Seraphinite (serafina, chlinochlore) is often referred to as an angel stone because of its higher energies and relationship with angels. Seraphinite is said to help contact angels and communicate with them. Psychically, seraphinite is beneficial for intuition and psychic awareness. When used over the heart chakra, this stone can be very protective. It is also helpful for sending unconditional love. Seraphinite is a purifying stone that helps one find one's higher purpose and will. Seraphinite is also extremely helpful for all forms of transformation and transmutation, including the magickal kind. Physically, seraphinite is healing for nerves, brain cells, purification of the blood and organs, kidneys, liver, and eliminating toxins.

Seraphinite - also known as clinoclore, or clinoclor - is chatoyant and cuts an exciting and unusual stone. To get slabs and cabs that display the chatoyance, cut parallel to the fibrous plane. Cuts easily and polishes with tin or cerium oxide, diamond or green rouge.

Written and compiled by - Patricia Jean Martin
Seraphinite (or Serefina), also known by the name Clinochlore, is a common member of the Chlorite Group of minerals. Clinochlore derives its name from the Greek "klino" meaning "oblique" or "inclined" and "chloros" meaning "green" as it is commonly colored deep forest green to green-black with inclusions of silvery Mica. Seraphinite, is derived from the Latin word "seraphin" referring to the first order of angels. The allusion to angels is due to the feathery wing patterns made by the silvery Mica contained within the stone. The Mica inclusions exhibit a chatoyancy, giving Seraphinite a wavery sheen, much like Charoite.

Rough Seraphinite

Seraphinite forms through the metamorphic and hydrothermal alterations of other iron and magnesium silicate minerals. It crystalizes in the form of foliated or granular masses and also as tabular crystals.

A Chromium-rich variety of Seraphinite, called Kaemmererite, has a beautiful bright lavender to crimson color. The mineral Chamosite is an Iron-rich variety of Seraphinite. Seraphinite is mainly found near the Bratsk and Lake Baikal region of eastern Siberia, Russia, and has become a much sought after stone in the world of metaphysics and mineral collecting.

General Information:
Chemistry: (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4 O10(OH)8 - Magnesium Iron Aluminum Silicate Hydroxide.
Class: Silicates.
Subclass: Phyllosilicates.
Group: Chlorites.
Color: Usually a deep forest green with feathery silver-colored inclusions of Mica, but also found in yellow, red, brown, tan or white.
Luster: Vitreous to pearly.
Crystal System: Monoclinic; 2/m
Crystal Habit: Includes pseudohexagonal tabular crystals with pyramid terminations. Foliated, fibrous, granular, or massive. Twinning may be seen in larger specimens.
Cleavage: Perfect in 1 direction, basal.
Fracture: Uneven.
Hardness: 2 - 2.5
Specific Gravity: 2.6 - 3.0
Streak: Greenish-white or white.
Other Characteristics: Cleavage flakes are flexible but not elastic.
Notable Occurrences: Bratsk and Lake Baikal region of Siberia, Russia.
Best Field Indicators: Crystal habit, softness, color and cleavage.
Uses: Jewelry; Collector specimens.

Myths and Lore:

Often referred to as "an angel stone" due to its feathery look and strong Air to Earth qualities, Seraphinite is said to help facilitate contact and communication with the angels of the highest level. It is also said that this stone is the leading health-enhancing stone of this age, as it is fairly new to the eyes of the world and it is believed that its time has come to be front and center.

Because it is relatively new in the world of gems and minerals, though, there is not much myth or lore attached to this particular variety of Chlorite, but current views are that, as an aid in magic, Seraphinite can be used to purify space and to accelerate manifestation and transformation of any kind. In Chakra work, placing a piece of Seraphinite at the Crown Chakra will help align and balance all the Chakras.

Seraphinite assists one in healing on all levels, through provoking an understanding of (and a push toward) unconditional love.

Metaphysical Properties:
Astrological Sign(s): Taurus.
Element(s): Air and Earth.
Chakra(s): Heart and Crown.
Meditation.
Celestial in manner.
Angelic connection and contact.
Astral travel.
Conscious living.
Awareness.
Balancing.
Order out of chaos.
Promotes positive change.
Purifying.
Unconditional love.
Relationship enhancing.
Strengthening.
Protection.