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Serpentine

Serpentine and Lizardite are both apt names for this stone due to the reptilian appearance of its surface. More translucent examples of serpentine are very often marketed as a faux jade, a few common names for serpentine "jade" are new jade, yellow jade and Afghan jade. Serpentine is a very good looking and versatile stone all on its own and has no need to be marketed as anything other than serpentine. Serpentine is a waxy silicate of magnesium, and is less dense than the true jade it is often substituted for.

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Russian Serpentine Flat Oval 13x18mm
Picture of 36ST540-FT, Russian Serpentine Flat Oval 13x18mm
36ST540-FT

1 ST $4.25 ($4.25 per ST)

2 ST $6.25 ($3.12 per ST)

5 ST $12.50 ($2.50 per ST)

15 ST $36.00 ($2.40 per ST)

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Shape: Ovals
Size: 13x18mm
Material: Serpentine
Description: (Russian Serpentine AKA Russian Jade or Lizardite) Serpentine and Lizardite are both apt names for this stone due to the reptilian appearance of its surface. More translucent examples of serpentine are very often marketed as a faux jade, a few common names for serpentine "jade" are new jade, yellow jade and Afghan jade. Serpentine is a very good looking and versatile stone all on its own and has no need to be marketed as anything other than serpentine. Serpentine is a waxy silicate of magnesium, and is less dense than the true jade it is often substituted for.

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