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longevity, health, and healing | Nephrite /
Nephrite
| area of production | USA |
|---|---|
| color | Green |
| hardness | 6～6.5 |
| composition | Ca2(Mg,Fe2+)5Si8０22（OH)2 |
the meanings of the stones
Brings out your generous side and stabilizes the volatile mind.
characteristics
This is called nephrite (or‘soft jade' in Japanese due to lower hardness compared to jadeite). The name derives from the Greek word nephros, meaning‘kidney
history
Used as a material for carving in China for over 2000 years, and used in weapons and accessories. In New Zealand, the Maori people used this stone to carve objects for use in a ceremony called mia.
