Crystal Database

Photo: Serpentine with Stichtite

Serpentine

Serpentine is a magnesium iron silicate hydroxide mineral, found in many metamorphic and igneous rocks. Serpentine is also a Group Name for members with the same chemistry including Antigorite, Clinochrysotile, Lizardite, Orthochrysotile and Parachrysotile.

Fibrous Serpentine forms asbestos, and should be handled with care and never inhaled.

Serpentine is most often used as an ornamental stone, or as a poor substitute for Jade. Serpentine has been given several names such as African Jade, New Jade, Green Jade, Olive Jade, Yellow Jade (to name a few).

Metaphysical Properties

Video: Olive Jade Serpentine

Serpentine opens all chakra. Serpentine facilitates rising of the kundalini and as such should be used with great care.

Serpentine can be used to clear energy blocks within the meridians.

Serpentine promotes a healthy connection with nature and conservation, and when used in meditation assists in communication with the Delvic Realm.

Photo: Serpentine

Crystal Healing Uses

Serpentine can be helpful in treating diabetes.

Serpentine assists in harmonising mineral absorption.

Colour:

green, olive, yellow, brown, black

Photo: Olive Jade Serpentine

Class:

Silicate

Group:

Group Members include Monoclinic, Trigonal, Hexagonal, Orthorhombic

Formations:

fibrous, compact massive

Localities:

Worldwide

Chemical Composition:

(Mg,Fe)₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Hardness:

3 to 4.5

Lustre:

greasy, waxy, silky, translucent to opaque

Cleavage:

none

Varieties:

Bastite, Pelhamine, Radiotine, Retinalite, Ricolite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.