2007年7月24日 星期二

Varieties of Jadeite



The structure and texture are depend on the difference of crystallization in origin mineral and the ways of form and combination. The basic part except the green color is the 『 Variety 』 of Jadeite. There are some common varieties below.



Glassy

It is brilliant, pure and delicate. The structure is very hard with single-crystallization liked gem. The natural Jade grain is extremely less.


Icy

The crystallization looks like ice or rock candy. Its structure is delicate and pure. The appearances are not as hard and frozen as Glassy Variety.


Green in White

The characteristic of the color is white background with a tinge of green spots. The structure is similar to porcelain.


Golden Thread

Its structure is transparent. The colors are light green with a tinge of yellow. Due to the yellow
color is not very obvious, it looks like golden thread.


Oil Green

The color is not pure green, and it is dark green with a tinge of gray and blue. There is an oily luster on the surface.


Bean Green

The colors are lighter and it contain different shades of green. The crystallization is coarse, it could be seen clearly.


Motley Green

The background color could be light green or other colors. The structure could be coarse or delicate. Its white colors is even and the green colors should be irregular nervation.


Violet

It is the Jadeite in different shades of purple. Generally, there are light purple, eggplant and purplish blue. The light purple is the best color of all.


Honey Brown

Jadeite with different shades of honey brown color. Its beautiful light brown is as brilliant as malt sugar.


3-Colored

Jadeite with 3 colors which represent health, promotion and having wealth. Its surface is oily.











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