Specifications
Description
Locality: British Columbia, Canada
Description: "A" Grade Nephrite is about as good as it gets. There is only one grade higher, but less than 1% of the annual mined jade is of that quality "AA". Even with A grade, only 3% of the annual miner's yield is of this quality. It is top notch for carving. little to no fractures. Very good structure, and the color will be extraordinary. Whether for lapidary or specimen, this jade is primo and well revered.
Chemical Composition: Ca₂(Mg, Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂
Grade: Semi Precious
Appearance: Translucent/ Opaque
Inclusions: Almost none.
Cost per Gram(Low Grade): $0.25/g
Approximate Size of 1 pc: 10cm x 7cm x 1.5cm
Approximate Weight of 1 pc: 130g
Rough is rough. We do our best to grade and describe pieces in the lot, but ultimately, they all differ.