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Jade
“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.
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Characterization of “Orange Peel” Surface Microstructure of White Nephrite from Russia: A Unique Pseudomorph Pattern
Examines correlations between surface microstructures and the orange peel effect in Russian white nephrite, proposing a formation model and revealing distinctive microfeatures specific to the material.
Jade Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about jade's durability and how to care for your jade jewelry.
Jade Description
Modern gemologists use the word “jade” as a generic term for both nephrite and jadeite. These minerals have been linked throughout history.
Jade History and Lore
Jade has been cherished through the centuries. To the Chinese it is the
Rare Faceted Wurtzite
Strong Fluorescence in B-Jade Impregnated with Wax
The Chinese Soul in Contemporary Jewelry Design
Natural Radioactivity in Select Serpentinite-Related Nephrite Samples: A Comparison with Dolomite-Related Nephrite
Uses gamma-ray spectrometry to directly measure internal radioactivity in green nephrite from deposits in Poland, Russia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Gemological Characteristics of Coated Jadeite Jade
Burmese Jade: The Inscrutable Gem
