Verdite is a variety of muscovite, a green color rock of chrome mica with chemical composition Aluminium Silicate.

 Alternative Names-: Buddstone, African jade and African green gold, Brown serpentine.

Color & Appearance-: Shades of green often mottled with yellow, red white and light green patches

Occurrence-: Barberton district of South Africa, eastern Zimbabwe, Australia, U.S.A.

Properties-:

• Verdite is an emerald looking stone with brown variations to it.
• The green emerald color is due to the high percentage of chromium and it is a good simulant for emerald.
• It is generally formed either in fibrous or massive form in pegmatite.

Hardness-: 2.5-4

Varieties: Fuchsite & Serpentine.

Lustre-: Vitreous to waxy.

Cause of Color-: Chromium

Simulants (with key separation tests)-: Emerald (S.G., structure, inclusions), Jade (R.I., S.G., spectrum, inclusions, structure)

Cuts-: Faceted, cabochon, etc.

Healing Properties– :

• Raises oxygen levels & aids dizziness.
• Cleanses the blood, removing toxins, and genital disorders.
• Increases resistance to infection, soothes allergic conditions.
• Brings reliability, fortitude & constancy.
• Used to access and assimilate ancient knowledge.
• It is an excellent stone to stimulate the movement of the Kundalini.

Note-: It is advised not to use it in day to day life as it can get scratch, due to the low hardness.