1. Appearance: White jade is usually white, grayish white or yellowish white, with the characteristics of low brightness and strong stone texture. Crystal is usually transparent or translucent, with high refractive index and brightness.
2. Composition: White jade is mainly composed of soft and hard carbonate minerals, and the main components are calcium and magnesium. The crystal is mainly composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2).
3. Attribute: White jade is widely regarded as an auspicious stone with peace, tranquility and protective energy. Crystal is considered as a kind of high-energy transparent stone, which has the ability to amplify, purify and activate other energies.
4. Value: White jade was regarded as one of the royal treasures in ancient China, so it has high historical and cultural value. At the same time, white jade is also widely used in sculpture and jewelry making. Crystals are generally available, and the price is relatively low, but there are also some rare crystal varieties with high value.
Generally speaking, the difference between white jade and crystal lies in appearance, composition, attributes and value. Which one to choose depends on personal preferences and needs.