Science Source Stock Photo - Antigorite mineral

Antigorite mineral

Description: Antigorite mineral. Antigorite is a variety of the serpentine group of minerals, which are hydrous magnesium iron phyllosilicates. Antigorite occurs in dark to light green colors, with a hardness of 3.5-4 and a very greasy luster. The sample seen here is a rare variety of antigorite called bowenite with hardness up to 5.5. With its veil-like appearance and silky, apple green color it is popular for use in jewelry. Specimen found in Moravicza, Hungary.

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Dirk Wiersma/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2485505

Legacy Identifier: SP5597

Type: Image

Size: 5138px × 3425px (~50 MB)

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