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.
Hardness:
2 - 2.5
Density:
2.55 - 2.75 g/cm³
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Physical Properties of Seraphinite
Luster
Pearly, Greasy, Dull
Diaphaneity
Transparent to translucent
Colors
Green, gray
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Flexible
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Uneven
Streak
Greenish-white, white
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Hardness
2 - 2.5 , Extremely soft
Density
2.55 - 2.75 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Chemical Properties of Seraphinite
Chemical Classification
Silicates
Formula
(Mg,Fe2+ )5Al(Si3Al)O10(OH)8
Elements listed
Al, H, Mg, O, Si
Optical Properties of Seraphinite
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
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Rarity
Rare
Characteristics of Seraphinite
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Uses of Seraphinite
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.
Distribution of Seraphinite
Seraphinite is mined in a limited area of eastern Siberia in Russia. Russian mineralogist Nikolay Koksharov (1818-1892 or 1893) is often credited with its discovery. It occurs in the Korshunovskoye iron skarn deposit in the Irkutskaya Oblast of Eastern Siberia.
Healing Properties of Seraphinite
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,
Chakras
Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye, Crown
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