Types of Jadeite Learn about the different types of jadeite
The so-called "water species" is the transparency and color saturation of jade. Based on these two characteristics, jadeite can be divided into several types. Different water species have a certain impact on the texture, color and value of jadeite.
1.Ice Species: Ice species are the most expensive and best-selling one. Water is very transparent, as clear as ice. Ice species also have a high saturation and are often dark green. Since the ice species does not contain impurities, it is rarely blocked when exposed to sunlight, so it will give off a nice shine.
2. Semi-ice species: Semi-ice species are a kind of semi-ice species, one is a semi-ice species, and the other is a glass species. It has a higher level of transparency, but not as much as ice. Semi-ice species also have a high saturation and are often bright green. There may be a small amount of impurities, but this does not significantly affect the clarity and luster of the gemstone.
3) Glass species: The light transmittance of glass species is not high, and it has a glass texture and is shiny. In general, it is saturated in color, but opaque to light, and has a few impurities or cracks.
4.Glutinous jade: Glutinous jade is a kind of water jade with the characteristics of waxy, texture, color and luster. It is a relatively opaque material with a special sense of transparency. Waxy jadeite usually has a high saturation, ranging from light green to dark green.
Here are a few common jade water qualities, each with its own properties and values. The type of jadeite water is an important indicator to evaluate its quality and value.