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Like every Tuesday I find you for a new article. Today, I suggest you take an interest in a new stone: Jade.
Always in the continuity of our journey of discovery of semi-precious stones, we will see through this article the origin of this rock, its history, its characteristics, but above all its virtues and benefits both in terms of physical and emotional and spiritual ...
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Mala Lys bracelet in jade
Jade, protective stone is the symbol of wisdom, purity, harmony and power. He has them 5 cardinal virtues : charity, modesty, courage, justice and wisdom. By opting for this stone, His carrier dismisses evil and attracts luck and friendship! How about learning more about it?
I think it's high time to tell you more, let's go!
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Jade was used for the manufacture of artistic objects. When a Chinese had a jewel or any other object in Jade, he had the hope of accessing the dignity of the Empire.
Royal Pierre par excellence in China, we already manufactured objects based on Jade.
In the culture of Liangzhu, Jade had ceremonial use. When they died, dignitary were covered with objects in Jade More or less refined, depending on the social rank of the person.
The Emperor of China Qianlong had for this mineral such a passion that he had raised staggering amounts of objects of Jade. During the wars and invasions that followed, this treasure was seized and disseminated around the world.
Jade was used to treat pain located at the kidneys, as well as nephretic colic.
It was the stone that symbolized the emperor, he had a scepter in Jade. Each of the princes also received tablets in jade according to their rank:
From a cultural point of view, The nephritis is a very important stone: it is protected and its exploitation is limited. Since his discovery, this mineral Was used to cut tools, axes, make gold jewelry and even diplomatic gifts.
Jade also played an important role. Like many elements (fireworks, baguettes, feng shui) adopted from Chinese culture, Jade is a stone that is more and more appreciated in the West.
This stone is used for making ornaments and jewelry.
Dragon pendant in green or white jade
Whether Jade, nephritis or jadeite, these terms all have the same origin.
We owe the word "jade" to the Spanish conquistadors of the 15th century, at the time of the conquest of South America. Derived from Spanish “Piedre de ijada” (literally stone for the iliac pit) and Latin “Lapis nephriticus” (for nephritis). Its name refers to Indian beliefs, according to which Jade cared for nephretic problems.
Jade was however known for a long time in China where many medicinal virtues were already attached to him.
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There are 2 types of jade:
It is quite easily found, it is made up of calcium and magnesium silicate.
The stone of JADE Nephritis belongs to the group of amphiboles.
It can present green, brown, yellow, gray or white shades. It is also sometimes marbled.
It is a variety of actinolite from the family of silicates. Its hardness is between 5 and 6 and its density between 3 and 3.2.
She is much more complicated to find, it is a precious stone. It is made up of calcium and aluminum silicate.
This stone belongs to the group of pyroxenes.
The shades are very varied: cream, gray, brunette, blue, orange, red ... and we sometimes even find combinations of several colors and marbride.
It belongs to the family of silicates. Its hardness is 6.5 and its density is between 3.3 and 3.3.
Chinese hair peak in partitions and white jade stone
You can find the semi-transparent jade in Opaque. The price varies depending on the degree of transparency and the intensity of the colors. A clear and speech stone will be more expensive.
The main jade deposits are found in China and Burma (Myanmar). But, there are also in Canada, the United States, Japan, Mexico, Guatemala, New Zealand (Jade Island, South) and Russia.
Qi gong balls - Chinese health balls in jade
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Rarely necessary, you can however place your jade in salted distilled water if you wish.
Place your stone in sunlight or on a heap of quartz.
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White jade mala bracelet
This stone is associated with signs of Gemini, lion, balance and capricorn.
At the level of Sacred chakra For sterility problems, Third eye chakra For migraines and Solar plexus chakra For colic.
Jade wedding symbolize the 26th wedding anniversary.
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This is how this new article ends to Jade stone.
I hope you enjoyed reading! Do not hesitate to tell us what you have thought or even ask us your questions in commenting on this article.
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Valentin Mondanga Adu
February 20, 2020
Où est-ce qu’on peut acheter la pierre Jade?