Took the hammer to break some pieces off this rock to identify

[thechainring]

So I whacked this rock a couple times with the hammer to break some pieces off and it was a lot harder then expected. I was told it was jade when it was given to me years ago. Any input would be appreciated thanks.

 

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[Moesia]

On the look of it i would say it is jade.

 

[Rasputin]

It's not jade--maybe fuschite?

 

[Moesia]

Scratch it with a steel knife, up comment could be right.

 

[Moesia]

It's not jade--maybe fuschite?

Why are you sure it is not jade, what makes you certain?