gemstone

Green jade or aventurine bead bracelet

Most likely nephrite jade (aggregated amphibole, Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂) or green aventurine (quartz, SiO₂); exact identification requires testing

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Translucent to semi-translucent rounded beads, medium to dark green, vitreous-to-waxy luster, with cloudy internal texture. Jade hardness is about 6–6.5 Mohs; aventurine is about 7. The gray-green bead may be a different stone or metal-accented bead.

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At a glance

Common name: Green jade or aventurine bead bracelet
Scientific name: Most likely nephrite jade (aggregated amphibole, Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂) or green aventurine (quartz, SiO₂); exact identification requires testing
Category: gemstone
Identified: September 16, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

About $5–$30 if common aventurine/dyed stone or glass; $30–$200+ for confirmed, attractive nephrite jade, with substantially higher prices for exceptional jade.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Jade forms by metamorphism in subduction-zone rocks; aventurine forms in silica-rich veins and metamorphic environments. The bracelet is human-shaped and polished, so its geological age cannot be determined.

Uses & applications

Used for jewelry, carving, ornaments, and spiritual/collecting purposes. Commercial value depends strongly on whether the material is genuine jade, dyed quartz, glass, or another imitation.

Geological facts

The image cannot reliably distinguish jade from aventurine or dyed chalcedony. Natural jade commonly shows fibrous interlocking texture rather than obvious quartz sparkles.

Field identification & locations

Likely candidates include nephrite jade, green aventurine, chrysoprase, dyed chalcedony, or glass. Check with a loupe, scratch test on an inconspicuous area, specific gravity, and—ideally—refractive-index testing; do not scratch valuable beads. The Loire region near 47.3°N, 2.1°E does not specifically indicate a natural jade source, so this is probably imported jewelry material.