Silver eye (serpentine)
Commercial name for serpentine with chrysotile (a fibrous mineral from the asbestos group). Sometimes also offered as Zebra jasper, but usually the latter refers to…
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Zebra Stone (Green; green and white banded)
Commercial name for serpentine with chrysotile (a fibrous mineral from the asbestos group). Sometimes also offered as Zebra jasper, but usually the latter refers to…
Infinite™ / Infinity Stone
Registered trade name for a light green variety of an African serpentine with white chrysotile bands. Chrysotile is a mineral from the asbestos group and…
Chrysotile in serpentine
Correct designation for bands of white-gray to light green chrysotile in a dark green serpentine rock. Chrysotile is a fibrous mineral from the asbestos group…
CAUTION: enforcement law regarding asbestos minerals!
Recently I received a warning letter from the Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. On my…
Live session #19 Dangerous minerals!
Recorded live session in which I discuss risks when dealing with minerals. This is because some minerals are quite toxic or emit radioactive radiation. Therefore,…
