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Carved jade pendant

Likely nephrite jade, a calcium-magnesium amphibole; exact identity cannot be confirmed from the image

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Pale green, translucent-to-opaque polished carving with a waxy to vitreous luster; nephrite has interlocking fibrous crystals, Mohs hardness 6–6.5, and specific gravity about 2.9–3.1. The pictured certificate appears to describe it as jade, but does not establish its mineral identity here.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Jade forms through metamorphic processes, commonly in high-pressure, fluid-rich settings; jade deposits range from hundreds of millions to billions of years old. The pendant has been carved and polished from natural stone.

Uses & applications

Used mainly for jewelry, ornament, and collecting; jade has also been fashioned into tools and ceremonial objects.

Geological facts

“Jade” refers chiefly to two distinct minerals: nephrite and jadeite, which can look similar but differ in composition and structure.

Field identification & locations

Check for natural texture and heft, but visual inspection cannot reliably distinguish nephrite, jadeite, or imitations; gemological testing is needed. Jade is found in China, Myanmar, Canada, New Zealand, and other regions.