Serpentine is often used as a decorative rock.
The Hardness of serpentine is 3-4.
its mainly a decorative rock its not used for much from what i read about it. Its an "Ornimental Rock"
Phyllite can be used in construction as a decorative, shiny rock. It is used for counter and table tops, and for the facades of buildings.
Quartzite is a type of metamorphic rock that has a variety of uses. Some of these are: as roofing and flooring materials, covers for walls and decorative stone in buildings.
I have some serpentine beads (though they were sold just as "green/black beads" at walmart) and a serpentine tumbled stone... the beads stick to a rare earth magnet but the tumbled one does not. Maybe the serpentine that you have is like the beads from walmart... man-made with materials that are magnetic. I don't think real serpentine sticks.
The parent rock of serpentine is called peridotite which is an ultramafic rock
Serpentine is a type of metamorphosed sedimentary rock.
Serpentine Rock
The Hardness of serpentine is 3-4.
Serpentinite is a rock composed of serpentine minerals.I am going to drive a serpentine road tomorrow.
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The parent rock of serpentine is called peridotite which is an ultramafic rock
its mainly a decorative rock its not used for much from what i read about it. Its an "Ornimental Rock"
Basalt rocks are commonly used in construction for building materials such as aggregates in concrete and asphalt. They can also be used in landscaping and as a decorative feature in gardens due to their durability and unique appearance. Additionally, basalt fiber, made from melted basalt rock, is used as a reinforcing material in composite materials for applications such as automotive parts and construction.
Serpentine, a shiny, green and blue rock found throughout California, was named the official State Rock in 1965.
the schist rock is mainly used as a decorative stone and jewelry or a mineral source.
Decorative natural stone cut from solid rock