Verdite is a semi-precious stone found in Southern Africa, mostly Zimbabwe. It's level of hardness is greater than Serpentine stone, making it a harder stone to carve. Although it is over 3.5 million years old, it is still highly desired. Verdite Stone Elephant, Zimbabwe. H54, W34, L22. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.comVerdite Stone Elephant, Zimbabwe. H54, W34, L22(C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Verdite is a semi-precious stone found in Southern Africa, mostly Zimbabwe. It's level of hardness is greater than Serpentine stone, making it a harder stone to carve. Although it is over 3.5 million years old, it is still highly desired. Verdite Stone Elephant, Zimbabwe. H54, W34, L22(C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Red JasperMother and Child Mhondoro, Zimbabwe. H74, W27, L15cm. (C) Nharo Photography andrewscottimages.com
Springstone is a favotite amongs sculptors, because of it's resistance. Classified as a very hard serpntine rich in iron and density...this stone very often provides an exquiste finish. Springstone African Modellas, Zimbabwe. Artists Saidi Wisekiesi and Ovel M. (Left) H81, W24, L28cm, (Right) H89, W24, L22. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Springstone Torso, Zimbabwe. H54, W17, L13. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Opalstone is a light-greenish Serpentine, occasionally specked with red, orange and blueish dots and patches. On the Mohs hardness scale, it's level of hardness ranges between 5.0- 5.5. Opalstone Abstract Bird, Zimbabwe. Artist: Kennedy Musekiwa. H31, W22, L22cm.(C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Springstone Akan Stool, Zimbabwe. Artist: Victor Mutongwizo. H44, W31, L17cm.(C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Springstone "Life is a journey" Zimbabwe. Artist: Washington Matafi. H26, W 29, L27cm. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Serpentine stone Elephant Creation, Zimbabwe. H43, W34, L6 cm. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Serpentine Stone "Duality" Zimbabwe. Artist: Nicho Mutasa. H27, W21, L11cm. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Fruit Serpentine comes from the Kwekwe area, thus also referred to as Kwekwe Serpentine. It is also referred to as Kwekwe Serpentine. It is a harder variety of serpentine, beautiful multi-colored with deep veins of variated strata. On the Moh’s scale it ranges between 4.0 and 5.0. Fruit Serpentine Stone "Struggle" Zimbabwe. Artist: Prosper Chewa. H31, W 21, L6 CM. (SOLD) (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com (Contact Nharo! for other Fruit Serpentine stone sculptures)
Springstone Madala, Zimbabwe. H26, W12, L12 CM. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Lepidolite is a semi-precious purple stone found in Zimbabwe that ranges in hardness of 2.5 -4. Lepidolite Madala, Zimbabwe. H27, W12, L12 CM. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Serpentine Stone Madala, Zimbabwe. H25, W11, L11 CM. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Lepidolite Stone "Chief's Wife", Zimbabwe. H19, W10, L11 CM. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
White Opaline Stone "Zebra Fish", Zimbabwe. Artist: Alfred Muture. H24, W22, L10 CM. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Soapstone Mini Mhondoros, Mhondoro, Zimbabwe. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Verdite stone, small animals, Zimbabwe. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
Serpentine stone Chess set, Zimbabwe. H2, W29, L29. Artist: Happy Mlombo. (C) Nharo! Photography andrewscottimages.com
