The following is the difference between jade and jade that my friend who works in a jewelry store told me. Jade is different from jade in appearance, mineral composition, density and hardness.

1 appearance

Jade and jadeite are different in color and appearance. Emerald is usually bright green with glass luster, while jadeite has various colors, including white, yellow and green. The appearance of jadeite looks softer and warmer, which is in sharp contrast with the glassy luster of jadeite.

2. Mineral composition

Jadeite is a jadeite mineral, mainly composed of sodium and aluminum, while jadeite is mainly composed of calcium and magnesium. In addition, other mineral components in jadeite include a small amount of silicon and calcium, while jadeite contains a small amount of aluminum.

3. Density and hardness

The density of jadeite is higher than that of jade, about 3.3-3.4 g/cm3, while that of jade is between 2.9-3. 1 g/cm3. At the same time, the hardness of jadeite is higher than that of jade, usually between 6.5 and 7.0, while the hardness of jade is between 6.0 and 6.5.