gemstone

Jade Ring

Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2) or Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)

Hardness: 6-7 on the Mohs scale. Color: various shades of green, white, lavender. Luster: Vitreous to greasy. Crystal structure: Monoclinic. Cleavage: Good in two directions (nephrite is notoriously tough due to interlocking microfibers). Specific gravity: 2.9-3.4

Hardness: 6-7 on the Mohs scale
Color: various shades of green, white, lavender
Luster: Vitreous to greasy

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

Formed under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions in subduction zones or metasomatic environments involving serpentinized peridotites.

Uses & applications

Primarily used in high-end fine jewelry, ornamental carvings, talismans, and traditional decorative arts.

Geological facts

Jade has been prized in Chinese culture for over 8,000 years, symbolizing purity, status, and moral integrity. The term jade encompasses two distinct mineral species: jadeite and nephrite.

Field identification & locations

Identified by its intense toughness, sub-conchoidal fracture, and characteristic dense green coloration. Found prominently in Myanmar, China, Guatemala, and British Columbia, Canada.

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