This is the expensive stuff because of its green hues and rarity. The most sought after colour is Emperor Green. Nephrite is translucent. In addition, there is a white version called “mutton fat.”

The other form of Jade. This type of jade has more colour variations due to impurities in the rock; Emperor green is still preferred. It is harder than Nephrite, but is also translucent.

If you shine a light into the cut in the rock, it should shine the colour of the gem beneath.

Speckled and soft, not “jade”

These are definitely not jade.

There are a few, easily identifiable markings that prove these are not what we are looking for.

Pretty sure they’re made of glass.