Is Cat's Eye Jade REALLY jade?! Washington Jade mine owner and expert clears the air on the cat's eye jade debate in this deep-dive into nephrite jade geology.
Calling on the gem trade --
I’m asking for more attention to be brought to the nomenclature of jade in its various forms from industry leaders and educators - for the sake of ethical sales and transparency toward the end consumer. See also this video ft. Lotus Gemology: • Jade for Gemologists -...
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*TIMESTAMPS*
1:11 Washington Jade Nephrite in the USA
1:41 How Washington Jade is Mined
2:42 What Does Jade Mean?
3:31 Actinolite Vs Tremolite
5:10 The Rarity of Blue Cat's Eye Jade
6:32 What is Nephrite Jade?
9:20 Is Quartz a Jade?
10:05 Is All Jade Tough?
11:11 Is Cat's Eye Jade Easier to Break than Nephrite Jade?
11:41 China Defines Jade
12:55 Cat's Eye Nephrite
14:53 Everything About Washington Jade
16:05 The Rarity of Gem-Grade Jade
17:07 Cats Eye Vs Regular Jade
18:08 Jordan's Opinion; Calling on the Industry
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