: a compact tremolite or actinolite that is the commoner and less valuable kind of jade and that varies in color from white to dark green or black
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Jade is a complex stone to purchase well, because there are two different varieties (nephrite and jadeite) and numerous grades, colors, and subtle qualities to consider.
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Augusten Burroughs, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2016
Augusten Burroughs, Town & Country, 15 Sep. 2016
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“Nephrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nephrite. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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