Serpentinite Hand Specimen, Lake Berryessa
Serpentinite Gallery
Much serpentinite occurs in smooth, curvy pieces because it easily deforms during tectonic movements and gets a distinctive polish. This is one of my pet rocks.
This site is near stop 4 of the California Subduction Rocks Tour
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