Known as the "King of Oriental Gemstones", jadeite is unique in its color, texture and light transmittance, making it unique in many gemstone fields**. However, the concept of "cotton" in jadeite has always been the focus of discussion among the majority of jade lovers. So, does cotton in jadeite mean good?In fact, this question is far from being a black and white question of right and wrong, but requires us to conduct an in-depth analysis from a multi-dimensional perspective.
First of all, let's understand what is the "cotton" of jadeite. Visually, the cotton in jadeite appears as opaque or translucent material forms such as white or light-colored fibers, clouds, and patches. When jadeite is formed, due to the dynamic changes of the geological environment, small cracks or holes appear in its internal structure, which are then filled by other minerals, and finally form the cotton substance we are familiar with.
For the cotton-like matter in the jadeite, some cui friends regard it as a flaw, which will have a negative impact on the aesthetic quality of the jadeite and the market. However, there are also different views that the right amount of cotton can make the jadeite show a patchwork of layers and three-dimensional effects, making it more vivid and natural to watch. However, just as everything in the world is not absolute, so is the cotton in jadeite, and its quality is not a single criterion, but needs to be comprehensively evaluated in combination with the specific situation.
First of all, if the amount of cotton in the jadeite is too large, the holes are dense, and the distribution is extremely uneven, then it will undoubtedly greatly weaken the light transmittance of the jadeite, and its beauty will be revealed, thereby reducing its potential economic value. Especially for those high-end jadeite categories, such as ice jadeite, glass jadeite, etc., the exposure of cotton is extremely prominent, so it puts forward a very low limit of requirements for its value evaluation, that is, the less cotton can be, the better.
However, when the cotton in the jadeite is suitable, relatively evenly distributed, and can reflect with the base tone of the jadeite, then the cotton becomes a unique highlight contained in the jadeite. For example, some of the floating jadeite in traditional Chinese culture contains cotton-like objects that seem to be an ink landscape painting carefully created by the creator, showing a fresh and elegant charm to the world. Such a cotton-like material will not only not weaken the economic value of jadeite, but will add its unique artistic charm.
In addition, the cotton in jadeite is also a key reference factor in identifying authentic jadeite. As we all know, in the process of formation, natural jadeite will inevitably leave some small cracks and holes inside due to the combined action of various stress and non-stress factors, and these defects are often filled by other mineral substances, and finally form the cotton we are familiar with. In contrast, some synthetic imitation jadeite, although it may seem similar to natural jadeite on the surface, has an internal structure that is so perfect that there are hardly any natural cracks and cotton. Therefore, by observing the cotton in jadeite, it helps us to distinguish its authenticity more accurately.
Based on the above analysis, does cotton in jadeite mean good?There is no direct definitive answer to this question. For jadeite, cotton may not only become a flaw, but also may be transformed into the ornamental highlight of the jadeite, the key is whether we can look at it objectively and rationally and make full use.