Jade, jade, and chalcedony are all different.
Distinguish jadeite and chrysoprase based on texture
Distinguish jadeite and chrysoprase based on texture and color. Although both have the luster of glass, in comparison, the luster of jade is clearer and more translucent. The green color of jade is very bright and clear, and it has changes in emerald nature, colored roots, and color veins. Especially the green part usually has better water head, so there is a saying that "there is water in the dragon place". These characteristics are chrysoprase. What Chrysoprase does not have is that because it is a cryptocrystal, no structural features can be seen inside. There is no granular structure, no orange peel effect, and it is extremely delicate; while magnifying inside the jadeite, typical granular, columnar and other structures can be observed. , there is an obvious sense of unevenness.
The difference between nephrite and jade. Nephrite is a special aggregate composed of hornblende minerals. The color of nephrite is relatively uniform, including white, dark green, black green, etc., but no bright green. It has a greasy luster and no green properties. The refractive index is also slightly lower than jade.
The difference between Dushan jade and jadeite. Henan Dushan Jade is also called "Nanyang Jade". The green Dushan Jade is not bright enough. On the same jade article, various colors such as white, green, black-green and yellow-brown can coexist. Most Dushan jade has poor transparency, poor toughness, and brittle nature. The emerald-green Dushan Jade looks like jade at first glance. If you look closely, you will find that the emerald-green Dushan Jade has a granular structure or a dissolution-based structure, often with black spots. Turning red under the color filter is an obvious feature for distinguishing emerald green Dushan jade from jadeite.
The difference between water squid and jade. In the jewelry markets of Kunming, Ruili, Tengchong and other places in Yunnan and some big cities in the mainland, a kind of "ice type" jade with good water head, transparent or translucent color, generally white or off-white, with less White spots and color bands are unevenly distributed. This kind of jade is called "Shuiguzi" in Yunnan. This jade is often processed into bracelets, pendants and carvings. Observing with a magnifying glass, it can be seen that the water pods do not appear green, and have more white naphtha or cotton. Weighing it with your hands, it has an obvious lightness compared with jadeite.
The difference between Australian jade and jadeite. Australian Jade (Chrysoprase), also known as Nanyang Jade. Because of its emerald green color, it is quite popular among people. It has a certain transparency. Fine particles and low price. Chrysoprase has bright and uniform colors, including apple green, blue-green and other colors. Its polished surface has no orange peel effect and looks like plastic. Observe with a magnifying glass, you can't see the green nature.
The difference between aventurine and jade. Aventurine is also called Indian jade. Using perspective light, it can be seen that there are green chromium mica sheets arranged in parallel in the aventurine. A "green line" often forms when viewed from the side. Green chrome mica appears red when viewed under a Charles filter. Aventurine has a much smaller specific gravity than jade and can be weighed by hand.
The difference between Malay jade and jadeite. Malay jade is a dyed quartz polycrystalline jade. Strictly speaking, the name "Malaysian Jade" is not allowed to appear on any trademark or appraisal report. Observed with the naked eye, the color of Malay jade is too bright and unnatural. Under a 10x magnifying glass, you can see the color distribution characteristics of the loofah capsule, and the color is very floating.