The difference between jasper and jet
1. Color: Jasper is usually green, light green or bluish white, and its texture is clear and transparent. Ink jade is dark black or dark green, calm and solemn.
2. Texture: The texture of jasper is usually delicate and even, and it is naturally smooth. Jet often has a gray or dark green centipede pattern or moire, which is unique.
3. Value: Jasper is often regarded as high-grade jade because of its bright color and good permeability, which has high collection value. And jet is often more expensive than jasper because of its scarce texture and scarcity.
4. Feng Shui and Symbol: Jasper has the effect of "gathering wealth, attracting wealth and exorcising evil spirits" in China Feng Shui, which is regarded as a symbol of good luck and is often worn or used for decoration. Black jade is often endowed with the meaning of "longevity", "peace" and "auspiciousness" in cultural relics, and is often used to make utensils or carve handicrafts.
To sum up, Jasper and Moyu are different in color, texture, value and feng shui symbol. Each has its own unique beauty, and has different pursuits and values in culture and aesthetics.