Jadeite: impregnated and dyed
Jadeite-jade of saturated emerald green colour is highly valued in Asia. It is therefore not astonishing to see in the market either heavily treated jadeite-jade or even imitations made of different minerals which pretend to be fine quality jadeite-jade of “Imperial green” colour.
Jade, Stone of “Gods”: Terms, Concepts & Certification
Jade, for thousands of years a mythical stone appreciated in the Far East and in the high cultures of Native Americans, is rising high at present as it is sought after at auctions in Hong Kong and elsewhere. However, the term “jade” is quite vaguely defined. Different concepts try to describe the term based
Kosmochlor-bearing jadeite rocks from Kenterlau-Itmurundy (Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan)
Kosmochlor-bearing jadeite rocks from Kenterlau-Itmurundy (Lake Balkhash, Kazakhstan). Published in IGC Namibia 2017 Abstract Proceedings, 154-155. Author(s) :L. Franz, M.S. Krzemnicki, K. Ernst, C. de Capitani, G.E. Harlow, N. Kouznetsov
A comparative study of Jadeite, Kosmochlor and Omphacite jades from Myanmar, and suggestions for a practical nomenclature
A comparative study of Jadeite, Kosmochlor and Omphacite jades from Myanmar, and suggestions for a practical nomenclature. Published in the Journal of Gemmology, 2014, 34, 3, 210–229. Author(s): L. Franz, T.T. Sun, H.A. Haenni, C. de Capitani, T. Thanasuthipitak, W. Atichat
Jade, Stone of “gods”: Terms, Concepts & Certification
Jade, Stone of “Gods”: Terms, Concepts & Certification
Einige Gedanken zu Jadeit-Jade
Einige Gedanken zu Jadeit-Jade. Published in Zeitschrift der Deutschen Gemmologischen Gesellschaft, 2008. Author(s): H.A. Haenni
A European gemmologist’s thoughts on jadeite jade
A European gemmologist’s thoughts on jadeite jade. Published in GAHK Journal, 2007. Author(s): H.A. Haenni