Oval Serpentine Cabochon

This beautiful oval, rich green serpentine cabochon is cut from high-grade rough sourced from the Hopedale region of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Originally discovered by local prospector Edmund Saunders, this material is traditionally used by local artisans for carvings.

Weighing 10.00 CT and measuring 16.25 x 10.15 x 6.60 mm, this piece boasts a hardness of approximately 6.5. This makes it significantly harder than standard serpentine, suggesting it is a hydrogrossular garnet-bearing serpentine, making it exceptionally durable and ideal for jewelry use.