In the elegant world of jadeite, ice jadeite, which attaches equal importance to transparency and warmth, is undoubtedly a sea of stars admired by countless collectors and enthusiasts. In contrast, chalcedony is another member of the jade family that exudes a warm color and is unique. However, in the minds of many gem lovers, distinguishing between the two is often a challenging topic. In this article, "Wen'er Jade" will easily uncover this fog for you, so that you can easily navigate the world of gemstones.
First of all, ice jadeite, a high-grade jadeite jadeite, its biggest feature is that it has excellent transparency and clarity. It's as clear and transparent as ice, and it's a sight to behold. Ice jadeite is like solidified ice spring water, clear and moving, and has great ornamental value. Under the backdrop of light, it can be seen that its internal structure is intact, without the interference of impurities and cracks, presenting a clear and tranquil beauty.
And chalcedony is here to gently tease the eyes of jadeite lovers. Chalcedony is a unique cryptocrystalline quartz, due to the presence of trace elements and impurities, different chalcedony shows different colors, from red to green, from yellow to blue, colorful. Chalcedony is characterized by mottled colors, rich layers, and a unique sense of "moisture", but it is not as highly transparent as ice jadeite.
To give you a clearer picture of these two gemstones, we'll take a closer look at a few dimensions.
Color and transparency: The color of ice jadeite is usually relatively simple, and the hue is bright, and the degree of vividness is not as supreme as imperial green, but its transparency is incomparable to other jadeite. On the contrary, chalcedony is diverse in color, with softer transitions between colors, and is less transparent than ice jadeite, often showing a hazy beauty.
Texture and luster: The texture of ice jadeite is as perfect as glass, and the luster is warm, giving people a touch and visual enjoyment of "cool but not icy". Chalcedony, on the other hand, is milder, dense and soft in texture, and has a lower gloss, more like a gentle landscape painting.
Hardness and toughness: In terms of hardness, the hardness of jadeite is generally greater than that of chalcedony, which is also an important indicator to distinguish between the two. The hardness of jadeite is about 65 to 7 range, while chalcedony is in the 6 to 6 range5, so the ice jade is slightly better in scratch resistance and wear-resistant.
Value and collection: In terms of market value, high-quality ice jadeite is usually very expensive and is favored by many collectors. The chalcedony is relatively close to the people because of its many origins, and there are many unique rare chalcedony that have become the objects of collectors.
With the above knowledge, I believe you will be more comfortable when distinguishing between ice jadeite and chalcedony. If Wen'er's jadeite knowledge is helpful to you, welcome to like, **follow, welcome to leave a message in the comment area, "Jade Friend Collector" with you**!Whether you are a novice or a veteran collector who is new to the road of jade, let us walk into the world of jadeite and taste the rare coldness and warmth. In the world of jade, there is always a piece of jade, a piece of chalcedony, waiting for the miracle you will encounter unexpectedly.