🪽 Seraphinite Slab Feather Chatoyance with Matrix and Cabbing Potential
This is a stunning slab of Seraphinite showing the feathery chatoyance that makes this stone so instantly recognizable. Toward the bottom there is a touch of matrix, but it quickly transitions into the highly desirable feather-like pattern. At 2 oz, this piece is an excellent size for producing cabs with standout chatoyance.
🔹 Key Features
Material & Origin: Seraphinite (Clinochlore), 100% natural, from Siberia, Russia
Dimensions (Inches): ~3.9″ × 2″ × 0.2″
Weight: ~2 oz (approximate)
Unique Characteristics: Feather-like pattern, slight matrix base, high cabbing potential
(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 slab, it has been cut on both sides but remains unpolished. Natural fractures, pits, or inclusions are expected and part of its geological character.
Photos: All photos are taken wet to highlight the stone’s potential. 👉 The final photo is taken dry to reveal natural surface details such as pits, fractures, or voids. This slab is not polished.
Collector’s Highlight
A beautiful Seraphinite slab with strong feathery chatoyance and just a touch of matrix—excellent for cabbing or for keeping as a collectible specimen.
