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The name serpentine refers to a group of predominantly green minerals that occur in masses of tiny intergrown crystals. The two main types used in jewellery are bowenite (translucent green or blue-green) and the rarer William site (translucent, oily green, veined or spotted with inclusions). They may carve, engraved, or polished. Various marbles also contain serpentine veins.
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Bowenite is found in New Zealand, China, Afghanistan, South Africa, and the USA; Williamsite occurs in Italy, England, and China.
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During
the Victorian Era, black Tourmaline was widely used for mourning
jewellery, but today it has Little, if any, value as a gemstone.
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