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What is the most valuable color of jadeite?
What is the texture of jadeite that is highly valued?
What is the term for jadeite with a coarse texture?
What is the characteristic of nephrite that makes it more resistant to fracturing?
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What is the term for a gemstone jewelry carved entirely from a single piece of rough?
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What is the term for uneven distribution of color against a contrasting background?
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What is the main polishing center for jadeite from around the world?
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What is the term for rough nephrite recovered from alluvial deposits?
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What is the most sought-after color of nephrite?
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What is the characteristic of jadeite that makes it exceptional?
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What is the primary reason why jadeite's color is highly valued?
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What is the main difference between jadeite and nephrite in terms of their toughness?
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Why is it important to identify the type of jade treatment?
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What is the main purpose of using the terms 'Old mine' and 'New mine' in jade trade?
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Why is it important to distinguish between jadeite and its imitations?
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What is the primary characteristic of Imperial jadeite?
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What is the main reason why jadeite is highly valued in Asia?
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What is the main difference between jadeite and nephrite in terms of their colors?
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What is the primary purpose of using the term 'Hololith' in jade trade?
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What is the trade term for top quality white nephrite?
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What is a spot of color near the surface of a jadeite boulder, where the skin is thin enough to allow color to show through?
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What is a polished area on the surface of a jadeite boulder that allows the buyer to see the beyond the skin?
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What term is used for rough nephrite extracted directly form a primary deposit?
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What are the most common jade imitations today?
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Study Notes
Cultural Significance of Jade
- Jade has great cultural significance, especially in Asia, and has been treasured for thousands of years.
Types of Jade
- Type A, B, and C designations are used to describe the extent of jade treatment, mainly in Asia.
Qualities of Jadeite
- Jadeite's three most important qualities are color, transparency, and texture.
- The most valuable jadeite color is the intense green known as Imperial.
- Jadeite can also be lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black, or gray.
Nephrite
- Nephrite's interlocking fibrous structure makes it more resistant to fracturing.
- The most sought-after nephrite color is white rather than green.
Valuable Jadeite
- The most valuable jadeite has color that's evenly distributed, uniform, and strong.
Imitations
- Glass and plastic are today's most common jade imitations.
- Jade substitutes are neither jadeite nor nephrite, so they should not be called "jade."
Jade Industry
- China is the main polishing center for jadeite from around the world.
Key Terms
- Hololith: Gemstone jewelry carved entirely from a single piece of rough.
- New mine: Trade term for jadeite with coarse texture.
- Old mine: Trade term for jadeite with very fine texture.
- Imperial: Trade name for finest-quality, semi-transparent jadeite with even, vivid green coloration.
- River jade: Rough nephrite recovered from alluvial deposits.
- Mottling: An uneven distribution of color against a contrasting background.
Cultural Significance of Jade
- Jade has great cultural significance, especially in Asia, and has been treasured for thousands of years.
Types of Jade
- Type A, B, and C designations are used to describe the extent of jade treatment, mainly in Asia.
Qualities of Jadeite
- Jadeite's three most important qualities are color, transparency, and texture.
- The most valuable jadeite color is the intense green known as Imperial.
- Jadeite can also be lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, black, or gray.
Nephrite
- Nephrite's interlocking fibrous structure makes it more resistant to fracturing.
- The most sought-after nephrite color is white rather than green.
Valuable Jadeite
- The most valuable jadeite has color that's evenly distributed, uniform, and strong.
Imitations
- Glass and plastic are today's most common jade imitations.
- Jade substitutes are neither jadeite nor nephrite, so they should not be called "jade."
Jade Industry
- China is the main polishing center for jadeite from around the world.
Key Terms
- Hololith: Gemstone jewelry carved entirely from a single piece of rough.
- New mine: Trade term for jadeite with coarse texture.
- Old mine: Trade term for jadeite with very fine texture.
- Imperial: Trade name for finest-quality, semi-transparent jadeite with even, vivid green coloration.
- River jade: Rough nephrite recovered from alluvial deposits.
- Mottling: An uneven distribution of color against a contrasting background.
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This quiz explores the cultural significance of jade, its types, and qualities, particularly in Asia.
