JADEITE

'Jadeite' The Jewel of Heaven

Polish

Rough

The fact of JADEITE

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

(NaAl (SiO3)2

MOHS HARDNESS

6.5 - 7.00

Mineral

Pyroxene

BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE

Jewel of wealth "Jewel of Heaven" according to Chinese beliefs classified as the lord of all precious stones

QUALITY FACTORS

Color

The most popular kind of jade is dark fresh green jade.

Clarity

Transparent to opaque gemstone with a dull luster and translucen.

Cut

Usually cut into cabochons for use in rings and other jewelry.