When an oceanic plate encounters a continental plate, the oceanic plate plunges beneath the other plate. Subduction zones are at high risk for earthquakes. Ocean trenches are most often located parallel to volcanic islands, at the boundary of a subduction zone. Mountain ranges can be created by subduction zones.
Gabardine is a twill weave that is characterized by raised diagonal ridges on the face of the goods. Gabardine can be made of any fiber including cotton, acetate, rayon, wool and silk. Gabardine fabrics are used in uniforms, casual wear as well as in business attire and dress wear.Depending on the fiber content, gabardine will have a smooth hard surface or a soft dull surface.ORRECTION PROCEDURE ON GABARDINE. To attempt the correction of gabardine shine, (1) spray it with a fine water mist and allow the fabric to dry. Then re-clean it, (2) spray with 5% acetic acid and allow it to dry. Then re-clean it again.
Serpentine, is a beneficial and versatile stone. It is said by mystics to help with emotional cleansing, psychic powers, and attract love and money. It is also used in the rise of the kundalini, facilitating the rise by opening a path that lessens discomfort. In addition, serpentine is considered a metaphysically protective stone that is especially protective against snakebite, poison, and venom. Serpentine is an excellent stone for meditation. Physically, traditional and mystical lore says that serpentine eliminates parasite infections, diabetes, removes venom and other poisons. Note that healing crystal meanings are spiritual supports to healing and are not prescriptions or healthcare information. Serpentine is associated primarily with the heart chakra. A wide variety of Serpentine stones are known by trade names such as New Jade. Some serpentine (fibrous type) may contain asbestos.