Lemon Jade 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Size_5x10-20mm It is a particularly unusual

It is a particularly unusual gem because it exhibits a special optical property known as tenebrescence

Its soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light

and was used to stimulate health and rebirth

according to the Mohs hardness scale

however it does not exhibit the play of color seen in precious Opal

Lemon Jade 2x4mm Heishi - 15-16 Inch Size_5x10-20mm It is a particularly unusualJade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. Jade has been used for tens of thousands of years, initially as tools because of its hardness, but is prized, especially in Asian cultures, as a gemstone that is cut into many shapes and often given a high polish.