How to Identify Jade in a Simple Way

The easiest way to identify jade is to use one of these two methods:

1. Scratch a piece of real jade across a piece of glass, which will leave scratches on the glass, while the jade itself will remain intact (with the exception of Ciu jade).

2. Cover the jade with a layer of plastic and burn it with fire, and you will find that the plastic, which is very flammable, will not melt or burn.

The identification of jade is based on the color, quality and nature of the jade. Whether it is white jade, topaz, green jade or jasper, its jade color must be distinctive, not evil, not gray and Yuan miscellaneous color is the best. Identify jade, the main prevention to nitrate as white jade.

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The Four Great Jades

1. Hetian Jade: The mineral composition of Hetian Jade is dominated by tremolite and actinolite, which are of different hues, such as white, lime green, black and yellow. Jade is translucent and has a waxy luster after polishing. The economic value of Hotan Jade is assessed on the basis of the purity of its color and texture. Its main varieties are: white jade, white jade, green-white jade, green jade, yellow jade, sugar jade and ink jade.

2. Dokuroku: The mine of Dokuroku is located in the northern suburb of Nanyang City, "Dushan", also known as "Nanyang Jade". Dokuroku Jade is a plagioclase jade with a fine and pure texture, greasy or glassy luster, good polishing performance, transparency and more than three shades of multi-colored jade, colorful. The main varieties are: white jade, green jade, green-white jade, purple jade, yellow jade, hibiscus red jade, nephrite jade and miscellaneous jade colors.

3. Cui Jade: Named after the main production area in Cuiyan County, Liaoning Province. It is greenish green, yellowish green, pale white, translucent, and has a waxy luster after polishing. The jade used in the Hongshan culture of the Neolithic period was produced in the Fine Jade Ditch in Xiuyan County, and is commonly known as Old Jade, a tremolite nephrite. Most of the jade objects unearthed in the tomb of the Shang dynasty's Wuhao are similar to the jade produced in the Wagou mine in Xiuyan.

4, turquoise: turquoise is one of the ancient jade, as early as in ancient Egypt has been known to people, it is regarded as a mysterious thing. Anciently known as "Jingzhou stone" or "Xiangyang Dianzi". It has different shades of blue and green colors and a waxy luster. Hubei produced high-quality turquoise, famous in China and abroad, its jade crafts loved by the people, selling well in countries around the world.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Jade