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What is the Hardness of Jadeite on the Mohs scale of hardness?
6.5 - 7.0
What is the least prevalent mineral found in the body?
Until recent years jadeite has been something of a mystery mineral, but we now know of primary sources in Guatemala as well as several California occurrences of white or grayish jadeite. Boulders in which a few small freestanding crystals have been seen occur in San Benito Co., California, with additional finds in Clear Creek, between New Idria and Hernandez. All Mexican jadeite is in artifacts, from unknown sources. The record price for a single piece of jadeite jewelry was set at the November 1997 Christie's Hong Kong sale: Lot 1843, the "Doubly Fortunate" necklace of 27 approximately .5 mm jadeite beads sold for US$9.3 million The worlds most rare mineral is jadeite.
Where was jadeite discovered?
jade can be found at the very north of mongolia, or the hole east coast
What is the best way to detect treated polymer impregnated jadeite jade when shopping for jadeite jewelry?
The very best way to detect polymer impregnated jadeite is to have GIA (Gemological Instituate of America)to test the jadeite and issue a certificate indicating that no signs of polymer impregnation. All reputable dealers will sell jade subject to a GIA inspection. Do not purchase an expensive piece of jade without a certificate unless you are purchasing from Mason-Kay Jewelers who only sell untreated jade and have the same type of machine that GIA has and will issue their own certificate. Do not accept other certification unless you are willing to also accept the risk.
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 is the scientific name for jadeite?
The scientific name for Jadeite is Jadeiteatelia. Thank you for using answer.com
What countries is Jadeite from?
There are many countries that produce a form of Jadeite. Countries that one might readily find the Jadeite stone is China, New Zealand, Japan, and Burma.
What was the importance of the Mayan civilization?
There were two types of Jade: Nephrite and Jadeite. Jadeite was rarer, so it meant more to the Mayans. Jadeite symbolized three things: Eternal love, Eternity, and Immortality. It was even more valuable than gold!
What is Jadeite used for?
Jadeite can be used for jewelry and sculptures. It can also be used for making dishes and other useful items.
What is a characteristic of jadeite?
The characteristic of jadeite it is the same of quartz green Aventurine with the only different the grade quartz is 7 more strong than jadeite grade 6.5 the Olmec quartz green Aventurine the value is more that jadeite... Because it's very rare in the world Olmec mask quartz 1 carat can cost over one milliom Dollars $1,000000 dollars ... In today market because it's rare.
What is the Hardness of Jadeite on the Mohs scale of hardness?
6.5 - 7.0
What is the name of the great Mayan ceremonial center located in Guatemala?
Jadeite
What mineral is yellow and metallic?
Jadeite USD $3 + Million/Carat Until recent years jadeite has been something of a mystery mineral, but we now know of primary sources in Guatemala as well as several California occurrences of white or grayish jadeite. Boulders in which a few small freestanding crystals have been seen occur in San Benito Co., California, with additional finds in Clear Creek, between New Idria and Hernandez. All Mexican jadeite is in artifacts, from unknown sources. The record price for a single piece of jadeite jewelry was set at the November 1997 Christie's Hong Kong sale: Lot 1843, the "Doubly Fortunate" necklace of 27 approximately .5 mm jadeite beads sold for US$9.3 million
What is the least prevalent mineral found in the body?
Until recent years jadeite has been something of a mystery mineral, but we now know of primary sources in Guatemala as well as several California occurrences of white or grayish jadeite. Boulders in which a few small freestanding crystals have been seen occur in San Benito Co., California, with additional finds in Clear Creek, between New Idria and Hernandez. All Mexican jadeite is in artifacts, from unknown sources. The record price for a single piece of jadeite jewelry was set at the November 1997 Christie's Hong Kong sale: Lot 1843, the "Doubly Fortunate" necklace of 27 approximately .5 mm jadeite beads sold for US$9.3 million The worlds most rare mineral is jadeite.
Who made the jade cabbage?
The jadeite cabbage in the National Museum of Tai-Peh is anonymous.
Where was jadeite discovered?
jade can be found at the very north of mongolia, or the hole east coast
How much harder is jadeite compared to a diamond?
well I'm no exspert but I tell you this jade is prety strong because I own a jade brasalet that I both at macy's and I had bit it unpurpusly and is ok. it cosme 300.00 usd. worth Avery penny of it . Because there are different grade and sort of jadeite, it's varies. However, if to be put in general term of a grading scale. If diamond is 10, then grade A green jadeite is about 6.5.
