mineral

Green aventurine jade-style cabochon (likely dyed chalcedony or glass imitation)

Quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂; exact material is uncertain from the image

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Bright translucent green, highly polished, opaque-to-translucent cabochon with carved floral patterns; quartz/chalcedony has Mohs hardness 6.5–7, vitreous-to-waxy luster, and no cleavage. The unusually uniform neon color may indicate dyeing or a glass imitation rather than natural jade.

Identified August 15, 2026More mineral →

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At a glance

Common name: Green aventurine jade-style cabochon (likely dyed chalcedony or glass imitation)
Scientific name: Quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂; exact material is uncertain from the image
Category: mineral
Identified: August 15, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $5–$30 if dyed chalcedony, aventurine, or glass; roughly $30–$200+ if verified natural jade, depending on quality and provenance.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If chalcedony, it formed from silica-rich fluids filling cavities in volcanic rock, commonly during the Cenozoic or older hydrothermal events; green color may come from chromium, nickel, or dye. If jade, it would be nephrite (actinolite–tremolite) or jadeite, formed by metamorphism in subduction zones.

Uses & applications

Used as a carved pendant, ornamental cabochon, or inexpensive jewelry; genuine jade can be valuable, while dyed chalcedony and glass are primarily decorative.

Geological facts

Natural jade typically has subtler green variation and a fibrous or granular texture; glass often shows bubbles and scratches more readily. A refractive-index, specific-gravity, and microscopic examination is needed for reliable identification.

Field identification & locations

Common possibilities include Chinese carved nephrite, dyed green chalcedony, aventurine quartz, or molded glass; hardness and magnification tests help distinguish them. Avoid assuming jade based on color alone.