{"product_id":"lizardite-kennack-grade-ruan-cornwall","title":"Lizardite | Kennack, Grade-Ruan, Cornwall","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating natural Lizardite specimen from Kennack, Grade-Ruan, on Cornwall's geologically remarkable Lizard Peninsula. Featuring a striking mustard-yellow to olive-green face contrasted against deep reddish-brown and dark green rock, this specimen beautifully represents the distinctive mineral formations associated with one of Britain's most important geological regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual Lizardite specimen displays a broad, relatively flat surface of rich yellow-green mineralisation, with subtle olive tones, darker inclusions and delicate natural veining throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main face features a distinctive mustard-yellow colour, interrupted by scattered dark grey to black markings and areas of muted green. Fine natural fractures and subtle variations in translucency create additional depth across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the upper edge, a narrow band of green material separates the yellow-green face from a contrasting reddish-brown outer layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse reveals a dramatically different appearance, with deep burgundy-brown, dark green and greyish mineral surfaces intersected by thin, pale-coloured veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViewed from the side, the specimen displays its layered structure, with greenish mineralisation running beneath the broad yellow surface and darker host rock forming the lower portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts elongated, naturally angular formation and contrasting colours make it particularly attractive as a geological display specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Lizardite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLizardite is a magnesium-rich silicate mineral belonging to the serpentine group, with the chemical formula Mg3Si2O5(OH)4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms primarily through serpentinisation, a geological process in which magnesium-rich rocks such as peridotite and other ultramafic rocks undergo alteration through interaction with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis process changes the original minerals within the rock, producing serpentine-group minerals including Lizardite, Chrysotile and Antigorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLizardite commonly occurs in fine-grained, massive or platy formations and can display shades of pale green, yellow-green, olive and darker green depending on associated minerals and impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral takes its name from the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, where serpentine-bearing rocks have played an important role in geological research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizardite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mg3Si2O5(OH)4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-green, olive-green and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Formation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-grained, massive or platy aggregates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serpentinisation of magnesium-rich rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLocality History \u0026amp; Geological Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKennack, Grade-Ruan, Cornwall\u003c\/strong\u003e lies on the Lizard Peninsula, one of the most geologically distinctive areas in the British Isles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other Cornish mineral localities, which are associated with historic tin and copper mining, the Lizard Peninsula is especially important for its exposures of ancient oceanic rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe peninsula contains portions of an ancient ophiolite complex, representing rocks associated with oceanic crust and the upper mantle that were subsequently incorporated into the Earth's continental geological structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese rocks include serpentinite, gabbro and other mafic and ultramafic formations, providing an exceptional opportunity to study geological processes that ordinarily occur far beneath the Earth's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine minerals form when magnesium-rich rocks undergo chemical alteration through interaction with water. Lizardite is one of the minerals associated with this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lizard Peninsula has long attracted geologists because of its unusual rock formations and its significance in understanding the geological development of southwest England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe area around Kennack is particularly interesting for its complex coastal geology, where different rock types and geological structures can be observed within a relatively small geographical area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Lizardite itself reflects the mineral's historical association with the Lizard Peninsula, making specimens from this region especially appealing to collectors interested in mineral names and their geological origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is recorded as originating from Kennack, Grade-Ruan, Cornwall. No individual mine, quarry or precise collection location has been supplied, so its provenance is attributed to the wider Kennack locality rather than a specific extraction site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIntention \u0026amp; Associated Chakras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin traditional crystal practices, Lizardite and other serpentine minerals are associated with emotional balance, personal growth and a connection with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral's earthy green and yellow colouring is symbolically associated with the Heart Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heart Chakra represents compassion, emotional harmony and self-acceptance, while the Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with personal confidence and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntentions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, spiritual growth and self-love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Chakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart Chakra and Solar Plexus Chakra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese associations reflect traditional spiritual beliefs and are not scientifically established mineral properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizardite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kennack, Grade-Ruan, Cornwall, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 44.2mm x 81.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard-yellow, olive-green, burgundy-brown and dark green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural raw mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural irregular edges, visible fractures and contrasting mineral layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £23.00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lizardite is relatively soft and should be handled carefully. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaning, polishing or generating mineral dust. As serpentine-bearing rocks can sometimes contain associated fibrous minerals, avoid cutting, grinding or sanding the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen photographed. Decorative accessories are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Harpo's Angels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59235235791183,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1238\/5615\/files\/download_0f87be93-3728-4742-8ac9-4016232b87d7.png?v=1792776699","url":"https:\/\/harposangels.co.uk\/products\/lizardite-kennack-grade-ruan-cornwall","provider":"Harpo's Angels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}