3.4" Polished Jade (Nephrite) Sphere - Afghanistan

This is a 3.4" wide sphere made from nephrite jade collected from Afghanistan. The sphere has been polished to a glossy finish and is accompanied by the pictured display stand.

Jade is a silicate mineral best known for its green varieties, the most common of which are jadeite and nephrite. Jadeite is a variety of jade primarily composed of silicon, calcium and magnesium, while nephrite contains silicon, sodium and aluminum. For thousands of years, jade has been used for ornamental purposes and as tools due to its relative strength and durability.

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SPECIES
Jade var. Nephrite
LOCATION
Afghanistan
SIZE
3.4" Wide
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ITEM
#187934