Jadeite - JD02

Jadeite is a sodium aluminum silicate and a variety of Jade. It is an exceptionally tough stone and equally valuable in metaphysical properties. It occurs in the beautiful olive shades. Jade is a powerful cleansing stone, enhancing the body's filtration and elimination organs. Jade in all forms has always represented nobility, not only of rank, but of ideals.In Asia, Jade is revered as a noble stone.

Worth Knowing Facts About Jade:

1. A piece of Jade carved in the form of a butterfly has special significance in China. 

2. The use of Jade to produce musical sounds dates far back into Chinese annals.

3. A neck carving of Jade, called a hei-tiki, was of great importance to the Maoris tribes of New Zealand.

4. Since Jade was considered a stone to inspire the mind to quick and precise decisions, ancient traders would hold it in the palm of the right hand while making business transactions.