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Jade
Jade is a semiprecious ornamental stone which is usually green but are sometimes whitish in color. The term “jade” is used to refer to two different types of metamorphic rocks – the nephrite and jadeite.
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How can you tell if it is jade?
Jade is an ornamental stone. The term jade is applied to two different metamorphic rocks that are made up of different silicate minerals:
Nephrite jade, consists of a microcrystaline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite (calcium-magnesium)-ferroactinolite (calcium-magnesium-iron). The middle member of this series with an intermediate composition is called actinolite (the silky fibrous mineral form is one form of asbestos). The higher the iron content the greener the colour.
Jadeitite, a rock consisting almost entirely of jadeite, a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The gem form of the mineral is a microcrystaline interlocking crystal matrix
What is the gemstone jade made out of?
There are two Jades, Nephrite and non-Nephrite.
Both Jades are made of Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Fluorine and Silicon
Jade has been discovered by various ancient civilizations independently throughout history, including the Chinese, Maya, Maori, and Olmec cultures. It is difficult to attribute the discovery of jade to a single person.
What is Lavender jade meaning?
Lavender Jade is said to bring one in touch with their emotions, especially the softer side. It is said to assist in honest communication and self control. It is often given as a gift to someone who has been hurt or disappointed by love.
"Color of jade?" One must assume you're asking about the stone. As with anything natural there will always be slight variations in color but jade is a green all of its own. Usually a lighter shade of green sometimes with a slight marbled appearance and it will never be transparent/glassy like emeralds or rubys etc.
green jade is a type of semi precious stone. they come in a variety of colours, but green is the most common.
Jade is a mineral composed of two different minerals, jadeite and nephrite. It is not considered a rock because it is not made up of a combination of different minerals like rocks are.
Jade forms through a metamorphic process, where intense pressure and heat transform pre-existing rocks into jadeite or nephrite minerals. The presence of elements like aluminum and silica during this process gives jade its characteristic green color. This transformation typically occurs deep within the Earth's crust over millions of years.
Nephrite jade is extremely abundant, and found all over the world. Mostly in Canada, but also China, New Zealand, USA, Taiwan, Russia.
Jadeite jade is much less abundant and therefore is much more expensive, found in mostly in Myanmar, and some in the USA.
Jade comes in many different shades such as green, orange, yellow and white. Only two types of jade are considered real: jadeite jade and nephrite jade and usually sourced from Myanmar, Mexico and Russia. Jadeite jade is available in a variety of colors and yellow jade is known as bright translucent yellow.
well im not sure if its right or not but i know Jade is another word for green and egg well is just an egg so it could mean a green egg :P:L
Jade is a name given to two metamorphic ornamental gem stones; nephrite and jadeite. Nephrite is softer than jadite and has less varity of colour. Nephrite varies from white to green, jadeite varies from blue through lavender to an emerald green. Nephrite is more abundant than jadeite which is only found in 11 places in the world. The rarest and historically most sought after jade is a jadeite of translucent emerald green.
Jade was undoubtedly found by humankind in prehistoric times, so it will never be known who was the first to focus their attention on it.
What are the five main types of jade?
Jade has six natural colors: green, lavender, red, yellow, white and black.
- Green is the most traditional and expensive color for jade. The green color varies from pale or yellowish green to Granny Smith apple green, its best color. Richard T. Liddicoat Jr. writes that in its finest green color it bears a close resemblance to emerald.
- Lavender jade can be quite dark - almost deep plum-purple, or be quite light and pale. Often, lavender jade exhibits a sugary texture.
- Red jade color range is from a lemon-yellow through beige to orange-brown to the best color: a pure red-brown. Today, red jade is often heated to increase 'redness'. This process, while permanent, impairs translucence and reduces the value of the jade.
- Yellow jade is the most affordable jade. And most of the yellow jade in the market today is real.
- White jade, or "pure" jade, can be found in a chalky, opaque white to a translucent gray-white. A good polish is essential.
- Black jade is usually nephrite and, in its finer qualities, is glassy black. Surface flecks are common and usually acceptable.
Can you find jade the rock or mineral in Washington state?
Yes, jade can be found in Washington state. Some notable locations where jade has been found include the Cascade Mountains and the Colville Indian Reservation. However, finding jade in Washington can be challenging as it is not as abundant as in other locations such as California or Wyoming.
