.'

In my practice, Selenite is the stone for clearing, the energetic equivalent of opening windows in a stuffy room. Author Melody notes that Selenite is named for the moon, and the way this stone meets you is typically quiet and lunar. It does not amplify; it clears. Many people find that they keep their other crystals on a Selenite slab for ongoing cleansing.

For a deeper profile of this stone, see the full Selenite page. If you're shopping, my Selenite authenticity guide covers the fakes most often encountered and the tests that catch them.