Raw Crystals (500 grams) – Jadeite
Jade (jadeite and nephrite) is one of the longest-valued stones in human cultural history — in China, Central America and many other cultures it has been treasured for millennia. This 500-gram pack of raw stones offers the stone sold by the supplier as jadeite in its natural form: unpolished, with its original surface that clearly shows the stone's true, raw character. A wide colour palette ranging from vivid green to pale green, and even white, purple or black shades, makes every single piece unique. Beyond being beautiful and versatile, these Jadeite Raw Crystals can fascinate us on a deeper level. They remind us that nature is capable of creating wonderful and complex things that prove we live in a marvellous and mysterious world.
Technical Data
- Material: raw stone, sold by the supplier as jadeite (no mineralogical verification)
- Quantity/Weight: approx. 500 g / pack
- Form: raw, unpolished
- Size: 18 × 13 × 5 cm (pack dimensions)
- Country of origin: China
Characteristics
Jadeite is a sodium aluminium silicate belonging to the pyroxene mineral family. It is commonly known as "jade", although Jadeite and Nephrite are two different mineral species. True Jadeite is rare and valuable; its characteristic intense green variety is sourced from mines in Myanmar and Guatemala. According to the supplier, this pack comes from China. Pieces available in raw form retain the stone's natural, rough surface and genuine crystalline structure.
How to Use
Place the raw Jadeite pieces on a shelf or cabinet top where they serve as special natural decorations. They are excellent raw material for lapidary work, jewellery making and sculptural projects. The stones are worth showing at nature study sessions — the cultural and geological background of Jadeite offers many interesting topics.
Why Choose This?
Jadeite in raw form is just as impressive as polished: the texture of the surface, the variations in colour and the weight of the stone all offer a special experience. The 500-gram pack provides an economical opportunity to hold this stone in your hands and keep the most beautiful pieces for your collection.
Tips
- Wiping the raw Jadeite piece with a damp cloth intensifies the green colour — great for photography.
- Placing smaller pieces next to green plants creates a charming "nature corner".
- Jadeite is excellent for lapidary work: a harder mineral (7 on the Mohs scale), producing durable, beautiful finished pieces.