This specimen is about four centimeters across. Rocks composed of one or more types of serpentine are called serpentinite. There is a small amount of pure green fine serpentine that has a resemblance to jade. Serpentine colours run from translucent green to yellow green yellow pale green grey green dark green and mixed with brownish black or purple inclusions. This stone is found in australia and russia.
It was known to the ancients who used it as a talisman against snakebites and poisons. However for gemstone purposes this distinction is generally ignored and rocks containing serpentine are just called serpentine regardless of their composition. The gemstone color is green or yellow green and is usually mottled. This is a specimen of lizardite a serpentine group mineral. Its name is thought to be derived from its serpent like green colors.
Serpentine gemstones resemble jade but are softer and inexpensive. Historically serpentine has frequently been confused with jade but the chemical composition is actually quite distinct. Buy now and receive 10 off your first purchase. One of the most beautiful specimens of serpentine is known as atlantisite it is yellow green to green serpentine included with purple stichtite. Serpentine is a gem quality hydrated magnesium silicate usually green yellowish green or brownish green in color.
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Serpentine is one of the most psychically active earth stones and some specimens contain deposits of magnetite natural magnetic stone. Serpentine is most commonly found as a green cabochon gemstone. Check out our serpentine specimen selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. From warren county new york. Serpentine is not just a gemstone but rather it is a group of minerals which includes up to 20 different related members.Beautiful serpentine specimens for sale online. Serpentine encourages the unlocking of magickal secrets and observation of the spiritual planes. Serpentine is a group of green stones found all over the world everywhere from canada to greece to korea to new zealand. This specimen is suitable for cutting into a few gemstones. Serpentine is often mistaken for jade as they are both similar in colour and texture.
Serpentine technically refers to a group of related minerals that often occur together in the same rock. The varieties deweylite and williamsite are occasionally used as minor gemstones being polished as cabochons or beads. Serpentine technically refers to a group of related minerals that often occur together in the same rock. Beautiful serpentine specimens for sale online. Serpentine is one of the most psychically active earth stones and some specimens contain deposits of magnetite natural magnetic stone.
The varieties deweylite and williamsite are occasionally used as minor gemstones being polished as cabochons or beads. Serpentine gemstones resemble jade but are softer and inexpensive. It was known to the ancients who used it as a talisman against snakebites and poisons. This specimen is about four centimeters across.
