jadeite

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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)

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jadeite facts

Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, Global Gemology & Appraisals

There are two different types of jade:  jadeite and nephrite.

Jadeite occurs in nearly all colors, including green, white, black, lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, and gray.

The most valuable color of jadeite is known as "imperial jade", which is a fine, emerald green color with a beautiful translucence.

​Jade has deep cultural roots in Chinese culture and is often carved into symbolic figures such as Buddhas or pierced discs.

Jade is tough, but not hard.  Jade is a relatively soft gem, making them great gems for carving.  However, jade is very tough (i.e. difficult to break) and was used as knives and axe heads.

​Jade is the 12th wedding anniversary gemstone.
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Type A Jade

Untreated jadeite (can be routinely waxed)

​TYPE B JADE

Acid bleached, polymer-impregnated jadeite

​TYPE C JADE

Dyed jadeite

​TYPE B + C JADE

Acid bleached, dyed & impregnated jadeite

jadeite spectrum

untreated jadeite

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dyed jadeite

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jadeite gallery

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