Serpentine

Physical Properties of Serpentine
Uses	thermal conductivity, industrial mineral, ornamental stone
Color	various shades of green
Streak	white
Luster	greasy or waxy
Diaphaneity	translucent to opaque
Cleavage	perfect
Mohs Hardness	3 - 5
Specific Gravity	2.5 - 2.6
Distinguishing Characteristics	color, luster
Crystal System	monoclinic

Serpentine from Warren County, New York. Specimen is approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) across.

Chrysotile, a variety of serpentine from Lowell, Vermont. Specimen is approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) across.

Serpentine cabochon from China. This is approximately 39 millimeters by 23 millimeters.

Serpentine cabochon from China. This is approximately 31 millimeters by 27 millimeters.

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Serpentine from Warren County, New York. Specimen is approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) across.

Verde Antique, a variety of serpentine from Rochester, Vermont. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.

Serpentine from Cornwall, England. Specimen is approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 centimeters) across.

Serpentine from Easton, Pennsylvania. Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.