Jadeite - Wikipedia
WEBJadeite is a pyroxene mineral with composition Na Al Si 2 O 6. It is hard ( Mohs hardness of about 6.5 to 7.0), very tough, and dense, with a specific gravity of about 3.4. It is found in a wide range of colors, but is most often found in shades of green or white.
Jadeite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
WEBJadeite Value. • The most significant value factors for jade gemstones are color, origin, and size. • The most valuable jade color is known as “imperial jade” and occurs only in jadeite. • Imperial jade is a green balanced between blue and yellow hues.
Jadeite, Jadite, or Jade-ite? A Beginner's Guide to Jadeite
WEBThe deeper you delve into jadeite collecting culture, the more you’ll start to hear about fake or faux, as well as “fantasy” jadeite, a term some collectors find condescending. While neither fake nor fantasy are considered authentic vintage jadeite (from a purist’s standpoint), there are key differences among them.
Jadeite | Metamorphic, Pyroxene, Jadeite | Britannica
WEBjadeite, gem-quality silicate mineral in the pyroxene family that is one of the two forms of jade (q.v.). The more prized of the two types of jade, jadeite (imperial jade) is usually found as transparent-to-opaque, compact, cryptocrystalline lenses, veins, or nodules.
Jadeite: The mineral Jadeite information and pictures
WEBDetailed description, properties, locality information guide about the pyroxene jade mineral jadeite.
Jadeite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More - Gem …
WEBMar 6, 2023 · Jadeite is one of the stones called “jade,” with nephrite, but jadeite is rarer, tougher, and more valuable. Learn all about jadeite’s meanings, history, pricing, and benefits!
Jadeite Meaning, Healing Properties, and Uses - The Crystal …
WEBJadeite, with its vibrant colors and unique properties, is highly prized and widely used in the world of jewelry and home decor. Its striking green hue, especially the coveted Imperial Jade, makes it a popular choice for creating exquisite jewelry pieces.
What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIA
WEB“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
Jadeite Gemstone Information - GemSelect
WEBJadeite Gemstone and Jewelry Information; Jade history and origin, how to identify jadeite, gemological properties, mythology, and caring for jadeite gems
Jadeite Jade Quality Factors - GIA
WEBJade is a spiritual stone with significant meaning that’s intricately woven into the Chinese culture. The price for fine-quality jadeite has risen dramatically along with China’s economic rise. The demand from those who can newly afford it has significantly outpaced the supply of this rare material.