Antigorite mineral. This hydrated magnesium silicate mineral has the chemical formula Mg3.Si2.O5(OH)4,with a monoclinic crystal structure. Antigorite occurs in igneous and metamorphic rocks,often in tough lamellated and pleated masses that are dark green to light green or brown,with a silky lustre. This sample,7 centimetres high,is from Zermatt,Switzerland. Photographed at the Royal Museum for Central Africa,Tervuren,Belgium | |
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