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Mineral group Healing crystal

Serpentine mineral subgroup

✦ Stone of Kundalini Meditation ✦

Crystal lore: 🛡️ Protection🌳 Grounding🔮 Intuition🌿 Healing

Rock-forming hydrous magnesium iron phyllosilicate.

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Serpentine mineral subgroup specimen
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Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness2.5 – 4
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A steel knife scratches it, it won't scratch glass.

🔷 Monoclinic
Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness2.5 – 4
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolSrp

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Associated with kundalini energy, protection and earth connection.

Traditional uses
kundalini meditation, protection, grounding
Chakra
Heart Root
Zodiac
♊Gemini ♏Scorpio
Element
🌿Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Black TourmalineA natural partner for protection; Black Tourmaline also adds grounding. ShungitePaired in tradition for protection, with Shungite bringing purification as well. Smoky QuartzBoth carry the theme of grounding, so together they're thought to reinforce it. TourmalineA natural partner for protection; Tourmaline also adds balance. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies serpentine's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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