Serpentine (China)
Grounded Spirituality
Open yourself to Kundalini Energy.
Gain control over you own life.
Integrate the past, present and future.
Forgive yourself and demonstrate self-love.
Let Serpentine show you the pathway to wisdom.
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Healing Properties of Serpentine
Spiritual: Serpentine is a phenomenal meditation stone, both grounding and elevating. It cleanses and aligns the entire Chakra field and opens up psychic channels. It is one of the best stones for exploring Kundalini energy and creating pathways for that energy to rise. Serpentine connects the heart and mind to the natural world and teaches patience. It is particularly useful for “Old Souls” who use earth magic for large-scale healing rituals. Serpentine is attuned to ALL the Chakras and linked to the astrological sign of Gemini. It is connected to the element of Earth and vibrates to the number 8.
Emotional: Serpentine has an exceptionally soothing energy. It gently helps us to release fear, particularly of change and the unknown, so we can be hopeful for the future. Serpentine also reveals how we can honor our own needs and desires, without feeling guilty. Serpentine encourages us to explore and develop healthy personal boundaries. It is particularly good for women who are healing from sexual trauma, or children who have experienced abuse. Serpentine reduces the strain of emotional manipulation, and replaces it with a desire to be honest and real. It also shows us that when approached correctly, sensuality and sexuality can be a pathway to peace and contentment.
Mental: Serpentine is a wisdom stone, which urges us to live in peace and make healthy choices. It encourages us to actively work to resolve conflicts, rather than negatively engaging or ignoring problems. Serpentine reminds us that we each have responsibility for our own lives and how our lives affect the larger world. This being so, we are called upon to become a little bit wiser and kinder every day.
Physical: Serpentine is a valuable healing tool for treating disorders in all areas of the body. In particular, it is used by metaphysical healers to treat diabetes and hypoglycemia. It is also said to reduce reduce cramps and menstrual pain, as well as emotional mood swings related to PMS. Serpentine is also believed to help heal sexual dysfunction and increase fertility.
Always use wisdom when considering crystal therapies for healing.
Mineralogy of Serpentine
Raw Serpentine, Devil’s Den, Massachusetts, USA
Mineral Family: Phyllosiliocates
Chemical Composition: (Mg,Fe,Ni)3Si2O5(OH)4
Cleavage: Perfect, but not visible
Crystal System: Monoclinic
Color: Green-yellow
Form/Habit: Massive or pseudomorphous
Fracture: Conchoidal to splintery
Gravity: 2.44-2.62
Hardness: 2.5-5.5
Luminescence: Yellow (long and short waves)
Luster: Sub-vitreous to greasy, can also be resinous, earthy, or dull
Streak: White
Transparency: Semitransparent (rare), opaque (common)
Location: Serpentine is so widespread that deposits are found worldwide. The major mining operations are located in Afghanistan, Canada, China, England, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, and the United States.
Mineral Family: Serpentine is a general name given to a family of 16 distinct hydrous silicate minerals. Some are rich in iron or aluminum. Others are rich in magnesium or calcium. Others in maganese, lithium, nickle, or zinc. All varieties of Serpentine are Silicates. Silicate minerals are the largest family of minerals, including more than 25% of all known minerals and 40% of all common minerals. In addition to being a major part of the Earth’s crust, Silicate minerals have also been found on the moon and in meteorites. Silicates are minerals which contain the elements Silicon (a light gray shiny metal) and Oxygen (a colorless gas). Together, these two elements form a tetrahedron – a shape similar to a pyramid – with a Silicon atom in the center and Oxygen atoms at each of the four corners. These tetrahedra connect with other chemical structures, in six different ways, to form various minerals and rocks. Serpentine belongs to the Phyllosilicate group, which also includes Chrysocolla, Fuchsite, Lepidolite, and Prehnite.
Serpentine Ore Processing, Salt River District, Arizona
Formation: Serpentine is a secondary mineral, meaning that it is formed by the chemical alteration of another mineral, such as Olivine. Serpentine typically occur as masses of tiny, inter-grown minerals.
Mining: Serpentine is heavily mined, for both industrial and decorative uses. For example, Chrysotile is a white Serpentine mineral that is the most important asbestos mineral, while “Serpentine Marble” a beautiful green Serpentine ore rock is mined as huge slabs and polished to a high sheen.
Enhancements: All Serpentine is natural, enhanced only by tumbling, cutting, and polishing.
Synonyms: Chrysotile, Antigorite, Lizardite, Amesite. May also be called “New Jade“
Map courtesy of TravelBlog
Photos: Rough Serpentine, Serpentine Ore Processing
History of Serpentine
Venus of Galgenberg
The name Serpentine refers to this molted green rock’s resemblance to snake skin. The comparison is especially clear when Serpentine is interlaced with magnetite. It is found in large deposits all over the world, it can be easily carved, and many varieties will take a bright polish. As a result, it has been a prized stone for millennia and is included in virtually every known lapidary, texts which describe gemstones and their powers. Some of the most ancient traditions concerning Serpentine date back to the very dawn of human civilization and probably originated long before that!
The oldest known Serpentine carving, the Venus of Galgenberg, was carved c.30,000 BCE. It was found in 1988 near Stratzing, Austria. The Venus of Galgenberg is thousands of years older than the Venus of Willendorf, the most famous female figurine of the prehistoric world, which was also found in Austria. The purpose of these figurines remains unknown, but is a source of much conjecture.
Chieftain Cup
Serpentine was also used to make carvings in the ancient world, and museums around the world contain beautiful specimens. Some of the most famous belong to the Minoan Civilization (3000-1100 BCE), which was located on the Island of Crete. This ancient civilization carved bowls, cups, and vases out of the green stone such, as the beautiful Chieftain Cup, which shows a prince receiving skins after a successful hunt.
Since Roman times, Serpentine has been said to offer protection from sorcery and disease. Peasants, particularly in Italy, wore carved amulets made of Serpentine to protect against venomous snakebites. There are also stories about Serpentine being used to carve “Fright Stones,” which were amulets carved with ugly faces, and were said to drive away frightening things.
Photos: Venus of Galgenberg, Chieftain Cup
Ethically Sourced Serpentine
The Miners sell to directly to the Labidary.
The Lapidary sells directly to Moonrise Crystals.
Moonrise Crystals sells directly to you.
The Supply Chain
The Supply Chain is short and clean.
The Mine and Lapidary are located in the same country.
The Mine
This Serpentine is a byproduct of an industrial Jade mine in Xinjian, China.
Learn More: Ethical Mining
The Lapidary
This Serpentine was polished in Hong Kong, China.
The Lapidary is a female-owned business.
Factory workers have safe conditions and are paid fairly.
The Lapidary is also the direct-importer & sells exclusively at large gem shows.
Learn More: Ethical Lapidary
Sourcing Relationship
I first met the owner of the Hong Kong tumbling company at the 2014 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. A language barrier coupled with the quick pace of the gem show, makes it difficult to discuss sensitive or complicated topics. Every year I speak with the owner, often asking questions about the same stones, but getting slightly different answers. The communication problem makes me highly selective about which stones I will buy from her. If the stone is from mainland China, and I can independently determine its likely mining origin, I will buy it since short supply chains are important. If a stone is from another country, I am more cautious.
Safe Handling of Serpentine
Serpentine
What You’ll Receive: A 100% natural Serpentine
Selection Process: The stone I select for you will be carefully chosen for its beauty and appeal. If combined with other stones, I always take time to choose stones that look and feel good together.
Origin: China
Polishing Method: Polished by hand, one stone at a time Each stone is unique and minor variations are what makes them beautiful.
Details:
- Color: Yellow-green
- Polish: Shiny and smooth
- Quality: AA
- Shape: Rounded
- Size: Average size is 1 in / 25 mm
- Transparency: Opaque
- Weight: Average weight is 0.7 oz / 20 g / 99 carats
Shipping: Next business day – Domestic First Class averages 3-7 days. International First Class averages 2-3 weeks.
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Iris D. (Canada) –
As usual, Julie’s stones are amazing. Thanks!
Misty R. (Texas) –
Thank you for your intuition. Each individual stone has been so beautiful!
Leah G. (Queensland, Australia) –
A+ Very happy! Super fast postage! Amazing quality! Highly recommend!!