Jadeite jade is perhaps one of the most difficult gemstones to identify simply because there are a number of gemstones whose characteristics resemble that of jade and the abundance of imitations in the market. There are a few key gemological tests which when carried out properly can provide confirmation of its identity. There are also some 'quick-and dirty' negation tests which will tell you that a stone is definitely not jadeite but yet you cannot ascertain the specimen's identiy in the absence of certain confirmatory tests. This quick test may be useful when you are a buyer in the field armed with a loupe and your common sense.
The following tests are useful to take note:
Crystalline Structure:
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