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Gems > Hardstones > Jade

Preferred term

Jade  

Definition

  • Hard, fine-grained rock composed either of jadeite or nephrite and usually having a color ranging from dark green to green-white; it takes a high polish and has long been used for jewelry and ornamental objects [AAT]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Jadestone

Notation

  • 121523

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-NNHSM6WS-R

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