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Jade · Nephrite

Black Nephrite

Black Nephrite — Nephrite

Black nephrite is the iron-rich, nearly opaque end of the amphibole jades, taking a soft oily black polish. Tougher and more wearable than most black ornamental stones, it anchors men's jade jewellery.

Colour
grey
Transparency
Opaque
RI
1.606–1.632
SG
2.90–3.10
Mohs
6.0–6.5
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