- Jade - Wikipedia
Jade is an umbrella term for two different types of decorative rocks used for jewelry or ornaments Jade is often referred to by either of two different silicate mineral names: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium in the amphibole group of minerals), or jadeite (a silicate of sodium and aluminum in the pyroxene group of minerals) [1]
- What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone - GIA
Jade is the official gem for the 12th anniversary The philosopher wrote that jade is like virtue and its brightness represents heaven The traditional jade flat disc with a hole in the middle, known as a “bi,” symbolizes heaven The character for jade is one of the oldest in written Chinese, dating to 2950 BC
- The Different Types Of Jade And What They All Look Like
Jade is a beautiful and fascinating stone that has been cherished for thousands of years We’ll be looking into the different types of jade, highlighting their unique qualities and importance Each type of jade has its own special color, texture, and history
- Jade Healing Properties, Meanings, and Uses - Crystal Vaults
Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years For primitive peoples in the British Isles, its toughness, and ability to polish and sharpen made it a favored stone for axe heads, knives and weapons
- Jade | Properties, Uses History | Britannica
jade, either of two tough, compact, typically green gemstones that take a high polish Both minerals have been carved into jewelry, ornaments, small sculptures, and utilitarian objects from earliest recorded times The more highly prized of the two jadestones is jadeite; the other is nephrite
- Jade: A beautiful and durable material of nephrite or jadeite
"Jade" is a cultural term used for a very durable material that has been fashioned into tools, sculptures, jewelry, gemstones, and other objects for over 5,000 years It was first used to manufacture ax heads, weapons, and tools for scraping and hammering because of its toughness
- All About Jade - AMNH
Thousands of years ago, people from opposite sides of the world discovered this rare rock First, it was | used to make tools Later, it was used for precious objects of art and worship What makes jade so special that people have used it for so long, and in so many different ways?
- Jade - International Colored Gemstone Association
Jade – a gemstone of unique symbolic energy, and unique in the myths that surround it With its beauty and wide-ranging expressiveness, jade has held a special attraction for mankind for thousands of years
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