Pyrite Included Serpentine (Jade) Jewelry the rosettes erode into positive

the rosettes erode into positive relief on exposed rock surfaces

This item is 5” x 3” and weighs 17

and calcite

5” x 1” and weighs 0

often polished specimens from the Torgo Formation represent early life forms

Pyrite Included Serpentine (Jade) Jewelry the rosettes erode into positiveThis variety of serpentine, often called new jade, displays fine inclusions of pyrite that add a metallic shimmer to its soft green surface. Serpentine is a magnesium silicate mineral formed through the alteration of ultramafic rocks, while pyrite (FeS) crystallizes as golden flecks within the stone. Together they create a striking contrast of earthy green and metallic gold, most commonly found in deposits from China and South Africa. This item is 2 x