mineral
Serafina (Serafinite / Clinochlore)
Clinochlore (Mg5Al)(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
Hardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale; deep forest-green to dark grey color with silvery, feather-like iridescent inclusions; vitreous to pearly luster; monoclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness 2-2.5 on Mohs scale; deep forest-green to dark grey color with silvery, feather-like iridescent inclusions; vitreous to pearly luster; monoclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed through hydrothermal alteration of other silicate minerals in metamorphic and igneous rocks, particularly in skarns and serpentinites.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry making, beaded bracelets, cabochons, carvings, and as a popular mineral collector's specimen.
Geological facts
Serafinite gets its trade name from the Seraphim, the highest order of angels in Judeo-Christian theology, due to its feathery, wing-like silver sheen caused by mica inclusions.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive deep green base color with silvery-white shimmering chatoyant fibrous patterns. Most notable commercial deposits are located near Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia.
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