- 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 Jadeite and nephrite differ in both chemical composition and crystalline structure Jadeite is a
- The Different Types Of Jade And What They All Look Like
Learn about the various types of jade, their unique qualities, and where to find them in this comprehensive guide
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