Seraphinite

Seraphinite (gem quality Clinochlore of the Chlorite Group) is a lovely dark-green stone that changes sparkle and light as you view it from different positions. It comes from mine “Korshunovskaia” which is situated not far from Baikal Lake in Eastern Siberia, Russia. Its hardness is 2 – 2,5 (Moh’s Scale), density 2,6. Chemical formula H8 Mg5 Al2 Si3 O18. ​Clinochlore was found and described by the famous Russian mineralogist Nikolai I. Koksharov (1818 – 1892) who was once the director of the Imperial Mineralogical Society.  This mineral got its name from the Greek words for inclined and green since its structure is monoclinic and its common color is green. Seraphinite which is the gem variety of clinochlore has silvery chatoyant fibers much like charoite. It is difficult to say now who gave this “Angel” name to the stone, but they say that it helps to contact angels and communicate with them. Seraphinite is said to be the PREMIER HEALING STONE OF THIS AGE! It is recommended for the strengthening and activating of all chakras. Seraphinite is healing for nerves and brain cells.