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3.9" Polished Green Lizardite Tower
This is a 3.9" tall, polished tower of lizardite, a silky-green variety of serpentine prized for its smooth texture and attractive marbling. Intricate patterns of light and dark green swirl through the stone, creating a natural, earthy aesthetic that displays beautifully from any angle. Expertly shaped and given a glossy finish, this lizardite tower makes a striking decorative piece.
About Lizardite
Lizardite is a member of the serpentine mineral group, forming as a soft, fine-grained, sheetlike silicate in low-grade metamorphic environments. It typically develops when ultramafic rocks such as peridotite undergo hydrothermal alteration, creating its signature waxy luster and soothing green to yellow-green coloration. The mineral’s name comes from the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, where it was first described. Lizardite often occurs in massive, fibrous, or platy aggregates and may display attractive veining or mottling caused by associated minerals like magnetite or brucite.
In hand specimens, lizardite is prized for its silky texture, pastel hues, and ease of carving and polishing. Its compact, fine-grained structure makes it a popular choice for cabochons, carvings, and metaphysical décor items commonly marketed under the broader “serpentine” label. While relatively soft (around 2.5–3.5 on the Mohs scale), lizardite’s warm coloration and natural patterns give it strong visual appeal, especially when polished to a glossy finish.
Lizardite is a member of the serpentine mineral group, forming as a soft, fine-grained, sheetlike silicate in low-grade metamorphic environments. It typically develops when ultramafic rocks such as peridotite undergo hydrothermal alteration, creating its signature waxy luster and soothing green to yellow-green coloration. The mineral’s name comes from the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, England, where it was first described. Lizardite often occurs in massive, fibrous, or platy aggregates and may display attractive veining or mottling caused by associated minerals like magnetite or brucite.
In hand specimens, lizardite is prized for its silky texture, pastel hues, and ease of carving and polishing. Its compact, fine-grained structure makes it a popular choice for cabochons, carvings, and metaphysical décor items commonly marketed under the broader “serpentine” label. While relatively soft (around 2.5–3.5 on the Mohs scale), lizardite’s warm coloration and natural patterns give it strong visual appeal, especially when polished to a glossy finish.
$25
SPECIES
Lizardite & Hematite
LOCATION
Unknown
SIZE
3.9" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#343095
