What is Jadeite Jade?

"JADE" is a generic term which describes two different silicate rocks, the Pyroxene is called "Jadeite", and the Nephrite which is classifield an Amphibole. Though superficially dimilar, they are quite different in terms of their mineralogical characteristics. Jadeite is the harder and denser of the two and possesses a richer, more brilliant range of colors. Nephrite is a carving quality stone, found in many places of the word.

For these reasons and because of its scarcity, jadeite is the most precious form of jade and comen in fem quality Bright Apple an Imperial greens, prized by Maya kings and emperors. Guatemalan jade is jadeite jade. Nephrite and Jadeite are both white in their pure state. All colors in jade (from light greens to back) are caused by slight inclusions of other minerals spaniards described it as "piedra de hijada" (stone for the loin or kidneys).