Jade is a semi-precious mineral, one of the most ancient that have been discovered on our planet. Archaeologists, in the process of excavating settlements of primitive people, discovered tools made of jade.
What properties does the jade stone have, who is it suitable for in astrology - let's clarify these questions in this material.
Physical and chemical properties
The mineral belongs to amphiboles - substances with a complex composition. Chemically, it is called calcium hydroxysilicate, which contains impurities of iron and magnesium, less often chromium and vanadium. It has a silica base. It occurs as a result of contact of volcanic magma with sedimentary rocks.
The main physical properties of stone are strength and viscosity. In terms of hardness, jade is comparable to tempered glass; its strength is five times greater than that of granite, and twice that of steel. The shade varies depending on the amount of iron impurities; the color range includes milky white, all variants of green, yellowish, brown and even black.
Jade has a high heat capacity. This property makes it warm to the touch and prevents it from cooling quickly even in cold water.
Other properties:
| Formula | Ca2(Mg,Fe)5[Si4O11]2(OH)2 |
| Color | white (milk or like lamb fat), soft green, yellow-green, flesh-yellow, bright green (the rarest), brownish, marsh, black, gray, blue, red. |
| Shine | Frosted glass, bold. |
| Transparency | Mostly opaque - layers of transparency are thin. |
| Hardness | 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale. |
| Density | 2.95–3.4 grams per cubic centimeter. |
| Cleavage | Not available. |
| Kink | Conchoidal, paraffin-like. |
| Refractive index | Average, 1.62. |
Questions/Answers
It is impossible to tell everything about jade. There will always be information that is not written about. Ask what you want to know about the gem. We will try to answer.
How to distinguish a fake?
- Jade can be confused with jadeite. The help of a specialist will help, and at home - a magnifying glass. Tangled fibers will indicate jade, while a fine-grained structure will indicate jadeite.
- You can run a needle over the surface of the gem. Natural stone cannot be damaged, but fake and imitation stones will leave a mark. True, the seller may remain dissatisfied.
- The method is amazing. Natural jade has a clear sound. Hit the jade plate against the bead and hear the voice of the stone. If the knock is dull and short, then the jade is not real. The gentle voice of the stone was used in musical instruments.
- If the item you are buying is expensive, it is better to consult a gemologist. Or ask the seller for a certificate for the pebble.
How to care?
- The pebble is not afraid of impacts and falls. It is generally difficult to damage mechanically.
- However, you shouldn’t throw away expensive jewelry, you never know...
- Wash as usual: warm soapy water, rinse, wipe with a cloth.
- Store (out of respect for the stone) in a separate case.
Who should wear it?
Women. It was not for nothing that Empress Qi Xi used jade massagers. The Empress looked like a Morlodo. Although, maybe the mug of breast milk that Qi Xi drank daily helped. Milk was taken from Chinese women who had recently given birth.
Do you want to take your life to a higher level? Wear jade. But know that you won’t be able to sit idle for hours. This stone will be like nettles in the pants of the owner.
People in search of enlightenment.
How to wear?
To reveal its properties, the gem must be set in silver or platinum. Gold and greenery look attractive, but this combination prevents the magic of the stone from working.
What is the price?
Today's visit to a pretty decent online store. We look at jewelry with jade.
| Type of decoration | Price in rubles |
| Keychain | 2200-3700 |
| Ring | 3100-12800 |
| Earrings | 9500-20000 |
| Bracelet | 1700-6900 |
| Beads | 8000-16800 |
| Pendant | 1600-11600 |
Stone cutters enjoy using the mineral to create crafts.
For your home you can buy:
- candlestick (16,990 rubles);
- business card holder (5,000 rubles);
- Chinese chopsticks (23,000 rubles);
- carved figures (8,000-24,000 rubles).
What colors are there?
The color palette is quite extensive:
- Green of all shades. The most common color.
- White. It was (and is) especially valued in China. There is no such thing as pure white. There are always shades - gray, blue, yellow.
- The rarest black jade.
Note : in ancient times, black was considered the highest degree of blue.
The shades and color itself come from impurities of iron, manganese, chromium, and vanadium.
The color itself is heterogeneous:
- spotted;
- homogeneous;
- spotted-disseminated;
- homogeneous.
Jewelers prefer a uniform color, while stone cutters prefer a spotted one. It looks impressive in figures and small plastics.
Where can I buy?
Good quality gems can be bought in China. But the prices there are higher than here.
In Russia you can run into a fake. Buy from reputable online stores, from master jewelers, and at stone exhibitions.
When is the best time to buy?
In Southeast Asian countries, before purchasing jade jewelry, it is mandatory to visit an astrologer. It is he who determines the time of purchase and the type of stone and jewelry.
What stones does it go with?
In terms of energy, labradorite and adularia are combined with jade.
The union with beryls, aquamarines, and malachite is not very good.
Was there a curse of Tamerlane?
Have you been to Samarkand for a long time? Check it out, especially history buffs.
In this city, everything is imbued with the spirit of Tamerlane, the iron lame.
The great conqueror made the city the capital of his empire and spared no effort to decorate the city.
But we're talking about jade. So, Timur’s grandson, Ulugbek, designated the Gur-Emir mausoleum as a family tomb.
Tamerlane, who died during the campaign (as befits a great warrior), was brought there.
A jade slab was installed over Timur's burial.
That's when the problems started with the stove.
Much later, one of the Persian kings took the stove to his home in Persia. The king did not pay attention to the inscription: “Whoever disturbs my peace in this life or in the next will be subjected to suffering and death.” But in vain. Troubles fell on him as if from a leaky bag. The king returned the stove to its place. Whether the troubles stopped or not - history is silent.
The next well-known episode. In the early summer of 1941, the opening of Timur's tomb began. They say that local residents were strongly against it. But who listens to the common man...
A few days after the autopsy began, the bloodiest war in human history began. On the other hand, the war outside the USSR had been going on for two years. Therefore, you can believe in legends or not. But the work was stopped. By the way: there is no such inscription on this jade slab. This is someone's invention. Maybe the inscription is somewhere else...
Colors and varieties
The most common shade is a light cloudy green. Such a mineral is unevenly colored; the color can turn yellowish, bluish, or gray. Often there are stones with swampy, grassy shades, with brown inclusions.
Milky white, yellow and black variations of jade are more rare. Even less common are stones with a pronounced blue color. The rarest and most expensive are bright emerald green examples called imperials and red shades.
The mineral can be homogeneous, spotted or spotted-mottled. Homogeneous stones are valued more than others. Only they have transparency up to 1-1.5 centimeters thick. The more impurities, specks and color transitions, the lower the cost of jade.
Virgo
Virgo is another sign for whom the jade stone is suitable according to the horoscope. People born at this time are extremely rational, so it is difficult to find a soul mate. Jade for Virgo is the mineral that will help you find a partner and become happier.
The best color to choose is from yellow to brown.
It will orient a Virgo man in a difficult situation, protect him from making wrong decisions, and help him maintain concentration.
For a Virgo woman, jade will help cope with the stress that so often falls on their fragile shoulders. Eliminates negativity and fills you with calm.
Mineral deposits
Jade is found on almost all continents.
The most famous deposits in Russia:
- Ospinskoye - Sayan mountain range;
- Golyubinskoye and Buromskoye - Vitim River;
- Polar-Uralskoye - Nyrdvomenshor;
- Khamarkhudinskoe and Khokhyurtovskoe.
One of the largest Russian deposits, Ulan-Khodinskoye, has already been developed.
In China, jade is mined in the following provinces:
- Khotan;
- Liaoning;
- Henan.
In the USA, the mineral is mined in the following states:
- California;
- Montana;
- Alaska;
- Washington.
It is also found in Poland, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Tuva. New Zealand jade is of particular value: it is here that stones of the purest bright green color are mined.
Deposits and stone mining
The formation of jade is associated with volcanic activity, so it is found in regions where there are volcanoes. Large reserves of gems are concentrated in Russia. The main production points are in the Urals, in Tuva, in the Ospinskoye field and the Ulan-Khodinsky deposits. New Zealand is the leader among import suppliers. Rare, valuable specimens are obtained there.
The stone is mined in Peru, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, China, Canada and the USA.
Most of the old deposits have already been depleted, but geologists are constantly finding new deposits.
Magical properties of jade
The main magical property of jade is that it has a calming effect on a person. The stone helps to calm passions, become more restrained, reasonable and contemplative. By enhancing these qualities, jade helps with making the right decisions.
By changing the shade of jade, you can understand whether the decision was made correctly. If the stone darkens, it means that the person is moving in the wrong direction, and actions need to be adjusted. If the color does not change, you can go in the same direction.
The white mineral has the most calming effect. It helps to calm down and improve destiny, strengthen faith and spirit, and clear thoughts of negativity. Strengthens logical thinking and thereby helps win arguments. Capable of warming the soul.
Green jade also clears thoughts. To balance emotions and find harmony, you need to peer into the interweaving of the fibers of the stone. A mineral of green shades helps to reveal deep talents, become honest and decent, establish a connection with your true self, understand your purpose and establish yourself on your path.
Black jade encourages a philosophical approach to life. He gives wisdom, a deep understanding of the secrets of the Universe.
Red jade is recommended to be used to protect the home. A mineral of this color protects against natural disasters and catastrophes.
Any variety of jade can enhance the effect of other stones used in rituals or as amulets. Jade gives the owner courage, desire to act, and good luck. When inserted into a silver ring, it protects against the evil eye. By carving figures of gods and spirits from stone, you can establish a strong connection with them, and decorations in the form of animals help you find a mate.
Jade and zodiac signs
All signs of the zodiac circle can easily possess jade, and if you choose the right shade, a jade blessing will be provided on almost any issue.
This is a stone of honor and value of your word. Minerals of such strength no longer exist in nature, and using it in dishonest deeds will certainly turn against the person who intended it. Jade for zodiac signs can have different properties and strength, so you should take it more than seriously.
Aquarius is a true connoisseur of strength
The strongest water sign that can reveal the properties of the stone in the best possible way. Blue jade is one of the most valuable for Aquarius. All the energy of the universe will be concentrated for the owner in this amulet.
If a person is inclined to do good, he will have no enemies and obstacles - he will not allow his master to be harmed.
The stone will indicate illness, bad people, a wrong step, and will protect you from deaths and dangers.
Stone of Honesty for Taurus
Not to say that Jade is a suitable stone for Taurus, since it will not allow the owner to deceive, to put his own benefit above honesty. Among the colors useful for Taurus are milky and light green, since according to the horoscope his inner strength and self-confidence are constrained. This is often the cause of failure and internal conflict.
Rare red jade will awaken his creativity and force him to set his priorities correctly.
Makes Sagittarius more modest
This zodiac sign needs jade jewelry only in one case - if the owner wants to be more modest and economical. And the healing properties of jade according to the zodiac sign are aimed at treating the nervous system, although Sagittarius can rarely admit to himself that this is necessary - until the last moment he will be torn between “should” and “want”.
You can tell the representative of the sign for a long time about the magical properties of the stone, but it is not a fact that he will believe and take this information into account. But in order for it to begin to act, it is necessary to believe.
Reveals Virgo's sexuality
The beneficial properties of Jade for this scrupulous sign are, first of all, health and integrity. It gives Virgos not only a boost of energy, but also gives them strength. Virgo should give preference to the stone that is closer in color to the color of the eyes - it is the one that has healing properties for them.
A jade amulet in the form of a zodiac decoration will make it possible not to worry about being deceived, no matter what the intention of bad people is. Women of this sign will be able to seduce with their sexuality and fill their partner’s life with colors, and men who have a jade figurine in their bedroom will no longer think about men’s health.
Libra becomes balanced
Green stones with a round shape are suitable for Libra, whose soul is constantly in flux and hesitates when making a choice.
Its strength is needed by the owner of large families, large businesses, or people engaged in professions associated with people's lives. Doctors and rescuers, firefighters, often have a hard time bearing responsibility. A flow of energy will accumulate in jade, which will give impetus to the only right step.
Stones in the form of paired animals can be used to improve your personal life - Libra will definitely have a family and children. Those who want to be alone should not carry an amulet with them, but keep it at home.
Inspires Leo
Leo can have several jade jewelry, as well as amulets, - this is the sign that he internally knows about its properties and feels the right choice. The varieties of Jade are so wide, and Leo has a special reverence for each.
Jade is a mineral with special meaning for creative people. There are no more stones with this special property - to revive what seems dead, ended, passed. Inspiration and craving for new things, research, travel and discovery - that’s what jade is.
Medicinal herbal infusions will become more effective for Leo if a milky jade pellet is left in a cup. The stone has no contraindications in color or shape for Leo.
Cancers are reborn
The most expensive are usually light blue shades of jade. But for Cancers, cost is rarely a question when it comes to a jade amulet. Who needs it is them. No other mineral has such properties as instilling confidence in the event of a decision being made. For Cancers, this moment is quite complicated and causes discomfort.
If representatives of the sign are looking for a suitable partner for business, life, or a serious enterprise, it is worth acquiring a blue-colored mineral - it will become a lifelong guide to the right choice.
The power of any medicine will be enhanced by the stone, and its healing effect will be maximum.
Pisces finds themselves
If we consider all the magical properties and who the stone is most suitable for, then Pisces is the first. Depending on the type and type of occupation, Pisces behave differently, but they are united by creative initiative and an unquenchable desire to please everyone. Having a jade amulet will help you choose the most important thing - the main thing for the soul.
It is difficult for zodiac signs with a creative personality to get along in the world of realism, and for the sake of healing relief, it is worth being alone more often. In the body of Pisces, using a jade figurine located near the water, you can tune it, like in a piano, and Pisces will begin to sound.
Capricorn will find love
For Jade, the meaning of love is the meaning of God. Everything that is connected with spirituality, emotions and the rebirth of the soul will only be magnified by the stone, and one can admire the signs that follow the path of spirituality. There is no sign in the horoscope that would be lost from communication with the Imperial Stone. Dark Jade is suitable for Capricorn - it will put it on the ground and put it on the right path to love and trust.
Medicines will become more functional, and the body's regenerative powers will seem to be renewed if Capricorn wears dark jade colors.
Scorpio will become wiser
The properties of the Jade stone for this eccentric sign will not provide a healing effect, but just one amulet will give priceless wisdom for life.
A bedroom with a jade figurine of an animal or plant will nourish the owner and give prudence and peace.
It can be difficult for Scorpio to come to any conclusion, and they often make mistakes over and over again. Without attaching much importance to jade and its properties, he will feel that life has changed significantly with the acquisition of the stone.
Gemini will be restored to health
It is useful for Gemini to have, as this variety can tell you about your health status. If jade or its magical properties somehow changed the stone, you are making a mistake, or changes are occurring in the body.
Geminis are prone to colds; according to their sign, they need minerals - amulets that take care of the genitourinary system. It will suit them and will become necessary throughout their lives.
Aries will give power
There are such types of stones that one is enough to solve all problems. And if this is your stone according to your zodiac sign, you become a step higher in many ways. Jade and its beneficial properties are still a decoration for Aries.
This is a sign that is not interested in the varieties and essence of minerals, it simply feels that at one time or another, it needs this particular stone. Whatever heights Aries wants to achieve, first he must want one thing - honesty with himself. The rest will be given to him from above.
Medicinal properties
Due to its similarity to kidneys, jade is actively used in lithotherapy to heal the genitourinary system - it accelerates the fight against diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and genital organs. It enhances potency and helps to have children. The stone takes a very long time to cool, which makes it an ideal filling for a heating pad, useful for warming the kidneys and stomach.
Jade helps get rid of menstrual pain. To ensure a successful birth, you can wear jade jewelry around the waist, for example, on a belt. This reduces the pain of contractions and improves general condition during pregnancy.
The analgesic effect of jade is also used for sprains, bruises, and rheumatism. The stone is applied to the sore spot, which speeds up healing.
Due to the calming effect of the stone, you can alleviate neuroses, relieve stress and fatigue. Jade beads help get rid of nightmares. The mineral strengthens sleep, reduces headaches, and has a beneficial effect on the psyche.
Jade helps:
- normalize blood pressure;
- improve the condition of the lungs and heart;
- improve the circulatory system and liver;
- protect hair from drying out and falling out;
- prolong youth;
- sharpen hearing and vision.
Chinese healers used crushed jade for general strengthening of the body. It was believed that the mineral was part of a drink that bestowed eternal youth. Nowadays, massages with jade balls and rods improve the condition of the skin, restore elasticity, and eliminate wrinkles and sagging.
Areas of application
The highest quality samples are used in jewelry. The first grade is used for the production of budget jewelry. Second grade specimens are used as facing materials. They are needed for finishing the external walls of buildings and interior spaces. Jade is often used in the construction of baths and saunas, since the mineral retains heat well.
Jade is actively used in the decoration of baths and saunas.
Talismans and amulets
Jade amulets are universal protection against misfortunes and failures. To attract changes for the better, you can use talismans made of white stones. This mineral helps you find love. Rings with white jade bring family well-being.
Jade talismans are good for children. If you cut a lock on a piece of jade and put such a talisman on a child’s neck, this will strengthen his connection with life and protect him from evil spirits.
Other symbols can be carved on jade plates, which will give the talisman certain properties. For example:
- a fish or two phoenixes - for abundance and prosperity;
- peach - for longevity;
- bat - to attract fortune;
- tangerine - for love;
- bamboo - for protection by higher powers;
- lotus - to achieve holiness.
Jade jewelry helps you achieve your goals faster and overtake your competitors. They enhance courage and intelligence, which is especially good for people with a military background. The stone is suitable for all professions that require the ability to make informed decisions, calculation, and foresight. Jade rings help you harmoniously combine career and family. The best combination with a mineral is silver.
Jade beads are used to improve heart function. Green beads are good for recovery after a stroke. Jade brooches become excellent talismans that improve health.
If you need to protect your home from disasters, you can use red jade figurines.
Lucky Stones of Pisces Women
What stones are suitable for Pisces women? A symbol of tenderness and femininity, being the main talisman for women born under this sign, is pearl agate (cacholong). The matte white veined gem attracts everyone's attention and is suitable for any age. For gentle and sensitive Pisces women under the zodiac sign, cacholong helps to gain confidence and remember their feminine essence, to regain attractiveness and femininity lost in the everyday routine of life.
When choosing a stone for a Pisces woman, a man must remember that this zodiac sign is very susceptible to stress and depression. To help your other half avoid these negative phenomena, you should give her jewelry with a moonstone. Selenite also promotes successful and easy childbirth by relieving anxiety and tension. The stone emits special energy during the full moon, at which time its power increases many times over, helping its owners find happiness in love.
Jade products
In addition to jewelry, household items are made from jade. Vases, cups, and bottles were actively used both in Chinese dynasties and in the ruling circles of Russia. In addition to bowls and other containers, the Peterhof lapidary factory made paper knives and writing utensils.
Jade figurines are common. Products in the form of animals, totems, and gods are no less popular than pendants, rings, bracelets and brooches. The mineral is suitable for turning chess pieces, massage balls or decorating desks.
The price of jade depends on the color, brightness and uniformity. An ordinary green mineral costs from two to thirty dollars. Stones larger than ten grams are more expensive. The rarer the shade and the fewer inclusions, the higher the price. The cut also affects the cost. The most expensive examples of Chinese or Maori jade can be valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Taurus
Jade is the ideal stone for Taurus. It is worth using all shades of green to get the best effect.
It is known that people of this zodiac sign often feel dissatisfied with their lives, and at the same time do nothing to change it. Possession of jade Taurus woman and man will be able to eliminate all the bad things that are currently happening in life, but will also contribute to positive changes. It will be very useful for those who often get angry, because it helps eliminate this feeling.
Also, the jade mineral will give good luck and protection.
You can use any accessory: rings, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, etc.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
Often, specially colored glass is passed off as jade. To distinguish a real mineral from a fake, you need to pay attention to:
- strength;
- heat capacity;
- structure and light transmission;
- musicality.
Glass is easily scratched by a needle or other sharp metal objects. Jade cannot be scratched; it can withstand even an attempt to cut it.
Glass heats up and cools down quickly. If you dip a glass item in water, it will almost immediately reach its temperature. Jade will remain warm much longer; even under normal conditions it seems warmer than glass.
Real jade can be identified using a magnifying glass. If you look at the stone through a magnifying glass, you will see characteristic fibers that are missing from glass. If you don’t have optics at hand, you can look through the jade product into the light. Due to the light transmittance of the mineral, fibrous patterns appear in it under bright light.
Finally, you can distinguish jade from a fake by its musicality. When the jade plates touch, they produce a very melodic sound. Due to this property, musical instruments were created from this stone in China. You can check the sound of rings or figurines by hitting a coin; in bracelets and necklaces, you can hit the beads against each other - the ringing should remain gentle.
Historical information
Jade has long been most valued in the culture of the ancient Chinese. Here he earned the title of “national mineral”. In China, figurines of deities, jewelry, measures to determine the weight of gold, and other items were made from it. And to this day, jade has not lost its popularity among residents of China.
An interesting nuance. In ancient times, the Chinese created a musical instrument from jade, known as the lithophone, which has managed to survive to this day.
Since the 19th century, the gem has become popular in Russia, where it is delivered directly from China. They tried to import only green jades. A little later it turned out that in Russia there are also places where this gem is mined, so its import from abroad was stopped.
Residents of other countries also valued jade. This is not surprising, because people have long noticed the amazing healing and mystical properties of the gem. That's why they used it for decades, continuing to do so until today.
An interesting nuance. Until 1863, jade and jadeite were considered the same stone in the world (although in reality they are different minerals). The Chinese still don't see the difference between the stones.
How to care for stone
Thanks to its strength, jade is not afraid of scratches and falls, and it is easy to care for. The stone is not picky, so you can wash it with soapy water and a sponge. The main thing is that the product does not contain aggressive substances. It is enough to rinse off the foam under running water and wipe the product dry.
Periodically, the decoration can be wiped with a soft, damp cloth. Velvety bags, cases or boxes are suitable for storage. To restore shine, you can polish the stone with chamois leather.
Origin of the name and history
Why did the mineral get this name? This is explained by the fact that the word νεφρό (Greek) means kidney. The stone resembles this human organ. It is not surprising that for a long time jade has been sacred and served as a medicine for kidney diseases.
New Zealand, Maori or jade are other popular names for jade.
When magma from a volcano penetrates rock, this amazing mineral is formed. It is found in rivers and small streams, as well as in quarries of various sizes. The stones that were mined using the first method are more valuable because when interacting with water, it becomes more durable.
This type of mineral has been used since ancient times. The first historical data is found in the Neolithic, when amulets were made from this rock. They brought good luck. And also weapons. These products were distinguished by their durability.
In the American South it was used as a piercing that was inserted into the lip. This indicated that the person wanted to become a servant of the spirits.
In Turkey they added it to rings, belts and weapons because they believed in luck.
Hei-tiki was made from stone in New Zealand. They were passed on from one generation to another. These are the figures that served as a talisman. If a person was the last of his kind, then this amulet was buried with him.
The stone was popular because it could be worked and was noted for its durability.
In ancient China, jade was used for some time as money. It was also used when weighing gold. More than one treatise was devoted to the mineral. They even held competitions, and the main prize was jade.
Confucius played a musical instrument called a lithophone, which was made from this mineral.
