🪽 Seraphinite Endcut – Cut & Proven Green Feather Chatoyance Collector’s Piece
This is a cut and proven endcut of Seraphinite showcasing the feathery green chatoyance that makes this stone so beloved. At 2.8 oz, it’s a versatile piece that could be glued and re-slabbed for additional cutting, polished as a specimen, or kept intact as a collector’s piece.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Seraphinite (Clinochlore), 100% natural, from Siberia, Russia
Dimensions (Inches): ~3.6″ × 2″ × 1.1″
Weight: ~2.8 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Green feather-like chatoyance, cut and proven endcut, versatile for cutting or display
(You will receive the exact piece shown in photos.)
đź“ť Material Overview, History, and Geology
Seraphinite is the trade name for a striking green variety of clinochlore, a mineral in the chlorite group. It is admired for its shimmering, feathery chatoyance that often resembles angel wings—hence the name, which comes from the biblical seraphs (seraphim). Chemically, it is a magnesium iron aluminum silicate hydroxide.
Most high-quality Seraphinite on the market comes from the Korshunovskoye iron deposit in Irkutskaya Oblast, Siberia, Russia, though related chlorite minerals can be found in other parts of Europe and the United States. Seraphinite is relatively soft compared to other lapidary stones and can be sensitive to acids or harsh treatments, so care is advised when handling, cutting, or polishing.
Despite these traits, its velvety luster and feather-like inclusions make it a prized material for cabochons, jewelry, and display specimens. Its unique appearance, reminiscent of wings or flowing feathers, continues to captivate both collectors and lapidary artists worldwide.
đź“Ź Additional Notes
Natural Stone: This is a slice of natural stone. Being a cut and proven specimen, it has been cut to expose the interior but remains unpolished. Natural pits, fractures, or inclusions are normal and part of its geological character.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to simulate the polished appearance. 👉 The final photo is taken dry to highlight any natural surface imperfections such as pits, fractures, or voids. This piece is not polished.
Collector’s Highlight
A cut and proven Seraphinite endcut with shimmering green feather-like chatoyance—a rare and beautiful collector’s specimen from Siberia.
