Green (Nephrite) Jade Cab • A • Rectangle • 27 mm

A visually breathtaking achievement of exceptional craftsmanship made with Green Nephrite Jade. This top-quality cabochon meets the highest expectations of jewelers. The top jewelry-grade material was hand-selected. The impeccable cutting quality represents the superior craftsmanship of our experienced in-house master gem cutters. Ethical sourcing and production. Environmentally friendly and carbon neutral.

Description: Nephrite is a type of jade. Jade can refer to either of two different silicate minerals: nephrite (a silicate of calcium and magnesium), or jadeite. Nephrite consists of a microcrystalline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite. The higher the iron content, the greener the color. Green Nephrite Jade can be found in many countries. The famous New Zealand Greenstone is Nephrite too.

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• Color: Different shades of olive green to dark green, mixed together. Often the dark green colors appear as dots giving the stone a mottled appearance. Sometimes mixed with milky quartz.

• Origin: Peru

• Crystal Form/Structure: Nephrite consists of a microcrystalline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite.

• Hardness: 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale,

• Chakra: Heart Chakra

• Astrological Sign: Taurus, Gemini, Libra, and Aries - these signs also like the cooling touch and self-assured personality - have the capacity to develop on the core of the heart.

• Ethically mined and produced: Gemrock only buys from legal providers (paper trail). Our cabochons are exclusively produced by our in-house gem cutters. Our staff works under legal labor contracts, at higher than average salaries, and receives all labor benefits as well as excellence bonuses and a share in the companies’ profits.

• Environmentally friendly and carbon-neutral: Gemrock continuously works towards saving water and energy, and reducing waste along its entire production chain. The remaining impact is measured via carbon footprint evaluation and is neutralized by a reforestation project financed by a small percentage of our profits from each cabochon.

• Care Instructions: Clean your Nephrite Jade by wiping it with a dry cloth.

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• Hardness Test: Nephrite Jade is relatively hard with a hardness of 6.5 on the Mohs scale.