Wholesale Peruvian Serpentine A (tumbled stone)

SERP-R-01 Origin: Peru Grade: A Dimensions: 05-10g - Approximately 15-25mm 10-20g - Approximately 25-35mm 20-30g - Approximately 35-45mm Origin: Peru Grade: A = good Tumbled serpentine stone from Peru Sold individually. Weight from 05-10g to 20-30g Colors and patterns may vary from one stone to another. Serpentine gets its name from the Latin "serpentinus," meaning "snake stone." It was named for its rough appearance reminiscent of snake skin. This stone has other names such as ophite or ophiolite, derived from the Greek "ophios," which literally translates to snake. Serpentine comes in various colors: from colorless to white, gray, brown, beige, black, and even blue. But its most well-known color remains olive green. Serpentine is not a mineral, but an entire family of minerals belonging to the silicate group, sub-group of phyllosilicates. This family includes about twenty polymorphs. These polymorphs are found in metamorphic rocks rich in iron, aluminum, manganese, nickel, zinc, calcium, and/or magnesium. It is a relatively difficult stone to identify. Its luster varies between greasy, silky, and glassy. It has a hardness of 2.5 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, 10 on this same scale. One could say that serpentine is relatively fragile. Serpentine is therefore very rich in trace elements. Its formation occurs during a chemical process between water molecules and peridotite, which constitutes the Earth's mantle's surface layer. Since antiquity, serpentine has been known and exploited for its healing properties. In ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, cylinder seals were created due to serpentine's properties, particularly its greasy aspect. Thus, it did not adhere to wax or clay on the seals. The Romans made ornaments with this stone. They also used it against snake bites and to protect against black magic. This stone was reputed to fight poison, as in contact with it, glass or serpentine containers would break. In Italy until the Middle Ages, sorcerers were certain that serpentine could extract venom. In New Zealand, the Maori carved sacred worship objects in serpentine and named them "Tangiwai" or "tears." In Africa, serpentine symbolizes movement, strength, and fertility. In addition to its many healing virtues, serpentine was used to make vases, glasses, pots where remedies were stored. Serpentine improved the preservation of the preparation it contained. Since 1965, serpentine has become the official stone of the state of California in the United States. The main deposits are located in China, Russia, etc. Serpentine has this incredible function of shielding against harmful waves or energies that attack the mind. Thus, it promotes relaxation and meditation by clearing the mind of intrusive thoughts. It reconnects the wearer of this stone to their inner self. Serpentine helps identify certain blockages.