Olive Jade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Multi-Stone Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk

Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk that lived over 370 million years ago

It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon

The measurements and weights are approximate

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

Olive Jade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Multi-Stone Orthoceras was an ancient molluskJade is the industry name for this beautiful deep green stone. Ours is actually a Serpentine, but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after. It is extremely tough and resistant to fracture and has been used to make choppers and blades since Neolithic times. It has been said that it brings strength and longevity to the wearer. It protects against failure and misfortune.