Serpentinite is a type of fascinating metamorphosed rock that was formed under specific conditions such as elevated temperature and the contribution of water. The typical colour is dark green to almost black, with attractive patterns resembling the skin of a snake that can be found in lighter areas.
The choice material was already used in Egypt and the Roman Empire for sarcophagi, vessels, baptismal fonts, etc., as well as small works of art. Its main sites include Europe, North America, Africa and Russia. The stunning natural scenery of the serpentinite can be found at Kynance Cove, two miles along the south-west coast from Lizard Point in Cornwall, UK – local cliff, made up of dark green and red rocks, polished by thousands of years of crashing waves, look like shiny snake skin, and have attracted geologists from all over the world.
