Amethyst Stalactite Slice and Seraphinite Pendant

SERAPHINITE – This lovely, dark green stone with silvery, chatoyant fibers is called Seraphinite. It is the trade name of a variety of the mineral Clinochlore, a member of the Chlorite Group. Its hardness is 2 – 2.5 (Moh’s Scale) and its Chemical formula is H8 Mg5 Al2 Si3 O18. It was discovered in the “Korshunovskaia” Mine, near Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia, by Russian mineralogist, Nikolai I. Koksharov, director of the Imperial Mineralogical Society. Because of its feather-like appearance, Seraphinite was equated with wings and got is name from the biblical seraphs or seraphim angels. Some believe that its name is an indication that it may help one contact and communicate with angels. Some also believe that is can be used for healing nerves and brain cells, and also for strengthening and activating all chakras.

AMETHYST – These purple quartz crystals are most often seen in the form of cut gemstones, as amethyst is the popular birthstone for February. Its lavender to deep purple color is mainly due to irradiation and impurities of iron. Amethyst also forms as stalactites, which produce beautiful “rosettes” when cut into cross-sections. As a healing stone, amethyst is known as the “gem of transformation”, a powerful energizer which can be used to bring about physical, emotional, and spiritual change. Its history dates back to ancient Greece, where it was used to cure intoxication, clear the head, sharpen the intellect, and render its users shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is found worldwide, but its primary sources are Brazil and Uruguay.