{"product_id":"dragonstone-bloom-atlantisite-serpentine-stichtite-polished-specimen","title":"Atlantisite Polished Specimen — Serpentine \u0026 Stichtite, Green \u0026 Violet, 8g — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA polished atlantisite specimen, 8g — deep green serpentine with violet and pinkish-purple stichtite blooms moving through it like something painted beneath the surface. At only 8 grams, a tiny specimen with an unusually strong visual identity. Green earth. Violet bloom. One small stone holding both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Atlantisite” is a trade name used for a rock composed of green serpentine with purple stichtite inclusions. Serpentine refers to a group of minerals (lizardite, antigorite, chrysotile) that typically form through the metamorphic alteration of ultramafic rocks. Stichtite is a magnesium chromium carbonate mineral (Mg₆Cr₂CO₃(OH)₁₆·4H₂O) that occurs as purple to pink material associated with serpentinite. The combination produces the characteristic green-and-violet patterning. “Atlantisite” is not a formal mineral species name — it is a trade name for this specific mineral pairing, most commonly sourced from Tasmania, Australia. This specimen weighs 8g. Locality not independently verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStichtite is a relatively uncommon mineral — chromium-bearing carbonate minerals are rare in general, and the specific conditions that produce stichtite within a serpentinite host are more specific still. The Stichtite Hill locality in Tasmania remains one of the most productive sources for the serpentine-stichtite combination that the trade calls atlantisite. The polishing process is what makes the pairing visually legible: the contrast between the green serpentine matrix and the violet stichtite blooms is maximized by the smooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color contrast on this piece is strong for 8g — the violet stichtite is clearly visible against the green serpentine ground. A compact specimen with a visual identity that competes with much larger pieces. Appealing to collectors who value unusual mineral pairings and the story behind a trade name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Atlantisite — polished serpentine with stichtite (trade name, not a single mineral species)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8g\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Not independently verified\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Polished specimen — please review photographs for color, pattern, and natural variation.\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080782725305,"sku":"6021480","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/CF1D6702-10B4-404A-8CA7-453FA08C37AE.jpg?v=1782178939","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/dragonstone-bloom-atlantisite-serpentine-stichtite-polished-specimen","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}