Crystal small fish

💗：Size: 25x17 mm

💗：weight:7-9 g

💗：Science & Origin of Jade

Jade is a name used to describe 2 different minerals, the first of which is Nephrite, a calcium magnesium silicate with a hardness of 6. It is most commonly found in shades of pale to dark green and typically contains yellowish hues, but can also display hues of  white, grey, brown, and black. Nephrite is most commonly found in New Zealand within Serpentine deposits and along the edges of water sources. It’s also commonly found in Australia, Russia, China, Taiwan, Canada, Zimbabwe and USA (Alaska and Wyoming). The second mineral known as "Jade" is Jadeite, which is a sodium aluminum silicate with a hardness of 6.5-7. Jadeite has a less glassy luster than Nephrite; appearing more dull and waxy with more vivid colorations. Although it is most commonly found in green, it can also occur in white, orange, yellow, grey, black, and lavender formations. Its first recorded discovery was by conquistadors in Mesoamerica and was brought back to Europe. The primary source of Jadeite is Burma but it also has localities in Japan, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, Canada, Turkey, Cuba, Russia, South America, and USA. The best way to distinguish between Nephrite and Jadeite is through a "chime test". When tapped with a hard object (chime) Nephrite will let out a musical tone while Jadeite will not.