How do I identify Seraphinite?

Seraphinite can be identified by its hardness of 2 - 2.5 on the Mohs scale, Green color, Pearly, Greasy, Dull luster, Monoclinic crystal system. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Seraphinite?

Seraphinite typically appears in Green, gray. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Seraphinite?

Seraphinite has a hardness of 2 - 2.5 on the Mohs scale. This makes it a soft mineral that can be scratched easily.

Seraphinite

A variety of Clinochlore

Rare

What is Seraphinite?

Seraphinite has a deep green background with silver or white patterns formed from mica that are reminiscent of feathers. It gets its name from the Greek word seraphim which translates to "winged heavenly being". The stone has below average hardness, making it more of a collector’s specimen than a jewelry stone. The main deposits of seraphinite are found in Russia.

Uses & Applications

Seraphinite has limited uses for jewelry or decorative object carving, since it is not very hard. However, it remains a popular jewelry stone in protected settings such as necklaces because of its beauty, particularly specimens which display its uniquely attractive feather-like patterns.

Healing Properties

Seraphinite is a high-energy stone that is believed to heal the mind, body, and spirit. It can be used during meditation or worn for constant healing and positive energy flow. It represents a sense of balance and harmony to the entire self. Seraphinite stimulates all of the chakras and is believed to provide communication and understanding of the spiritual world,

Optical Properties

Refractive Index: 1.571-1.597
Pleochroism: Distinct: light yellow-green to light blue-green, light greenish yellow to light blue-green
Optical Character: Biaxial positive or negative