Mineral GuideGems
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Marbles
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Agate gem stone
Amethyst gem stone
Crocidolite gem stone
Hornblende gem stone
Malachite gem stone
Quartz gem stone
Serpentine gem stone<
Serpentine picture
Sulphur gem stone
Tourmaline gem stone
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Quartz and the Silicates
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Serpentine gem stone
Serpentine differs in composition from the other marbles. It is a soft mineral of different shades of green, of waxy luster, and susceptible of a high polish. It is better adapted to ornamental work within doors than to be exposed to the action of the weather.Serpentine picture