Pyrite Included Serpentine (Jade) Jewelry often polished specimens from the

often polished specimens from the Torgo Formation represent early life forms

this piece makes for an excellent display specimen

they form a natural collaboration—capturing both light and density in a single crystal

5” x 1” and weighs 0

Pyrite Included Serpentine (Jade) Jewelry often polished specimens from theThis variety of serpentine, often called new jade, displays fine inclusions of pyrite that add a metallic shimmer to its soft green surface. Serpentine is a magnesium silicate mineral formed through the alteration of ultramafic rocks, while pyrite (FeS) crystallizes as golden flecks within the stone. Together they create a striking contrast of earthy green and metallic gold, most commonly found in deposits from China and South Africa. This item is 2 x