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Jade Ring
Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2) or Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6-7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Green, translucent to opaque, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Monoclinic, Cleavage: None (exceptionally tough and interlocking crystal structure), Specific gravity: 2.90 to 3.34.
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6-7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Green, translucent to opaque, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal structure: Monoclinic, Cleavage: None (exceptionally tough and interlocking crystal structure), Specific gravity: 2.90 to 3.34.
Formation & geological history
Formed under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions, typically in serpentinized peridotites or subduction zone environments over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for fine jewelry, carved ornaments, rings, bracelets, and historically for ceremonial weapons and artifacts.
Geological facts
Jade has been prized in East Asian, Mesoamerican, and New Zealand Maori cultures for thousands of years, symbolizing purity, status, and protection. It is uniquely tough and difficult to break due to its microcrystalline fibrous structure.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its rich green color, cool touch, high density, and extreme toughness. Common sources include Myanmar, China, Guatemala, and British Columbia, Canada.
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