Ahmadjan Abduriyim, Kazuko Saruwatari, and Yusuke Katsurada, May 5, 2017
Examines the sources, colour, texture and chemical composition of jadeite from Japanese deposits.
Read MoreBrendan M. Laurs, Thomas W. Overton
This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MorePeter C. Keller and Wang Fuquan, March 1, 1986
China has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreZuowei Yin, Cui Jiang, M. Santosh, Yiming Chen, Yi Bao, and Quanli Chen, October 31, 2014
Introduces the Chinese nephrite mine in Hechi and characterises the “band” and dendritic patterns found in this material.
Read MoreSally A. Thomas and Hing Wa Lee, March 1, 1986
Chinese master carvers have produced some of the world's most sophisticated gemstone carvings.
Read MoreEmmanuel Fritsch, Shun-Tien Ten Wu, September 1, 1992
Article, Identification, Jadeite, “Bleaching”, Polymer Impregnation, Jade Treatments
Read MoreRichard W. Hughes, Olivier Galibert, March 1, 2000
The jadeite mines of Upper Burma (now Myanmar) occupy a privileged place in the world of gems, as they are the principal source of top-grade material.
Read MoreJill M. Hobbs, March 1, 1982
An examination of the various simulants of of nephrite and jadeite, and how to separate them from jade.
Read MoreDavid Hargett, June 1, 1990
Many deposits of jadeite have been found in Guatemala during the last two decades.
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