Serpentine Worry Beads AC0244

Serpentine or ophite is a hydrated magnesium silicate compound with a hardness of 2.5 on the moh scale. Because of its low hardness it has been used by mankind since 3000 BC. It is a volcanic rock, the result of alteration of metamorphic or hydrothermal deposits where it coexists with olivine, pyroxene and amphibole. It is quarried in Italy, England, Scotland and France. It is thought to protect the user from negative thoughts, sadness and anxiety.

All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Handle this komboloi with care. Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.