Informazioni about green stones

[daniel andrade <danielvarela@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Kiki

I'm a geologist and I'd like to help you. Tell me,
please, exactly what differences do you want to know
about those green stones. So far, I can tell you that
serpentine is the result of long time alteration of
igneous rocks under pressure (tectonic activity) and
temperature. It's very difficult to dintinguish minerals
in this rocks, but they have a fybrous texture.

An eclogite is an entirely metamorphic rock, formed
under very high levels of pressure and temperature in
special geologic places (the Alps, for example). They
look like granite but, you know, they are green (because
of the pyroxene) and have garnet (a red equidimensional
mineral). Even if it is weathered you can distinguish
its texture.

About jade, I understand (as a geologist) that it is a
mineral more than a rock. But a rock rich in jade looks
like a green glassy mass. Sometimes its associated with
eclogites.

Talking about sculpting (did I spell well?), sculptures
and sculpturists I just want to say that if it makes you
happy, just do it: sculpt!

I wish I have helped you.

Ciao!
Daniel