Serpentine
Serpentine is a rock with the chemical formula Mg3Si2O5(OH)4. It has a Mohs hardness of 2.5 - 4 and greasy to waxy luster.
Serpentine properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Mohs hardness | 2.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Greasy to waxy |
| Typical colors | Green, yellow, black, brown, or white |
| Formation | Metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of ultramafic rocks |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2.5–4 — soft
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