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Mineral Reference Lookup for serpenite

This reference page contains mineralogic data for serpenite and folklore and metaphysical beliefs. If the mineral is an alternate naming of a more common name, the more common mineral's data is displayed below the list of synonyms.


Minerals matching serpenite in the database: Serpenite Jade  

Mineralogical Reference

serpenite
MineralSerpenite Jade
SynonymSerpentine
FolkLoreBelieved to bring the user prosperity; said to be a stone of harmony bringing peace & harmony to a person's environment, provides for self-reliance & sufficience & confidence.

Serpentine (synonym)

MineralSERPENTINE
ChemistryD 2 [Si 2 O 5 ](OH)4 + or - nH 2 O
ClassSilicates
Usesmany industrial applications, including brake linings and fireproof fabrics and as an ornamental stone.
Transparencycrystals are translucent and masses are opaque.
CrystalHabits: never in large individual crystals, usually compact masses or fibrous.Veins of viberous serpentine can be found inside of massive serpentine or other rocks.
Fracturethe varieties of crysotile have none, in lizardite and antigorite it is good in one direction.
Characteristicsserpentine in the rough has a silky feel to the touch and fibers are very flexible.
Indicatorssoftness, color, silky feel and luster, asbestos if present and its flexibility.
FolkLoreBelieved to bring the user prosperity; said to be a stone of harmony bringing peace & harmony to a person's environment, provides for self-reliance & sufficience & confidence.
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