Pyrite Included Serpentine (Jade)

This variety of serpentine, often called “new jade,” displays fine inclusions of pyrite that add a metallic shimmer to its soft green surface. Serpentine is a magnesium silicate mineral formed through the alteration of ultramafic rocks, while pyrite (FeS₂) crystallizes as golden flecks within the stone. Together they create a striking contrast of earthy green and metallic gold, most commonly found in deposits from China and South Africa.

This item is 2” x 1” and weighs .25 oz