The English word jade is derived from the Spanish term piedra de ijada (aka loin stone). It has been used and sought after in China since 5000 B.C. because it was harder and more resistant than any other stone at that time. Jade has been thought to be 1 stone. However, jade is actually 2 stones, not 1! Well, what do you know...lol. It is a combination of Jadeite and Nephrite. The difference, you ask? Jadeite has aluminum (Al) in it's chemical composition. Nephrite has magnesium (Mg). Jadeite is rarer, thus more valuable than Nephrite.
Jade has been known to have a beneficial effect on all glandular functions, it lowers fever and it has a detoxifying effect on the body by stimulating the kidneys.
Jade has been known to have a beneficial effect on all glandular functions, it lowers fever and it has a detoxifying effect on the body by stimulating the kidneys.
| Jadeite | Jade | Nephrite |
|---|---|---|
| NaAlSi2O6 | Chemistry | Ca2(Mg,Fe)5(OH)2(Si4O11)2 |
pure jade= white with impurities= green, red, yellow, pink, white, violet, orange, blue-green and brown | Colors | green, creamy white, beige, yellow, blue, black and often contains veins of color |
| axes, knives, weapons, ornamentation, carvings, and jewelry | Uses | jewelry, carvings, bowls, vases, symbolic ornaments, axes, knives and weapons |
*Impurities include : Calcium(Ca), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), and Manganese(Mn).
BEWARE!: When Jade is sold under names such as New Jade, Korean Jade, Stygian Jade, Pagoda stone, Mexican Jade, and Indian Jade, it is likely to be a fake! Also make sure the jade hasn't been dyed. If it has, it was initially poor quality jade.
Whew! That was fun!BEWARE!: When Jade is sold under names such as New Jade, Korean Jade, Stygian Jade, Pagoda stone, Mexican Jade, and Indian Jade, it is likely to be a fake! Also make sure the jade hasn't been dyed. If it has, it was initially poor quality jade.
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