Jadeite is a much sought after gemstone due to its rarity and vibrance. Jade itself has over 7,000 years of history. It was firsdt used to make weapons and tools due to its sturdiness. In Chinese culture, Jade is valued as much as gold or diamonds are. To determine the value of Jade, it is important to take into account the intensity of the color, texture, clarity, as well as transparency. On the Moh's hardness scale Jade ranks at 6.5 to 7 which makes it a very durable gemstone. Jadeite is used to call Jade gemstones that are highly valuable, rare, and vivid in color. Jadeite can also come in other colors such as red, yellow, orange, or brown but in its purest form, Jadeite is white.
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