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Nephrite vs Jadeite • Jade is a generic name, whereas jadeite and nephrite are the two minerals that are referred to as jade. • Jadeite is denser and harder than nephrite. • Jadeite has grainy crystals inside while nephrite has fibrous crystals. • Jadeite has a range of colors while nephrite is mainly found […]
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Jade vs Jadeite Minerals obtained from under the surface of the earth and used for jewelry or other adornments are called gemstones or simply gems. One such gemstone is jadeite that is very popular in all parts of the world for making jewelry. There is another term jade that confuses buyers of gemstones because […]
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Jade vs Greenstone Those who have some interest in gemstones and semi precious stones know about jade, which is a semi precious stone. It is a generic name for two different varieties that are called jadeite and nephrite respectively. Though, both these varieties are green in color, they are made up of different silicates. Greenstone […]