Bowenite
Bowenite is a hard, compact variety of the serpentinite species antigorite (Mg3(OH)O4Si2O5). Classed as a semi-precious gemstone, it has been used for tools, weapons and jewellery by the Māori in New Zealand, and for jewellery by Fabergé.
Bowenite is a hard, compact variety of the serpentinite species antigorite (Mg3(OH)O4Si2O5). Classed as a semi-precious gemstone, it has been used for tools, weapons and jewellery by the Māori in New Zealand, and for jewellery by Fabergé.
Bowenite is a hard, compact variety of the serpentinite species antigorite (Mg3(OH)O4Si2O5). Classed as a semi-precious gemstone, it has been used for tools, weapons and jewellery by the Māori in New Zealand, and for jewellery by Fabergé.
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