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2.8" Polished "Andeite" Sphere (Serpentine With Magnetite) - NM
This is a 2.8" wide polished sphere made from a unique stone known as Andeite from Fierro, New Mexico. This striking material is composed of light green serpentine interspersed with black magnetite, creating a distinctive natural contrast. Andeite is no longer being collected, making specimens like this increasingly scarce—this is the only sphere of this material we currently have available. It comes with an acrylic ring display stand for easy presentation.
About Serpentine
Serpentine is a group of hydrated magnesium silicate minerals known for their silky luster, waxy feel, and rich green hues that range from pale apple-green to deep forest tones. Formed through the metamorphic alteration of ultramafic rocks such as peridotite, serpentine often exhibits mottled, veined, or fibrous textures that make it highly distinctive and visually appealing. Its chemistry and structure vary across the group, producing varieties like antigorite, lizardite, and chrysotile—each with slightly different appearances and properties. Widely used as a decorative stone throughout human history, serpentine has been carved into tools, ornaments, and jewelry for thousands of years, prized for both its beauty and ease of working.
Serpentine is a group of hydrated magnesium silicate minerals known for their silky luster, waxy feel, and rich green hues that range from pale apple-green to deep forest tones. Formed through the metamorphic alteration of ultramafic rocks such as peridotite, serpentine often exhibits mottled, veined, or fibrous textures that make it highly distinctive and visually appealing. Its chemistry and structure vary across the group, producing varieties like antigorite, lizardite, and chrysotile—each with slightly different appearances and properties. Widely used as a decorative stone throughout human history, serpentine has been carved into tools, ornaments, and jewelry for thousands of years, prized for both its beauty and ease of working.
SPECIES
Serpentine & Magnetite
LOCATION
Fierro, New Mexico
SIZE
2.8" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#354357
