Serpentine, which is the main component of markat stone, another name for serpentinite, is a metamorphic rock. It is created when peridotite and other ultramafic rocks are altered, deep within the Earth’s crust. In tectonic zones where oceanic plates are subducted beneath continental plates, this change usually takes place in conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Because of the presence of iron and magnesium in its mineral composition, Markat stone has greenish tones that range from light green to dark green. Geology and gemology are fascinated by it because of its unusual development process and eye-catching appearance.
