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Semi Precious Stone Jade Necklace

Jade is the gem name for gem stone aggregates composed of either or both of two different minerals, Jadeite and also Nephrite. Jadeite is a sodium-rich aluminous pyroxene; nephrite is a fine-grained, calcium-rich, magnesium, iron, and aluminous amphibole. All jade is composed of fine-grained; extremely inter grown, interlocking ("matted" or "felted" texture, like asbestos or felt) crystals of one or both of these raw materials. Though neither mineral is very hard (6-7), jade is one of the toughest gem raw materials known because of inter grown nature of the individual crystals.

Healing ability: Jade is said to be of use in the treatment of asthma, heart harms, larynx, liver, thyroid, spleen, and also thymus. It's also thought to make stronger the body and increase longevity. Taken in a drink, it is supposed to strengthen the muscles, harden the bones, calm the mind, and cleanse the blood. It is believed to bring its wearer good luck, peace, harmony, tranquility, fertility, serenity, practicality, moderation, stability, and also perspective. Tougher than granite and more hard to carve than steel, Jade is one of the toughest minerals known to man, and was used by Mayans in Central America to make weapons, utensils and also good ornaments.