- Jadeite - Wikipedia
Jadeite is formed only in the subduction zones of continental margins, where rock undergoes metamorphism at high pressure but relatively low temperature Jadeite is the principal mineral making up the most valuable form of jade, a precious stone particularly prized in China
- Jadeite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society
Understanding jadeite’s value and characteristics is essential for collectors, jewelry enthusiasts, and gemstone investors alike This comprehensive guide explores the fascinating world of the jadeite gemstone, from its historical significance to modern jewelry applications
- Jadeite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value More
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 | Metamorphic, Pyroxene, Jadeite | Britannica
Jadeite, 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
- What Is Jade Gemstone | Jade Stone – GIA
Jadeite’s beauty hides under a crusty brown or yellow oxidized “skin ” This 1041-gram jadeite boulder is sawn and marked for further cutting Jade has its cultural roots in the smoke-dimmed caves and huts that sheltered prehistoric humans
- Jadeite Gemstone Information - GemSelect
The main source of jadeite is Myanmar (Burma), which is also the main source of imperial jadeite However, imperial jadeite has also been found in Guatemala Jadeite is also found in Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey, Cuba and the USA
- Jadeite: The mineral Jadeite information and pictures
Detailed description, properties, locality information guide about the pyroxene jade mineral jadeite
- Jadeite - AGTA
Because of its smooth even texture, both jadeite and nephrite have long been a preferred material for carving The most common shape is the flat donut-shaped disc called a pi, which is commonly worn as a necklace The finest jadeite stones are usually cut into smooth dome shapes called cabochons
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