Jade · Nephrite

Yellow-Brown Nephrite

Yellow-brown nephrite is weathered, iron-stained material in warm honey tones, used mainly for carvings. It shares the family's toughness and greasy lustre.

Colour
brown

Transparency
Opaque

RI
1.606–1.632

SG
2.90–3.10

Mohs
6.0–6.5

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Yellow-Brown Nephrite

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