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Serpentinite
Serpentinite meaning
a metamorphic rock composed of serpentine minerals formed by the hydration of ultramafic rocks
Example sentences (2)
California's state rock, serpentinite, is formed deep in the ocean and gets its namesake from having a texture similar to a snake's skin.
Metals such as chromium naturally exist in the environment, such as in rocks like serpentinite.