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The name serpentine refers to a group of predominantly green minerals that occur in masses of small intergrown crystals. Some say this stone earned it's name from the word "serpent" as it's coloring resembles the skin of a snake.
It was in the 19th century that people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine, as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics. According to legend, Romans used this stone as protection against sorcery and the dark arts. Vessels were made of serpentine, as they were said to shatter is they came into contact with poison.
Therefore many ancients began using serpentine to craft drinking vessels.
In the ancient civilizations of America, serpentine was considered as a guardian of vital energy as well as a protector of the soul against invisible powers.
In the Middle Ages, serpentine was used to house medicine as it was told to increase the healing powers of the medicine and to make it last longer.
Scientific Properties:
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Answered by Kavita Prsd, 08 Mar '10 01:13 am
It was in the 19th century that people became aware of the fire resistant nature of serpentine, as a result is was utilized in many materials and fabrics. According to legend, Romans used this stone as protection against sorcery and the dark arts. Vessels were made of serpentine, as they were said to shatter is they came into contact with poison.
Therefore many ancients began using serpentine to craft drinking vessels.
In the ancient civilizations of America, serpentine was considered as a guardian of vital energy as well as a protector of the soul against invisible powers.
In the Middle Ages, serpentine was used to house medicine as it was told to increase the healing powers of the medicine and to make it last longer.
Scientific Properties:
...more
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Serpentine is actually a general name applied to several members of a polymorphic group. These minerals have essentially the same chemistry but different structures.
Serpentine can be an attractive green stone that takes a nice polish and is suitable for carving. It has been used as a substitute for jade and is sometimes difficult to distinguish from jade, a testament to the beauty of finer serpentine material.
Non-fiberous serpentine is not a cancer concern. Asbestos serpentines should be kept in closed clear containers, but makes an attractive specimen. Sometimes with a golden color as the name chrysotile in greek means golden fibers.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Color is olive green, yellow or golden, brown, or black.
Luster is greasy, waxy or silky.
Transparency crystals are translucent and masses are opaque.
Crystal System is variable, see above.
Crystal Habits: never in large individual crystals, usually compact masses or fibrous. Veins of viberous serpentine can be ...more
Answered by gkr, 06 Mar '10 01:37 pm
Serpentine can be an attractive green stone that takes a nice polish and is suitable for carving. It has been used as a substitute for jade and is sometimes difficult to distinguish from jade, a testament to the beauty of finer serpentine material.
Non-fiberous serpentine is not a cancer concern. Asbestos serpentines should be kept in closed clear containers, but makes an attractive specimen. Sometimes with a golden color as the name chrysotile in greek means golden fibers.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Color is olive green, yellow or golden, brown, or black.
Luster is greasy, waxy or silky.
Transparency crystals are translucent and masses are opaque.
Crystal System is variable, see above.
Crystal Habits: never in large individual crystals, usually compact masses or fibrous. Veins of viberous serpentine can be ...more
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It is tubes shaping in u shape.can see during construction of AC condensers and radiators
Answered by mohd basheer, 06 Mar '10 01:12 pm
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