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Serpentine - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Serpentine uses include: thermal conductivity, industrial mineral, ornamental stone. |
Color |
various shades of green |
Streak |
white |
Luster |
greasy or waxy |
Diaphaneity |
translucent to opaque |
Cleavage |
perfect |
Hardness |
3.0 - 5.0 |
Specific Gravity |
2.5 - 2.6 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
color, luster |
Crystal System |
monoclinic |
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Serpentine from Warren County, New York.
Specimen is approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) across.
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Serpentine from Warren County, New York.
Specimen is approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) across.
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Chrysotile, a variety of serpentine from Lowell, Vermont.
Specimen is approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) across.
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Verde Antique, a variety of serpentine from Rochester, Vermont.
Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.
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Serpentine from Cornwall, England.
Specimen is approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) across.
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Serpentine from Easton, Pennsylvania.
Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.
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Serpentine cabochon from China.
This is approximately 39 millimeters by 23 millimeters.
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Serpentine cabochon from China.
This is approximately 31 millimeters by 27 millimeters.
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