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Green Serpentine (Bowenite)

The classic face of serpentine: translucent apple- to olive-green bowenite and its kin, mottled white and green, sold everywhere as an inexpensive jade substitute. Chromium-rich williamsite and New Zealand's tangiwai are the prestige versions.

Colour
green

Transparency
Translucent (fine bowenite) to opaque

RI
1.560–1.570

SG
2.44–2.80

Mohs
2.5–5.5

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Green Serpentine (Bowenite)

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