Rock Identifier
Green stone disk, possibly serpentine or jade (Indeterminate from the photograph; candidates include serpentine-group minerals (approximately Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄) or jadeite jade (NaAlSi₂O₆).) — mineral
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Green stone disk, possibly serpentine or jade

Indeterminate from the photograph; candidates include serpentine-group minerals (approximately Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄) or jadeite jade (NaAlSi₂O₆).

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The specimen is a flat, rounded, opaque-to-translucent green disk with a mottled appearance and a dull, worn surface. Hardness, luster, crystal structure, cleavage, and specific gravity cannot be reliably determined visually; the smooth shape may be human-made.

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Physical properties

The specimen is a flat, rounded, opaque-to-translucent green disk with a mottled appearance and a dull, worn surface. Hardness, luster, crystal structure, cleavage, and specific gravity cannot be reliably determined visually; the smooth shape may be human-made.

Formation & geological history

If natural serpentine or jade, it formed through geological alteration or metamorphism; its age and source cannot be determined from the image. It may have been cut or shaped from a larger stone.

Uses & applications

Green stones are used for carvings, ornaments, jewelry, and decorative objects; this disk’s intended use is unclear.

Geological facts

Serpentine and jade can look similar but differ substantially in hardness and value. Simple visual inspection cannot establish that this is jade.

Field identification & locations

A mineral identification requires tests such as hardness, specific gravity, and refractive index, preferably by a gemologist; avoid scratch testing if preserving the object matters. Green serpentine is widespread, while jadeite occurs notably in Myanmar and other metamorphic terranes.