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Jade is a tough metamorphic rock, generally of a green colour. In New Zealand it is generally called "Greenstone" or "nephrite". Pounamu in Maori.
It is highly valued for ornamentation, because of its toughness, it is not fragile.
It has been used as a replacement for steel as a edge material in a drill, and in a spokeshave.
The Maori were skilled in fashioning the material, and a piece of pounamu would be carried along with a piece of a grindstone, when on a journey. When the party stopped for a spell, the pounamu and the grindstone would be produced and some more work done on the shape. Quite similar to scrimshaw of the old sailors.
There are several varieties, including one Bowenite, which is almost transparent.
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∙ 9y agoJade is a beautiful mineral. It is used for decorations, in rings, necklaces, and as knives, scrapers and as other types of tools.
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Is jade a mineral or a rock?
A jade is actually both a mineral and a rock.
What is the mineral group of jade?
Jade is made up of two different silicate minerals whose names are Nephrite and Jadeite, according to the Wikipedia article about Jade.
What are some words with mineral in them?
Jade, emeralds, salt (under microscope), ruby, sapphire, diamond, sulfur, turquoise
How hard is a jade on the mohs scale of mineral hardness?
A pearl is composed of the mineral aragonite which has a hardness of 3.5-4.0.
Can you find jade the rock or mineral in Washington state?
Jadeite, one of the minerals recognized as the gemstone jade, can be found several miles east of Clearlake, and in Skagit County, Washington.
Is jade a mineral or a rock?
A jade is actually both a mineral and a rock.
Is jade a less valuable mineral than gold?
yes jade is an less valuable mineral than gold
What mineral starts with j?
Jade
What are 5 uses of mineral talc?
Five uses of the mineral talc: 1. talcum powder 2. facial makeup 3. ceramics 4. paint 5. sculptures
What is the state stone of Alaska?
The Official state rock is Jade and the Official mineral is Gold.
What is the streak of the mineral Jasper?
The streak of Jade is white.
What is the properties and uses of the mineral phosphate?
the properties and uses of the mineral
What is the mineral group of jade?
Jade is made up of two different silicate minerals whose names are Nephrite and Jadeite, according to the Wikipedia article about Jade.
What house plant uses more carbon dioxide Jade or Geranium?
Jade
What is Wyoming's state mineral?
Wyoming does not have an official state mineral. However, jade is Wyoming's official state gem stone.
What are some words with mineral in them?
Jade, emeralds, salt (under microscope), ruby, sapphire, diamond, sulfur, turquoise
Is a toothpick a mineral?
No, generally toothpicks are made of wood, which is not a mineral. Toothpicks can, however, be made of tough minerals like jade, or various metals.
