Jade Stone

• Place of Origin:

   Turkey

• Type:

  Slab

• Genre:

  Prefabricated Stone, Monument and Artifact

• sCode:

  STPR1460882

• Place of Origin:

  Turkey
• JADE FROM TURKEY ( ANATOLIAN ) Jade is found in two forms ; nephrite ( an actinolite ) and jadeite ( a pyroxene ) .Nephrie whose name derives from its supposed a?abeylity to heal the kidneys is not the hardest mineral but it is the toughest i.e the most difficult to break . Jadeite is more granular than nephrite-when polished it looks slightly dimpled. The reverence for jade is so widespread and its attributes among different cultures is so consistent that a very ancient origin for its use is likely.It is universally considered to be an important healing Stone with particular relevamce in all matters concerning ancestral spirits and the protection of the dead. Jade can be found in a variety of colours.For example a source of light blue jade has been found in California.It also changes colour often to shades of Brown when is is buried with the dead. IDENTIFICATION AND CARE ; Imitations of jade using minerals such as bowenite grossular garnet and prehnite are common. MAGIC ; Associated with longevity. Helps to connect living people with their dead ancestors and to protect the spirits of the dead. HEALING FUNCTIONS ; Balances the heart chakra which helps to improve our relationships with other people. Inreases a sense of belonging. Enhances the a?abeylity to act appropriately and effectively. Relaxes us at a deep level accelerating healing processes. PRATCTICAL IDEAS ; To re-energize yourself when you feel disconnected from your pas tor where you live place jade at the base of the spine sacral chakra or throat. JADE ( Jadeite : NaAI ( Si2O6 ) Nephrite : Ca2 ( Mg,Fe )5 Si8 O22 ( OH ) 2 COLOUR : Gren , White , Grey , Blue-ish LUSTRE : Greasy HARDNESS : 6.5 – 7 SYSTEM : Monoclinic , Microcrystalline. SIMILAR STONES : Bowenite is a form of serpentine , which-unlike jade – is soft enough to be scratched with a knife. Grossular Garnet is often labelled “ African jade “ or Transvaal jade. Also : Chrysoprase , prehnite , aventurine.