Tree jade, also known as wood jade, belongs to petrified wood, which is jade petrified wood. It is distinguished from ordinary petrified wood because of its crystal clear appearance.
The main mineral components of tree jade are opal and chalcedony, and the hardness is as high as 7 on the Mohs scale4 degrees, density at 220g/cm³\~2.80g cm. Its rugged and simple appearance, ancient knots, rough and dry bark and changeable and peculiar tree shapes all add a unique charm to the artistic enjoyment of nature, which is especially favored by artists.
Shuhua jade not only has high economic value, ornamental value, but also scientific value. Its beautiful growth rings and bark record ancient information and are a testimony to the changes of geological time. At the same time, due to its non-renewable gemstone quality, it is expected that its value may increase dozens of times in the next ten years, so it is also highly collectible.
Tree jade is often used as a small stone on the desk and as a hall decoration, and artists also use the beautiful wood grain in its inner essence to carve various works, such as large corn. In the market, tree jade can be divided into white material, dry material, brittle material and insect material according to different textures and types. Among them, white material is the most common one, and insect material is a fossil of one or more insects or other animals attached to a piece of tree jade, which has high scientific research and collection value.
Overall, tree jade is a unique and precious gemstone, and its beautiful appearance and deep historical background have made it a favorite of collectors and artists alike.