serpentinite

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What does serpentinite mean?

a metamorphic rock composed of serpentine minerals formed by the hydration of ultramafic rocks

Where does serpentinite come from?

Etymology tree English serpentine Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English serpentinite From serpentine + -ite.

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