[Jewelry making - Article 00060] - Re: [Orchid] What is Koren Jade ?

[David Barzilay Lord of the Rings]

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>     I would bet it is not Jadite, probably Nephrite, Serpentine,
>     Bowenite or something else. 

    Aaron, BOTH jadeite (correct spelling) AND nephrite are legitimately
    called 'jade.' David 

>              but usually Jade is only called Jade, and any other
>     (korean, california, whatever jade) is just a misnomer Many, many
>     other minerals are also called 'jade' incorrectly, but 'California
>     jade' IS nephrite jade. For example: 'Peking Jade' is green glass.
>     'Korean  Jade' and 'Hunan Jade' are serpentine.   

    One cannot simply make a determination based on the name which has
    been attached, as it's often WRONG. In addition, much jade today has
    been plastic impregnated (called 'B' jade) and it requires very
    sophisticated equipment to test. 

    My best source for all jade and jade information is always Mason-Kay
    in Denver. (They also HAVE the test equipment, and will test for a
    fee.) www.masonkay.com 

David Barzilay, G.G.
Lord of the Rings
607 S Hill St Ste 850
Los Angeles, CA 90014-1718
213-488-9157



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