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Likely pale-green tumbled stone (possibly serpentine or jade-like material) (Not determinable from the image; possible serpentine-group rock, commonly antigorite/lizardite, or another pale-green silicate) — mineral
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Likely pale-green tumbled stone (possibly serpentine or jade-like material)

Not determinable from the image; possible serpentine-group rock, commonly antigorite/lizardite, or another pale-green silicate

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Small, rounded and polished-looking, pale green with a dull to weakly waxy luster. Hardness and composition cannot be reliably determined visually; serpentine is typically Mohs 2.5–5, while jade is much tougher and harder (about 6–7).

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Physical properties

Small, rounded and polished-looking, pale green with a dull to weakly waxy luster. Hardness and composition cannot be reliably determined visually; serpentine is typically Mohs 2.5–5, while jade is much tougher and harder (about 6–7).

Formation & geological history

If serpentine, it formed when water altered magnesium-rich rocks, often during metamorphism; the specimen’s age and exact origin cannot be inferred from the photo.

Uses & applications

Tumbled stones are used for collecting, crafts, and decoration; the pictured piece is too small to assess for commercial use or gem quality.

Geological facts

Pale-green color alone cannot distinguish serpentine from jade, quartz, or other common materials; a hardness and density test, or laboratory identification, would be needed.

Field identification & locations

The image shows a small stone on a display base, but no diagnostic texture or crystal faces. The reported southern California location makes serpentine plausible, but does not confirm it; avoid scratch-testing if preserving the specimen matters.