What kind of gem is Tianshan Stone?
Tianshan Qing is a strange stone accidentally discovered in the river bed of the Bole Ahti Bekorzanbulak (Kazakh) Canyon in Xinjiang. It was originally named "Hailin Stone", " "Eye Stone",
A strange stone accidentally discovered in the river bed while traveling in the canyon. It was originally named "Haining Stone". Later, because it was produced in the northern foothills of the western section of Tianshan Mountains, its color was blue-gray. The main color is like the color of celadon in porcelain, so it was renamed "Tianshan Qingshi", or "Tianshan Qing" for short.
The "Tianshan Qing" strange stone is very similar to the famous Guangxi large fossil, Tibetan porcelain stone, Laibin stone, and ancient pottery stone, but it is more moist (seemingly transparent but not transparent) than the Guangxi large fossil. "Tianshan Qing" Guangxi large fossils and Tibetan porcelain stones are mainly in warm colors such as red and yellow, while "Tianshan Qing" is cooler, mainly in cold colors such as green, black and white contrast, cyan gray, milky white, etc. The color matching They are well-proportioned, and the pictures may look like the sky is blue after rain, or like nectar and jade liquid flowing, or like thick ink paintings, which are relatively rare among other stone types. Tianshan Qingqing Stone - "Arhat" Ruan Guochun photographed Tianshan Qing - the face of a great man
The main colors are light blue-green (duck egg green), black and white, blue gray, milky white and other cold colors, with occasional ginger Yellow, etc.
This kind of stone generally has clear layered joints. The textures are mostly geometric lines, concave and convex, well-proportioned, thick and thin, with undulating textures, smooth lines, and regularly arranged layers. The excessive color may have a round or oval shape, an inner circle pattern that resembles an eye, and the pattern is darker in color and higher in hardness, and both can appear at the same time. A stone has multiple viewing surfaces, and many shapes resemble landscapes. , there are also people, animals, plants, etc.;
Special Characteristics
Have capillary pores, can "breathe", the color becomes moister when exposed to water or oil, and the color changes when exposed to dry or high temperature environments It becomes lighter, astringent and stagnant.
Geological origin
The formation of "Tianshan Qing" is very similar to that of jade: the original Devonian Carboniferous rock-epidote collapsed in the river bed at the source, and after tens of thousands of years or even decades, it Millions of years of collisions between snow and ice, as well as erosion and tempering by floods, have formed a smooth, warm and soft surface. This stone is hard, has a strong jade texture, and has the luster of celadon glaze. Because of its unique color, texture, and morphological records, and because it was produced under unique geographical conditions, it is generally considered to be unique to Bortala Prefecture in Xinjiang. Strange rocks. The use of Tianshan ice jade has a long history in China. In the mid-Qing Dynasty, precious jade materials from Xinjiang's large and small Hezhuo were carved by palace jade masters, making ice jade utensils and ornaments popular during the Qianlong period. It has become an exclusive jade material for the royal family. The production of ice jade in the Qing Dynasty was at its peak during the Qianlong and Jiaqing reigns. The famous Emperor Qianlong in history was particularly fond of jade. He spent a lot of manpower and financial resources on the production and collection of ice jade, and his collection could be quite large. Most of the ice jades now collected in the Palace Museum in Beijing were collected by Emperor Qianlong. By the end of the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, the Tianshan ice jade market in Beijing was booming, and the supply of Tianshan ice jade was scarce. Not only domestic dignitaries, wealthy businessmen and civilians actively participated, but also attracted foreigners to come to Beijing to buy Tianshan ice jade artifacts, reaching the largest collection of Chinese ice jade. The highest peak in history. In recent years, the jade market has been warming up. Xinjiang, as the main jade producing area in China, has many varieties of jade, including red, black, yellow, and blue. In addition to the well-known jade varieties, some are produced in Laos. Rare jade species in jade-producing areas are constantly being discovered by the market and are highly sought after. When the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences conducted inspections and surveys in Xinjiang a few years ago, several new jade mines were identified after detection. In these jade mines, and in the rivers surrounding these jade mines, the new jade mines and jade mines The material was excavated, or this jade mine finally came to light after being buried for many years. This kind of jade was the tribute jade that was popular during the Qianlong period: Tianshan ice jade.
Chinese name
Tianshan Ice Jade
Characteristics
The jade heart is wrapped by a layer of yellow skin
Origin
Middle Qing Dynasty
Category
High-grade quartz jade
Main components
Cryptocrystalline one The crystalline quartz in the Tianchi on the mountainside of Bogda is quiet, reflecting the hazy snow peaks like a silver mirror. Under the sunlight, it sparkles with silver light. It is a unique masterpiece of nature.
The breeze blew, breaking the calmness of the lake. Another blurry world in the clear water also swayed slightly with layers of clear waves.
In many beautiful legends, Tianchi not only has mysterious natural beauty, but also has various myths and stories spread. The most widely circulated legend is that Tianchi is the fairyland where the Queen Mother of the West lives, and it is the place where the lingering and euphemistic love story of King Zhou Mu and the Queen Mother of the West meeting in Tianchi was nurtured. There is also a legend that Tianchi was originally a silver mirror on the dressing table of the Queen Mother of the West, but it was accidentally dropped to the world.
On the hillside on the northeast bank of Tianchi lies the Ancestral Temple of the Queen Mother of the West. Because it is dedicated to the Queen Mother, it is also called the "Empress Temple". Taoists all know that Feng Shui is very important when choosing a location for building a temple. The geographical location of the Xiwangmu Ancestral Temple is very mysterious. It faces south and is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side. It is located halfway up the Wolong Mountain, occupying the aura of the Tianchi landscape and the essence of the sun and the moon. It is also a beautiful and magical scenery in the scenic spot.
Tianchi is backed by the towering Bogda Peak and faces the affluent and prosperous Urumqi. It has a blue lake as clear as jade and an alpine meadow with flowers and green grass. It integrates the beauty of nature and humanity, like an emerald on Tianshan Mountain, and has won the admiration and love of the world.
The bright moon rises above the Tianshan Mountains, among the vast sea of clouds. Standing at the top of Tianchi and looking out, the "Silver Pyramid" that remains unchanged all year round will appear in front of you. Bogda Peak means "God of Mountains" in Mongolian and is the god in people's hearts. The sanctity and majesty displayed by Bogda Peak has become a symbol of the perseverance, tolerance and understanding of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.
Walking around the lake, there are wild flowers everywhere, green trees, and several exquisite boats docked on the shore, making people unable to resist the temptation of the beautiful scenery.
Walking around the lake, there are wild flowers everywhere, green trees, and several exquisite boats docked on the shore, making people unable to resist the temptation of the beautiful scenery.
Walking around the lake, there are wild flowers everywhere, green trees, and several exquisite boats docked on the shore, making people unable to resist the temptation of the beautiful scenery.
On the mountainside around Tianchi, there are many spruce forests. The spruce trees are shaped like pagodas and are famous landscape trees. Tall, neat, and powerful. The temperature of the lake in Tianchi is also very low in the summer. When sailing on the lake on a yacht, the cool breeze will blow. It is best to bring more clothes when playing at this time