Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Agate10mm 7 long with the loops

7 long with the loops (8mm not including the loops) and 8

until the 17th century Crystal Quartz was believed to be permanently frozen water

it is found in a pale and earthy green

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

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Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Agate10mm 7 long with the loopsNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.