In the world of brilliance, jade and jadeite are two rivers of enchanting light, following the reverence of the ancients and the enthusiasm of the modern, slowly converging in the sea of jewelry. Their charm lies not only in their refreshing beauty, but also in the deep meaning of the long story and culture hidden in the eyes of every drop of jade. For those who are new to this gem science, distinguishing jade from jadeite seems to be an intriguing problem. So, let's take the name of "Wen'er Jade" to take you into the colorful world of jade and jadeite and have a glimpse.
First of all, we need to understand that all jadeite can actually be called jade, but not all jade can be called jadeite. Jadeite is a type of jade, just as all oranges are fruits, but not all fruits are oranges. Jade is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of jade-bearing minerals, including jadeite.
In traditional Chinese culture, the word "jade" refers to a much broader range than the modern definition, including jadeite, nephrite, and other stones of different hardness and texture. Jadeite, which is the jadeite in jade, is scientifically named "jadeite quartz", which is scientifically a branch of the pyroxene family, which is what we often call "Burmese jade" or "jadeite". This gemstone, condensed by the most beautiful minerals, stands out from the crowd with its unique color, warm texture, and frost-like transparency, becoming a true "jadeite".
What Wen'er wants to tell you is that the biggest difference between jade and jadeite is actually the physical properties and material characteristics they express. Jadeite belongs to jadeite, which has a hard texture, fine grains, and strong light transmittanceJade can be nephrite or other types of jade, which vary in hardness, structure, and morphology.
Another key to distinguishing jade from jadeite is its color. The color of jadeite is varied, from bright apple green to deep imperial green, to elegant emerald green, and even violet, red and even almost colorless white jade, this large family of colors enriches the connotation and value of jadeite. Although the colors of jade are also varied, most of them are gentle and restrained, such as the milky white of Hetian jade, the dark blue of jasper, and the deep sea color of blue jade, etc., each of which shows the magical charm of nature.
Let's talk about the cultural and moral differences between jade and jadeite. Jade in China is endowed with auspicious, pure, tenacious and other beautiful qualities, the ancients often said that "jade is not cut, not a vessel", describing the precious jade jade can not show its value without carving. Jadeite, due to its rare mineral composition and precious status in history, the name "jadeite" represents power and wealth, and has a noble symbol that surpasses other jade.
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Finally, when you carefully appreciate the jade with restrained luster and warm color, or those colorful and transparent jadeite, whether it is their commonality or difference, they finally interweave a common truth: jade and jadeite both carry the blessings of nature and the endless pursuit of human beings for a better life. In this sense, jade and jadeite constitute a harmonious and colorful gemstone chapter, its connotation and charm, worthy of each of us to take a closer look.