Jade,Genuine,3.84 Lbs Solid Rough,Cab or Carve

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Description ( revised ) We are classifying this beautiful 3.84 pound block of Jade and it is approx 3"x 31/2". This block is very solid, no fractures or flaws and the one picture shows an edge with the light coming through, this shows what a slab will look like, bright and lightgreen, if any one can identify it as a different type of Jade PLEASE let us know,we were told it was Siberian, this piece is an excellent piece for carving. We do our best to accurately describe all items we sell on ebay, many of these items are from estates and we try to verify them to the best of our ability and pass the information on to the bidders. CHECK OUT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS we have many more beautiful and unusual items up on auctions for a few more days in many different categories, just click on the "SEE SELLERS OTHER AUCTIONS" Jade The name Jade is applied to jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite is composed of microscopic interlocking crystals that produce a very tough material. Nephrite is actually not a mineral, but a variety of the mineral actinolite. The nephrite variety is composed of fibrous crystals inter-twinned in a tough compact mass. The emerald green jade called Imperial Jade is colored by chromium. The presence of iron produces other greens and brown, and manganese the violet colors. Nephrite is usually only green and creamy white, while read more