The difference between Kunlun jade and Hetian jade

The difference between Kunlun jade and Hotan jade is as follows: 1. Origin: Kunlun jade is called Kunlun jade to the east of Kunlun Mountain and Hotan jade to the north of the mountain; 2. Variety. Kunlun jade is mainly made of mountain materials, with less mountain water materials. Hotan jade has seed materials, mountain materials and other types. 3. Hardness. The hardness of Kunlun jade is above 6.5 degrees of Mohs, and Hotan jade is 6.5 degrees of Mohs.

1. Origin

Kunlun Jade

Kunlun jade and Hetian jade have different origins. Kunlun jade and Hetian jade are located in the same metallogenic belt. According to the geographical location, people call the east of Kunlun Mountain Kunlun jade, and the north of the mountain Hetian jade.

2. Variety

Hetian Jade

Kunlun jade and Hetian jade have different varieties. Kunlun jade is mainly made of mountain materials, with few mountain water materials, and no seed materials have been found so far. Hetian jade is divided into four types: seed materials, mountain materials, mountain water materials, and Gobi materials.

3, hardness

Kunlun Jade

Kunlun jade and Hetian jade have different hardness. The hardness of Kunlun jade is above 6.5 degrees of Mohs, and the hardness is relatively high. It is an ideal raw material for high-grade handicraft carving. The hardness of Hetian jade is about 6-6.5 degrees of Mohs, and the texture is warm and moist.