6740 - Nephrite

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Essential Information

Specimen ID

6740

Mineral Name

Nephrite

Mineral Variety

Xiuyan Jade

Chemical Formula

Subcollection

Carl ‘64 and Edna S64 Heimowitz
 Donation

Polished slab of translucent green Nephrite Jade containing linear patterns caused by Tremolite and Actinolite impurities. Xiuyan, Liaoning Province, China. 15 x 10 cm.

Nephrite var. Xiuyan Jade

Geographic Origin

Historical Region Name
Xiuyan, Liaoning Province
Original Attributed Locality
China
Liaoning