Modern mineralogy defines jade in two categories, Jadeite and Nephrite.
Jadeite Composition : pyroxene silicate of sodium and aluminium. Colours : various grays of greens, whites and pinks. Mohs scale (hardness) : 6.5-7
Jadeite
Composition : pyroxene silicate of sodium and aluminium.
Colours : various grays of greens, whites and pinks.
Mohs scale (hardness) : 6.5-7
Nephrite Composition : amphibole silicate of calcium, magnesium and iron. Colours : white, yellow, blue-green, green and black. Mohs scale (hardness) : 6-6.5
Nephrite
Composition : amphibole silicate of calcium, magnesium and iron.
Colours : white, yellow, blue-green, green and black.
Mohs scale (hardness) : 6-6.5
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