Verd Antique (Ophicalcite)
Verd Antique (from Greek - ancient green) is a Serpentinite breccia popular since ancient times as a decorative stone. It is a dark, dull green, white-mottled (or white-veined) Serpentine, mixed with calcite, dolomite, or magnesite, which takes a high polish.
| General Information | |
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| A variety or type of: | Ophicalcite |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Verd Antique information at mindat.org |