Classification of Nanhong The raw materials of Nanhong agate are different in texture and mineral state due to different geological environments, and show different appearances in different geological environments. According to the natural form of Nanhong raw materials, it can be generally divided into: water material Nanhong, mountain material Nanhong and volcano Nanhong. Based on the known Nanhong materials and the conventional saying in the industry before, we can divide Nanhong into: Jin Hong, Rose Hong, Cinnabar Red, Red and White Materials, Red and White Materials and so on.
1. Golden red is the most precious of southern red. The best is red as brocade, which is characterized by: red, waxy, fine, moist and even. The main colors are Zhen Hong and scarlet, including persimmon red, which is well known to all.
2. Rose red, which is purple compared with brocade red, is generally purple, such as a blooming rose, which is rare in history. In Liangshan Nanhong Mine, a certain amount appears, mainly from the mine mouth of Waxi Mine and Yixing Mine. Once the price goes down, purple red is also high, and the raw materials are exhausted.
3. Cinnabar red, the main body of red can be clearly seen from the gathering of cinnabar spots, and some show a texture similar to flame. Some cinnabar red flame patterns are enchanting and have a unique aesthetic feeling.
4. Red and white materials, accompanied by red and white, such as common red and white silk materials, of which red and white materials are relatively rare. Through ingenious design and carving, unexpected artistic effects can be achieved.
5. The red material is the south red material with red as the main body and colorful texture. Because its texture is similar to red, it is called red bar south red by players.
6. Cherry red, mainly produced in United Sakura Township, Sichuan Province, is a transparent jade material with very delicate crystals. The joint material is Nanhong material from Lianhe Township, meigu county, Liangshan, where the material polarization is very serious. The good is the best cherry red, and the bad can only be reduced to selling the floor price in money. The joint material is filled with water and transparent. The speculation in Baoshan is very high, and many people are beginning to think about pretending to be Baoshan.
7. Black red material, which is also a rare raw material of Nanhong, is produced in Sichuan Union, Baoshan, Yunnan and Yixing, Jiangsu. The finished product is very beautiful, and it is also the best material for exquisite carving.
8. Pure white material, with south red material as the main body, because its pure white is also called south red and white material by players. Some white red materials will have natural silk, with different shapes and good looks; Red, white, south and red agates are mostly used as clever carvings, and the finished products are very beautiful.