newjade
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Post by newjade on Jul 21, 2012 11:49:54 GMT -5
Hey there! So, on a family members land, we've found large chunks of BC Jade! I'm bringing some in to a geologist to figure out what the exact type and quality is, but I was wondering if there was any easy ways to tell myself(keeping in mind I have no rock/mineral equipment). Also, was wondering what Jade goes for in large chunks, and if it is more valuable cut smaller or left big? If cut smaller, certain shapes? Thanks for any help I get, and I look forward to being part of this community I have stumbled across here!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2012 13:53:53 GMT -5
If you have an accurate scale you can do a specific gravity test. There us a tutorial for that here. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=rocksidlib&action=display&thread=53154That is not a positive ID though. Just one of the steps that gets you to the answer. A geologist or experienced jade person can pretty much pick up a piece and be pretty sure by looking. It is waxy on the outside if it is smooth but when broken it will be a dull, uneven, rough break and it will not be shiny or have any sparkle. There is no silver bullet. If you could post some photos here we could give you a better idea but the geologist is your best bet. There are a lot of things out there that are jade like but not jade. Jim
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itsandbits
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Post by itsandbits on Jul 21, 2012 14:05:54 GMT -5
Glad to hear it, what part of the province are you in? I'm in the south central interior; thompson/okanogan region and even though we are not on record of having any nephrite or jadeite in the region, we do find materials that probably are. You probably are aware that the regions noted for "jade" in BC are the far north, lilloet region, lower fraser, and I think the Steine but lots is not explored. so how about some pictures, we like to drool on here
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 21, 2012 22:09:21 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 21, 2012 23:01:29 GMT -5
By the way, if your jade turns out be sure to change your name. "New jade" is what the Chinese call their artificially colored jade look alike agates.
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newjade
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Post by newjade on Jul 23, 2012 13:04:19 GMT -5
Thanks for all the info everyone! Only question is, what should Jade weigh in concern with the gravity test? And naturally I will be uploading Pictures of it very soon. I'm on a short journey across Vancouver Island, and then I'll be back on the Jaded path! Talk soon, Me
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 21:03:15 GMT -5
It has a wide range. 2.92 to 3.4. A lot of other things hit in this range also. Thulite and glaucophane are a couple of them and they have most of the same characteristics as jade/nephrite.
Good luck and I am really looking forward to seeing what it looks like. I use nephrite it to make rings. Jim
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Post by Woodyrock on Aug 14, 2012 0:46:53 GMT -5
PM sent, good luck with the jade hunting. Woody
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Post by paulshiroma on Aug 21, 2012 13:43:58 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing your work and congrats on the find. Keep us posted on what the geologists tell you. Paul
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Post by Pat on Aug 21, 2012 14:11:51 GMT -5
What a lucky find -- if it is jade! Welcome. Pictures?
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Aug 22, 2012 10:06:55 GMT -5
Yes, we like living vicariously through pictures! And Welcome!
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Post by montanamuskrat on Sept 3, 2012 20:31:37 GMT -5
Welcome Tom
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herchenx
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Post by herchenx on Sept 5, 2012 17:59:38 GMT -5
welcome and good luck!
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