GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site serpentine Serpentine. Credit: Mineral Information Institute A common magnesium silicate mineral, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4, whose structure resembles that of kaolinite. There are three varieties: chrysotile (which is fibrous and the chief form of asbestos), antigorite, and lizardite. Gray, green, or yellow with an attractive texture and easily polished, serpentine is used as an ornamental stone. Related category    • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP