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Chemical formula
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(Mg,Fe,Ni) 3 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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silicates |
| Origin | Tasmania, Australia |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Massive Serpentine in an intense green color with dark green stripes. Its name is due to the fact that its color is reminiscent of snake skin.
Serpentine comprises four main types of silicates: chrysotile, antigorite, lizardite, and amesite. The appearance of the different varieties of serpentine is similar and depends on the amounts of metals it contains, it can be rich in magnesium, iron, aluminum, manganese, nickel, lithium, zinc or calcium.
Carving is used to sculpt objects and sculptures among others.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.