Large Nephrite Jade Palm Stone | Afghanistan Satin The teeth interlocked to better

The teeth interlocked to better hold onto their prey of large marine mammals

FeO/MnO = 89-111

6 million to 11

nephrite was historically used for tools and weapons before becoming a highly valued ornamental stone

Large Nephrite Jade Palm Stone | Afghanistan Satin The teeth interlocked to betterStone approx. dimensions: 3" x 2" Nephrite Jade is a timeless gemstone admired for its smooth texture, durability, and rich shades of green that range from soft, creamy hues to deep forest tones. As one of the two true forms of Jade (the other being Jadeite), Nephrite is treasured for its toughness and silky luster when polished. Nephrite Jade is a variety of the amphibole mineral actinolite, belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. Chemically,