Garnierite
Also known as: Green Nickel Ore, Green Moonstone, Noumeaite
Formula: (Ni, Mg)4S16015 (OH)2°6(H20)
Hardness: 2-3
Color: From light yellow-green to dark green
Garnierite is a light to dark green layer silicate mineral. Garnierite is a term used to describe green, nickel-rich stones found in serpentines. Certain specimens can be cut, polished, and sculptured and used as a gem material, though the material in some localities can be quite brittle. Garnierite material is usually sold in the form of tumbled stones.
Garnierite's healing capabilities come from its connection with the heart. It's said to heal emotional turmoil and trauma and encourage optimistic thoughts and feelings. Garnierite attempts to bring harmony between the solar plexus and heart chakras, giving you a better understanding of your wants and dreams and providing the resilience and determination to pursue these.
