Nephrite jade that’s specific gravity is 2.57g/cm3

[BillKao]

I bought a small piece of nephrite jade from 324 Castro Street, Mountain View. When I returned to my home, I did test, the result is 18.71g/7.28cm3=2.57g/cm3.
This piece is a real nephrite jade?

 

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[BillKao]

I am sorry, that is wrong place for my post.

 

[Red-Coat]

Welcome to Tnet.

This is something you could easily look up for yourself via Google. At 2.57 g/cm3 (equivalent to Specific Gravity) it doesn't fall within the range quoted by the International Gem Society: 2.90-3.02 and usually 2.95.

It doesn't correspond to the other form of "jade" either (jadeite), which would be a little higher at around 3.30-3.38

Why not post some nice sharp close-up pictures, although that won't necessarily help in identification?

I'm sure the Mods will move your post to a more appropriate area than the "Help" section for technical problems with the forums.

 

[unclemac]

nephrite jade is not precious

 

[BillKao]

Welcome to Tnet.

This is something you could easily look up for yourself via Google. At 2.57 g/cm3 (equivalent to Specific Gravity) it doesn't fall within the range quoted by the International Gem Society: 2.90-3.02 and usually 2.95.

It doesn't correspond to the other form of "jade" either (jadeite), which would be a little higher at around 3.30-3.38

Why not post some nice sharp close-up pictures, although that won't necessarily help in identification?

I'm sure the Mods will move your post to a more appropriate area than the "Help" section for technical problems with the forums.

Thank you so much!

 

[BillKao]

nephrite jade is not precious

I like to learn how to identify rocks and minerals. Real jadeite is precious. Some stores sell serpentine as jade.

 

[galenrog]

Quality serpentine can closely resemble both Jadite and Nephrite. In comparison, it has both a lower specific gravity and is softer.