5 Interesting Facts About Jade the Stone of Heaven

Worn by people for centuries, Jade is considered a spiritual stone and has a variety of meaning as well as facts attached to it. People often call it 'Jade the stone of heaven', being a symbol of purity and the stone of immortality. It is believed to embody the five values: Justice, Courage, Wisdom, Modesty and Charity.

Here are some interesting facts about Jade that you might want to know:-

• Jade is found inside the rocks and stones and it's value cannot be seen until ascertained. One method of evaluating the stone is to strike it with a hammer since it will rebound the hammer.
• Myanmar holds the title of the largest exporter of Jade while you can find some experts from New Zealand, Australia, etc. Although the stone is associated with China and it's main source is still unidentifiable.
• As far as the strength of the stone is concerned, both Jadeite and Nephrite Jade can be formed into the most intricate designs such as herds of horses, dragons, country scenes and other jewelry.
• In Mandarin Chinese, Jade is considered more precious than gold or diamonds. This spiritual substance is touted as priceless if talking about the ancient Chinese literature.
• The stone has a lustrous surface and contains variations in color and that's why it is highly collectible today.
• In ancient time, Jade was used for tools and weapons being it tougher than steel. Later, it was used in mystical rituals and ornamentation.
• Top quality Jade is hard to find and is very translucent and sleek. Some of the real stones are sold at highest prices in the International market.
• A stone with vivid green color and no gray can be considered as the finest stone. Imperial green stone is rare while other shades such as yellowish greens, grayish greens and blackish greens, are common.

The demand for finest Jade is increasing day by day and it is very important to know the difference between real and fake stone. Few people realize that the finest Jade is one of the most precious gemstones. Therefore, it is suggested to do some research and buy the real jade.