{"product_id":"nephrite-jade-classic-green-jade-nephrite-mineral","title":"Nephrite Jade Specimen — Classic Green, Waxy Luster, 43g — Field Find","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE FIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nephrite jade specimen, 43g — rich green with a smooth, waxy luster and the dense, fibrous structure that makes nephrite one of the toughest ornamental stones in nature. A quietly authoritative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNephrite is a variety of the amphibole mineral series (specifically actinolite-tremolite), distinct from jadeite, which is a pyroxene. Both are called “jade” in common usage, but they are mineralogically different stones. Nephrite is characterized by its interlocking fibrous crystal structure, which gives it exceptional toughness — it is one of the most impact-resistant natural stones known. Color ranges from pale celadon to deep forest green depending on iron content. The surface develops a waxy to greasy luster when polished, distinct from the more glassy finish of jadeite. This specimen weighs 43g. Locality not independently verified; sold as nephrite based on visual characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNephrite jade has been worked by humans for longer than almost any other ornamental stone — Neolithic tools and carvings in nephrite have been found across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Its toughness made it ideal for tools before metal; its beauty made it ideal for ceremony and adornment. In China, nephrite was the primary jade material for millennia before jadeite from Burma became available in the 18th century. A raw nephrite specimen carries that entire history in its structure — the same fibrous toughness that made it a tool material is what gives it its characteristic feel in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CHOSE IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe green on this piece is genuine and consistent — the waxy surface quality that distinguishes nephrite from other green stones is present and clear. At 43g it’s a substantial hand piece with real weight and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Nephrite jade specimen\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 43g\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Not independently verified\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Natural specimen — please review photographs for color, surface texture, and natural variation. Sold as nephrite based on visual characteristics; not independently certified.\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 1 — one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found in the Field","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080784363705,"sku":"EUL92V","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9438\/4825\/files\/54338B6D-D1CA-4467-8F1F-337BF68F79DC.jpg?v=1783132126","url":"https:\/\/foundinthefield.store\/products\/nephrite-jade-classic-green-jade-nephrite-mineral","provider":"Found in the Field","version":"1.0","type":"link"}