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The name serpentine refers to a group of predominantly green minerals that occur in masses of small intergrown crystals. Some say this stone earned it's name from the word "serpent" as it's coloring resembles the skin of a snake.

It was in the 19th century that people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine, as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics.

According to legend, Romans used this stone as protection against sorcery and the dark arts.

Vessels were made of serpentine, as they were said to shatter is they came into contact with poison.

Therefore many ancients began using serpentine to craft drinking vessels.

In the ancient civilizations of America, serpentine was considered as a guardian of vital energy as well as a protector of the soul against invisible powers.

In the Middle Ages, serpentine was used to house medicine as it was told to increase the healing powers of the medicine and to make it last longer.

Serpentine, Bowenite (translucent green or blue-green) and Williamsite (translucent green, veined with inclusions) is found in Southwest Africa, China India the USA and Italy.

The Serpentine will Work:

• To dream of serpentine symbolizes that someone near you will do something treacherous.

• This stone is an exceptional meditation stone, it will assist one in finding inner peace, as well as clearing the mind to become closer with oneself, but it should be reinforced with jade or chrysoprase to temper the energy.

• In ancient Assyria, it is told that this stone was carried to request of the gods and goddess to provide blessings.

• Serpentine is for the rise of the kundalini. It stimulates an opening in the pathway through which the kundalini may travel.

• It also helps to lessen the discomfort involved in the movement of energy. If you place it at the crown chakra, it draws the kundalini up, nourishing chakras on the way.