Serpentine (IMAGE)

Washington University in St. Louis

Serpentine

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The green mineral in this specimen from Washington University's teaching collection is serpentine. (Rocks that consist mostly of serpentine are called serpentinite.) The smooth surface on the sample is called a 'slickenside.'

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Photo courtesy Jill Pateris

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