Chinese Qiemo Nephrite Jade Rock Study Sample Sugar Jade 76g

Description: This sample is a mountain stream-sourced nephrite jade rough rock pebble from the Qiemo mine in Western China. Nephrite jades from China are typically named after their places of origin. Qiemo jade, for instance, refers to nephrite jade produced in Qiemo County, Bazhou Prefecture, Western China. Most of the finest nephrite jade on today's market comes from Qiemo. The main types of Qiemo jade include sugar white jade, sugar jade, mutton-fat white jade, white jade, green jade, cyan-white jade, and yellow jade, with a small amount of high-quality Gobi jade and Mida jade. The most renowned type of Qiemo jade is sugar white jade. The best quality sugar white jade produced so far is from Qiemo County, generally surpassing sugar white jade from other sources. Additionally, sugar cyan-white jade has a larger output. Most of the mountain materials from Qiemo contain 'sugar'. Qiemo jade is relatively fine in quality, with good oiliness, making it the best mountain-sourced jade, second only to river-sourced jade. Characteristics of Qiemo jade include: - Often accompanied by 'sugar' colors, which tend to aggregate. - Very oily and delicate in texture. - Vibrant colors, visually pleasing. - High hardness, with slightly less toughness in yellowish material, but otherwise excellent. Even in sugar jades, Qiemo's old pits with red 'sugar' still lead the pack. Specifications: - Weight: 76g - Dimensions: 23 x 42 x 55mm - Density: 2.93 or 7617/2603 (determined through the hydrostatic method), confirming its authenticity as nephrite jade. For collectors of nephrite jade, authentic rough rock samples help them familiarize themselves with different nephrite jades from various mines. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY ---

Price: 155 USD

Location: Monroe Township, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-10-09T03:14:51.000Z

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