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What is K-2?
K-2, also known as "K-2 Jasper" and "raindrop azurite," is an extremely interesting mineral from the Skardu region of northern Pakistan. It is like a magnet for a...
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Nephrite / Jade-nephrite / "Jade" (variety of actinolite).
Etymology:
Nephrite: From the Greek nephros=kidney (Werner, 1780) probably due to the shape of t...
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Names) :
Nephrite / Jade-nephrite / "Jade" (variety of actinolite).
Etymology:
Nephrite: From the Greek nephros=kidney (Werner, 1780) probably due to the shape of t...
Presentation :
Names) :
Nephrite / Jade-nephrite / "Jade" (variety of actinolite).
Etymology:
Nephrite: From the Greek nephros=kidney (Werner, 1780) probably due to the shape of t...
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Often confused with jade despite its much lower hardness 2.5 to 4 for Serpentine compared to 6.5 to 7 for Jade and Jadeite.
Names) :
Serpentine => Antigorite: Bowenite,...
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Often confused with jade despite its much lower hardness 2.5 to 4 for Serpentine compared to 6.5 to 7 for Jade and Jadeite.
Names) :
Serpentine => Antigorite: Bowenite,...
