serpenite Mineral Data, minerology database

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

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serpenite

Mineral	Serpenite Jade
Synonym	Serpentine
FolkLore	Believed 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)

Mineral	SERPENTINE
Chemistry	D 2 [Si 2 O 5 ](OH)4 + or - nH 2 O
Class	Silicates
Uses	many industrial applications, including brake linings and fireproof fabrics and as an ornamental stone.
Transparency	crystals 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.
Fracture	the varieties of crysotile have none, in lizardite and antigorite it is good in one direction.
Characteristics	serpentine in the rough has a silky feel to the touch and fibers are very flexible.
Indicators	softness, color, silky feel and luster, asbestos if present and its flexibility.
FolkLore	Believed 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.