Serpentine
Serpentine is a group of minerals that are typically green in color and have a waxy or greasy luster.
Serpentine is a popular material for carving and sculpting, as well as for use in jewelry and other decorative objects. It is also used in the production of building materials, such as countertops and flooring, due to its durability and resistance to heat and water.
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Marble with Forsterite/Serpentine from Ledmore Quarry, Sutherland, Scotland
£3.00 – £5.00 -
Serpentine – polished slices
£35.00 -
Serpentine from Toron Mines, Spain
£3.50 – £5.00 -
Serpentine Heart Carvings
£9.95 -
Serpentine Tumblestones
£4.00
Information about Serpentine
The name actually refers to a group of minerals, rather than a single mineral or gemstone. The three main types are Chrysotile, Antigorite, and Lizardite.
One of the important properties of the mineral is its heat resistance – some of the fibrous varieties have been used to make Asbestos.
It is used for decorative carvings, gemstones, and polished stones quite often, as it does look great when polished.
It is a reasonably soft stone, measuring between 3 and 6 on the mohs scale, so it may be suitable for cabochons and pendants, but is not ideal for use in rings, etc.