The difference between chalcedony and jade, how to distinguish between chalcedony and jade

In the process of identifying chalcedony and jade, the general chalcedony is a cryptic structure with fine texture, while jade has a stable crystal arrangement structure, and their chemical composition is also different. The main chemical composition of chalcedony is silica, while the main composition of jade is chromium, iron, copper, and aluminum. And their effects are also different.

The difference between chalcedony and jade

1. The crystal shape is different

Chalcedony is a cryptic structure with a delicate texture. It is formed by the combination of silica. It can show a variety of transitions and evolution with different transparency, but it will easily fade at high temperatures. Jade has a stable crystal arrangement structure. Although it can show different degrees of changes like chalcedony, it is determined by the arrangement of the internal particle structure of the jade.

2. Different chemical composition

The main chemical component of chalcedony is silica. Because it contains trace elements such as iron, aluminum, and manganese, which are the chromogenic factors of chalcedony, and these elements thus constitute the difference in the color and texture of chalcedony. However, jade is contained in many trace elements, such as zinc, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, cobalt, selenium and other mineral elements, of which chromium, iron, copper, and aluminum are the main chromogenic factors, so that the color and texture of jade will also have different degrees of influence.

3. Different origin

Chalcedony is formed under low temperature and low pressure conditions, and chalcedony is mainly produced in Madagascar, Brazil, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Jade is divided into nephrite and hard jade. There are many varieties of jade, and its origin will be different. For example, Hetian jade is mainly produced in Xinjiang, Lantian jade is mainly produced in Shaanxi, and Xiuyu is mainly produced in Liaoning.

4. Different prices

Jade is divided into nephrite and jadeite, of which jadeite is the most expensive of all. A good jade costs tens of millions of yuan, while the price of high-quality jade marrow can reach tens of thousands of yuan per gram.

5. Different effects

Making jade into ornaments and wearing them on the body can play the main role of warding off evil spirits and protecting the wearer's safety, while wearing jade marrow for a long time can prevent bone diseases and blood diseases, and can also improve the wearer's liver and gallbladder function.