General Information
Common Name
Jade
Species
Jade
Jade Colors
-
Bi-color -
White -
Pink -
Yellow -
Red -
Purple -
Orange -
Multi-color -
Gray -
Brown -
Blue -
Black
Alternate Names
Lavender Jadeite, New Blue Jade
Countries of Origin
Canada; Myanmar; United States of America (the); Korea (the Republic of); Unknown; China; Russian Federation (the); Brazil; Mexico; Thailand; India
Enhancement
Bleached And Impregnated
Jade is often impregnated with wax to disguise fractures and improve its polish appearance. On other occasions, it may be dyed or heated to produce or improve color.
Common Name
Bleached And Impregnated
Refractive Index
1.666-1.68
Tolerance:(+0.008/-0.008)
Tolerance:(+0.008/-0.008)
Fluorescence
SWUV: Variable
LWUV: Variable
LWUV: Variable
Specific Gravity
3.25
Inclusions
Type B jadeite has been bleached in acid to remove staining and then it has been impregnated with wax or polymers. It will show etch boundaries between the individual crystal grains.Advanced lab testing is usually required to detect polymer impregnation.
Stability
Good