Serpentinites are metamorphic rocks that are widely applied as aggregates in the production
of radiation-shielding concrete. Different varieties of massive serpentinite mountains located …

The former serpentinite quarry of Penas Albas (Moeche, Galicia, NW Spain) left behind a
large amount of waste material scattered over the surrounding area, as well as tailing areas …

In recent years, the high incidence of harmful health effects through inhalation of airborne
asbestos from amphibole-bearing rock mélanges has been thoroughly documented. Here …

A multi-analytical study on serpentinites in the ophiolite units (Calabria-Basilicata boundary,
southern Apennines) was carried out on samples collected from a serpentinite quarry …

This paper represents the first element of the introduction to this volume, and as such
investigates its principal underlying rationale; namely the importance of accurate diagnosis …

The nevado-filábride complex (NFC)(southern Spain) is well known for its widespread
mining and quarrying activities. Serpentinite and metabasite rocks are extracted, processed …

This paper is the first part of a study about a birth house located in Edfu temple. It studies the
deterioration phenomena that has affected the stone surfaces, and the ideal methods and …

The ornamental stones industry has grown progressively in Egypt as the demand has
increased for Egyptian decorative stones in indoor and outdoor building spaces. Choosing …

Cabo Ortegal is one of the major ultramafic complexes outcropping in Iberia. Most rocks are
variably serpentinized, and the characteristics of the process can be traced through the …

Serpentinites are used in both exterior and interior locations, but not all serpentinites are
equal: they vary in physical-mechanical behavior and are not all suitable for similar uses …