Jade · Jadeite

Black Jadeite

Black jadeite, the old chloromelanite, is iron-rich dark material that takes a hard black polish. It is the classic 'black jade' of men's jewellery, frequently imitated by dyed chalcedony and serpentine.

Colour
grey

Transparency
Opaque

RI
1.660–1.680

SG
3.25–3.40

Mohs
6.5–7.0

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