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Jade · Jadeite

White Jadeite

White Jadeite — Jadeite

White jadeite is the pure, chromophore-free base of the species, valued for soapy translucency and as the canvas for two-tone carvings. Do not confuse it with 'mutton fat', which is nephrite.

Colour
orange
Transparency
Opaque
RI
1.660–1.680
SG
3.25–3.40
Mohs
6.5–7.0
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