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Jade |
Jade is the name given for two different gemstones; Jadeite and Nephrite (the Jadeite is both the rarer and thus, more precious than Nephrite). There are many shades of green, off-white, pink, reddish, orange, blue lavender, tan, gray and black. Jadeite is multi-colored, whereas much of the nephrite is bold green, white and black. Jade is said to have the power to cure kidney ailments. In fact, the term nephrite is derived from the Spanish term for hip stone, piedra de ijada. All jade should be kept away from intense heat and acids. It also stimulates creativity while creating harmony. Since ancient times in China, Jade "yu" has been regarded as the royal gemstone. It is the state gemstone of AK.
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