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Jade can be tough to identify; there are lots of things that look exactly like it. Strong suspicion is often warranted. Firstly, did you find the rock in a known jade-producing area? That's a good sign. Second and thirdly, jade is hard, and very tough, a hammer is going to bounce right off it. Lastly, the best way to positively identify jade or any other gem is by consulting an expert. Find a local gem and mineral club, or a museum, or a university earth science department. Or, as a last resort, if you have none of the above, try to find a competent gemologist.
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∙ 13y agoTake it to a local jeweler whom you trust.
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What type of rock is a jade?
Jade is a metamorphic rock
Is jade a mineral or a rock?
A jade is actually both a mineral and a rock.
Can jade be found in Illinois?
No, Jade can not be found in Illinois.
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.
Where was mostly found the precious rock that the early Maori hunted for?
The precious rock that the early Maori hunted for was pounamu, better known as jade. The Maori used the strong rock for weapons.
Do You Know Who Jade is?
jade is an actor
What is Alaska's State Rock?
Alaska does not have an Official State Rock. It has Jade as the State Gem and Gold as the State Mineral.
The official rock of British Columbia?
It is jade.
What is a valuable rock that starts with J?
Jade
Is pounamu rock a type of igneous rock?
Pounamu is the Maori name for several types of hard, durable and highly valued nephrite jade and bowenite found in New Zealand, thanks to Wikipedia. It is found only on the South Island.Be aware, however, that as nephrite jade is, by definition, a mixture of amphiboles with an interlocking microcrystalline structure, pure actinolite or pure tremolite minerals, it is therefore not jade.
What is the state stone of Alaska?
The Official state rock is Jade and the Official mineral is Gold.
Who discovered jade?
Jade was not discovered it was found by the Mayans in East Asia
