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Encyclopedia > Antigorite

Antigorite is a monoclinic mineral from the kaolinite-serpentine group. It is a polymorph of clinochrysotile, lizardite, orthochrysotile and parachrysotile. It was first described and got its name from the Antigorio valley, Novara province, Piedmont, Italy.


See also: List of minerals




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Serpentine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (925 words)
The more attractive and durable varieties (all of antigorite) are termed "noble" or "precious" serpentine and are used extensively as gems and in ornamental carvings.
Antigorite is named after its type locality, the Valle di Antigorio in Italy.
Two translucent varieties of antigorite, bowenite and williamsite, are prized by artisans and collectors for their ornamental value; these are the "precious serpentines".
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