Collection: Seraphinite

Long before being called seraphinite, this green stone was called chlorite. This name comes from the Greek Khloros meaning green. The root of this name is found in chlorophyll, this plant pigment which gives the green color to plants. This green stone owes its color to the presence of mica particles.

Then the name green chlorite was replaced by the commercial name seraphinite, much more evocative. This name of seraphinite was given to it because of its silver shimmer, evoking the wings of the Seraphim, an angel described in a biblical story. This celestial creature has 3 pairs of wings. We find it in the Bible around the throne of God.

This stone was identified very recently by the Russian mineralogist Nikolai Ivanovich in the late 1880s. Thanks to his discovery, this mineralogist became the director of the famous “Imperial Mineralogy Association” in Saint Petersburg.

This type of stone is made up of successive layers of aluminosilicates and various metallic elements. It is a gem variety of clinochlore, from the chlorite group. It is also made up of magnesium, aluminum, iron and silicates.

This incredible stone therefore has shimmering silver fibers reminiscent of feathers. Polishing its facets reveals a shimmering luminescence.

No legend, no myth is attached to this stone. We know that it was used in the manufacture of ointments for disinfection and soothing of skin problems.

It is a soft stone that has a hardness of 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on this same scale. This stone should therefore be handled with care. Its production is not large, so it tends to increase in value and its price increases accordingly.

The main deposits are located in Russia.

In Lithotherapy, seraphinite is a stone which delivers well-being and allows you to feel in harmony. It helps one free oneself from traumas buried deep within oneself and move forward in life. It captures emotional energies in order to provide a beautiful inner balance.

This stone pushes its wearer to leave their comfort zone in order to meet others. It facilitates contact with others, exchanges and compassion. It is excellent for people who are introverted and suffer from painful shyness. It encourages people to overcome conflict situations by reestablishing communication.

Seraphinite is said to have a similar effect to amethyst on people dependent on certain addictions such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs. It gives strength and will to its wearer. It can be worn with amethyst, because the stones are complementary.

Also called the stone of angels, seraphinite generates reconnection with one's inner self. It is excellent for meditation. The wearer develops a feeling of calm and serenity.

This fabulous green mineral brings vitality, strength of character and helps overcome life's difficulties such as the loss of a loved one, a romantic separation, a complicated dismissal. Its beautiful green color evokes spring, rebirth and renewal. It is a great support during new beginnings in life.