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Green jade-like cabochon pendant

Unidentified green gem; possibly jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆) or nephrite (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂)

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Small polished, opaque-to-translucent green cabochon with a vitreous-to-waxy luster. Jadeite has Mohs hardness 6.5–7; nephrite 6–6.5; the image is insufficient to distinguish either from other green stones or glass.

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At a glance

Common name: Green jade-like cabochon pendant
Scientific name: Unidentified green gem; possibly jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆) or nephrite (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂)
Category: gemstone
Identified: October 12, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $2–$30 as an unverified small pendant; genuine jade quality and metal content can substantially change value.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If genuine jade, it formed through metamorphic processes: jadeite commonly in high-pressure subduction-zone rocks, and nephrite in metamorphic or metasomatic settings. Geological age depends on the source deposit; the pendant’s origin cannot be determined visually.

Uses & applications

Small jewelry pendant; jade is also valued for carvings, beads, and cultural artifacts.

Geological facts

Jade is a trade term for two distinct minerals, jadeite and nephrite, not a single mineral species.

Field identification & locations

The image shows a polished green bead set in gold-colored hardware, but no diagnostic texture is visible. Confirm with gemological testing; common jade sources include Myanmar, Guatemala, China, Canada, and New Zealand.