Emerald and jade, in most people's minds, often shine with a similar light, like a pair of sisters who are difficult to distinguish. However, if you look closely, you will find that they have their own strengths, especially in terms of texture, composition and cultural value. Today, let's follow Wen'er's footsteps to explore the magnificent world of these two beautiful sisters and experience the incomparably beautiful and charming place.
Jadeite, she is the beautiful woman with colorful colors and delicate textures. The difference is that jadeite mainly refers to the mineral jadeite, and its color is not only limited to the emerald green of jade, but also has a variety of colors such as violet, orange red, and dark green. Originating from the deep layers of the earth, it is mainly composed of jadeite, an aluminate mineral with a hardness of up to 65 to 7 Mohs hardness, dense structure, excellent toughness. Jadeite exudes a strong oriental charm, and its beauty lies not only in the color, but also in the inner subtlety and crystal clear.
Jade, on the other hand, is a more general and larger concept, which not only includes jade, but also covers a variety of jade such as Hetian jade and lapis lazuli. In traditional Chinese culture, the word "jade" usually refers to Hetian jade, the supreme with warm skin and delicate texture. Hetian jade, with its pale to milky white skin and subtle and introverted temperament, has always been regarded as one of the gems of feng shui, and is the object of praise by literati and artists throughout the ages. Its main ingredient is composed of lumpy or granular calcium-magnesium silicate, which is relatively soft, about 6 on the Mohs scale, so it appears more mild and elegant.
Wen'er often says that the identification of jadeite focuses on three aspects: color, water and species. The so-called "color" refers to the color of jadeite;"Water" is transparency and refractive luster;"Species" represents the texture of the jadeite. Only by fully understanding these three can you walk freely in the world of jadeite. For Hetian jade, it is necessary to pay attention to its "color skin" and "oiliness", the color skin is the color of the epidermis, and the oiliness reflects the luster and moisturization of the jade.
Legend has it that jadeite can ward off evil spirits and take refuge, while Hetian jade means mildness and auspiciousness. In Oriental culture, people often regard jade as a spiritual object, and wearing jade is not only a choice of jewelry, but also a symbol of self-cultivation both inside and outside. Jade, with its frozen time and gorgeous legends, is engraved with elegance and mystery throughout the ages.
So, is the difference between jadeite and jade clear enough?May Wen'er's chatter enlighten your understanding and appreciation of jade. If you have the interest of appreciating and playing, you should always have a warm and moist mentality, walk with your own joy and go far away, and treat every encounter with jade in a tranquil state, you can find more surprises and beauty of jade in the quiet.
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I hope that you and I can capture that inadvertent brilliance in the fireworks of the world, experience the temperature of the long years behind the jade, and enjoy the good time with the heart.