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Jade
types of jade
Jadeite
more costly
Lavender is the next most valuable color
“moss-in-snow jade,” which is translucent white with bright green veining, patches, or spots
apple jade,” which is an intense yellowish green
Imperial Jade most costly almost transparent with a vibrant emerald-green color
op-quality jadeite is rare. Vivid, sleek, and translucent, magnificent jadeite commands some of the highest prices among gems in today’s international mark
kingfisher jade,” with a green color that’s only slightly less vivid than Imperial;
more dense
jadeite’s ability to withstand breakage was one of its major advantages.
Jadeite Jade Quality Factors
transparency
Jadeite’s transparency ranges from completely opaque to semitransparent
east desirable jadeites are completely opaque or have opaque or cloudy patches that break up their transparency.
The best jadeite is semitransparent, meaning the text you can read through it would be slightly blurred
texture
Jadeite’s texture can be fine, medium, or coarse, depending on variations in crystal size and hardness.
colour
Comes in lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black, and gray. Most desirable colour is Green
colour meanings
Black Jade emanates strong, protective energies to ward off negative assault, physical or psychological, including self limitation.
Blue Jade calms the mind, encouraging peace and reflection, and is valuable in promoting visions and dreams.
Brown Jade is grounding. It connects to the earth and provides comfort and reliability.
Lavender Jade alleviates emotional hurt and provides spiritual nourishment. Its energy is of the highest etheric spectrum.
Orange Jade brings joy and teaches the interconnectedness of all beings. It is energetic and quietly stimulating.
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cheaper
softer
cultures
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uses
n the early days of its history, when it was used to fashion tools and weapons,