Will I receive this exact mushroom?

Yes. This is a one-of-a-kind hand-carved piece and every photo shows the exact mushroom you will receive, at 2.91 lbs and 5.80" H x 4.33" Dia.

Where does it come from?

Serpentine from Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe, hand-carved in Zimbabwe through an artisan network. It reached us through an existing collection rather than new extraction.

How hard is serpentine?

Mohs 3 to 5, which is soft. That softness is why carvers favour it, and why this belongs on a shelf rather than in a pocket where harder stones and keys will mark it.

How big is it really?

It is the heaviest of this group at 2.91 lbs, with the widest cap at 4.33 inches across. Squat and substantial rather than tall.

No. Hand-carved and hand-polished, with no dye, coating, or filler.

How should I care for it?

Dust with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from harder stones that would scratch it. Avoid prolonged water and any chemical cleaner.

What does a crystal grade (A, AA, or AAA) actually mean?

Crystal grades reflect visual quality within a single batch. Grade A is standard quality with typical inclusions. Grade AA shows stronger color saturation, cleaner surface, and tighter sizing. Grade AAA represents the top 10 to 15 percent of any batch: exceptional clarity, consistent color, and minimal surface variation. At Beyond Bohemian, grades are assessed by Paul Oliver at point of purchase.

Will I receive the exact piece shown, or one chosen from your stock?

For bulk listings sold by weight or piece count, you receive pieces from the same batch shown in the photos. Each piece is hand-selected at the time of packing. For unique specimens listed individually, you receive the exact piece photographed. The listing will specify which applies.

How do I know this crystal is ethically sourced?

Beyond Bohemian traces each stone as far up the supply chain as possible and is transparent when that tracing has limits. We work with small-scale operations and family-run suppliers wherever we can verify fair compensation. You can ask about any specific piece and we will tell you what we know and what we do not.

What is the return policy?

Beyond Bohemian accepts returns within 90 days of purchase. Items must be in original condition. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Contact us before returning so we can confirm eligibility and provide instructions.

What is Serpentine crystal?

Serpentine crystal is a natural stone sold by Beyond Bohemian as part of our ethically-sourced, hand-graded collection. Our complete Serpentine Crystal Guide covers its meaning, geological origin, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen.

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You'll Get

This exact piece, as photographed

Size

5.80" H x 4.33" Dia

Weight

2.91 Pounds

Grade

A

Origin

Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe

Sourcing model

Artisan Network

Purchased through a known network of individual artisans or family mining teams. Each piece traces back to a named producer or workshop.

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In Short

This is an A-grade Serpentine crystal mushroom, hand-carved in Zimbabwe from Mashonaland Central serpentine. The Great Dyke crosses that province, and it is where Zimbabwe's stone-carving tradition draws its material. The exact piece pictured stands 5.80 inches tall with a 4.33 inch diameter and weighs 2.91 pounds at Mohs 3 to 5, natural and untreated. It is the heaviest and widest-capped of this group, and came to us through an existing collection rather than new extraction.

What is Serpentine?

Serpentine Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties

Learn what Serpentine is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Serpentine Crystal Guide.

Read our full Serpentine guide: meaning, origin & sourcing → Or browse all Serpentine pieces →

Crystal Family: Serpentine Group (Magnesium Silicate)
Mohs Hardness: 3 to 5
Material Origin: Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe
Carved: Zimbabwe, artisan network
Size: 5.80" H x 4.33" Dia
Weight: 2.91 Pounds
Beginner Friendly: Yes, with gentle handling
Treatment Awareness: None applied. Hand-carved and hand-polished.

Serpentine takes its name from the snakeskin look of its mottled green surface. It is not one mineral but a group of magnesium silicates that form when water works through olivine-rich rock deep in the crust, a process called serpentinisation.

This piece comes from Mashonaland Central, the province in northern Zimbabwe where the Great Dyke runs and where the country's internationally known stone-carving tradition is centred. Carvers work the stone by hand because it is soft enough to shape without power tools and hard enough to hold a polish.

This mushroom reached us through an existing collection rather than new extraction, so no fresh quarrying sat behind it.

Serpentine is worked with around transformation and shedding what no longer fits, an association that comes straight from the snakeskin imagery in its name. It is traditionally linked to the heart chakra.

If that resonates, a carved piece like this tends to live somewhere you pass daily rather than being carried, which suits a soft stone anyway.

These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Traditional Associations

A starting place for your own quiet practice.

Intention

HealingGroundingProtection

Chakra

Heart

Zodiac

GeminiScorpioCapricorn

Element

Earth

Care & Use Sensitivity: High. At Mohs 3 to 5 serpentine is one of the softer carving stones and scratches easily.

Best For

Display

Home/Altar

Meditation Space

Care

Dust With A Soft Dry Cloth

Lift By The Cap And Stem Together

Keep Away From Harder Stones

Stable Room Temperature

Avoid

Pockets And Bags

Chemical Cleaners

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Prolonged Water

Cleansing

Smoke

Sound

Breath/Intention

Charging

Moonlight

Intention

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