Crystal System:	Monoclinic
Manner of Formation:	Tertiary
Mineral Class:	Phyllo or sheet silicate
Hardness:	4 - 5.5
Astrological Sign:	Gemini
Vibratory Number:	8
Chemical Formula:	Mg6[(OH8)Si4O10]+Al,Cr,Fe,Mn,Ni

Physical
Serpentine is a healing stone for the heart and lungs. It can help with the absorption of oxygen and nutrients and in drawing out toxins. It is also useful in cases where there is a disturbance of the heart rhythm. It can help with kidney complaints and complaints of the stomach, particularly where there is alternating diarrhoea and constipation. It can relax cramp and helps with period pains. Also helps with cases of diabetes and hypoglycaemia.

Mental/Emotional
Serpentine enhances our sense and feeling of security and helps us to establish our "boundaries". It promotes a more relaxed attitude to life, balancing mood swings and promoting inner peace. It can encourage us to solve any conflicts in a much more peaceful way. Serpentine has also long been used to protect the carrier from negative energy.

Spiritual
Serpentine is an outstanding stone for meditation enabling you to both access and retrieve ancient wisdom and information about past lives. It can also help in raising the kundalini.

Serpentine