jadeite
Species: Jadeite
Mohs Hardness: 6.5 to 7 out of 10 Color: Semi-transparent to opaque, light to dark green, possibly with lighter or darker mottling. Fancy colored jadeite occurs in nearly all colors, including lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black, and gray. RI: 1.666 to 1.680 (+/- 0.008) (1.66 spot reading common) Birefringence: Usually not detectable SR/DR/AGG: AGG Fluorescence: Varies depending on color. SG: 3.34 (+0.06 / -0.09) Routine Treatments: Waxing Additional Enhancements: Bleaching, dyeing, polymer impregnation |