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Jadeite and nephrite mineral surfaces compared

Buy Smarter: Jadeite vs Nephrite: 3.3–3.4 vs 2....

Learn quick checks: heft, translucency, texture, and when to get a lab report. Choose jadeite for color and translucency; choose nephrite for toughness.

Buy Smarter: Jadeite vs Nephrite: 3.3–3.4 vs 2....

Learn quick checks: heft, translucency, texture, and when to get a lab report. Choose jadeite for color and translucency; choose nephrite for toughness.

Hands holding jade stones with loupe inspection

How to tell real jade from fake: a practical guide

Discover how to identify real jade from fake with simple tests. Learn the key signs to ensure you choose authentic jade every time.

How to tell real jade from fake: a practical guide

Discover how to identify real jade from fake with simple tests. Learn the key signs to ensure you choose authentic jade every time.

Close-up of malachite being cut on lapidary saw

Malachite toxicity: what collectors need to know

Learn essential safety tips about malachite toxicity for collectors, including handling precautions and health resources to stay safe.

Malachite toxicity: what collectors need to know

Learn essential safety tips about malachite toxicity for collectors, including handling precautions and health resources to stay safe.