mineral
Yellow Jade (or Carnelian / Chalcedony)
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Bright orange-yellow to golden. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Transparency: Translucent to semi-opaque. Cleavage: None. Specific gravity: ~2.6.
- Hardness
- 6
- Color
- Bright orange-yellow to golden
- Luster
- Vitreous to waxy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on Mohs scale. Color: Bright orange-yellow to golden. Luster: Vitreous to waxy. Transparency: Translucent to semi-opaque. Cleavage: None. Specific gravity: ~2.6.
Formation & geological history
Formed through low-temperature hydrothermal deposition of silica within cavities of volcanic and sedimentary rocks.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in jewelry making for bead bracelets, necklaces, carved figurines, and decorative lapidary arts.
Geological facts
Yellow chalcedony, often marketed as yellow jade or orange aventurine, is a microcrystalline form of quartz. Highly polished round beads like these are very popular in holistic healing and crystal jewelry.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its warm orange-yellow translucent appearance, smooth polished finish, and hardness that easily resists scratching by a steel blade. Commonly mined in Brazil, India, Madagascar, and Uruguay.
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