How much can this jade be worth?
Xiuyan jade is not a single jade species because of its complex material composition, different physical properties and arts and crafts characteristics. According to the different mineral compositions, xiuyan jade can be divided into three types: serpentine jade, tremolite jade, serpentine jade and tremolite jade mixture, of which serpentine jade is the main one.
The colors of xiuyan jade are dark green, green, light green, yellowish green, grayish green, tan, brown, dark red, sallow, white, yellowish white, greenish white and grayish black. The existence of such rich colors often makes xiuyan jade have extremely beautiful "clever colors". The depth of color is related to the iron content. When there is iron, the color is generally dark, and vice versa. Jade also has a strong waxy luster, glass luster, and some show oily luster; Slightly transparent to translucent, a few display. Its transparency is related to mineral composition and chemical composition. When xiuyan jade is composed entirely of serpentine, the transparency is high. If the impurity content reaches 5%~ 10%, the transparency is poor. When the iron and magnesium content in xiuyan jade is high, the transparency is often poor; On the contrary, transparency will increase.
The imitations of Yixiuyu mainly include glass, chalcedony, marble and dushan jade. ?
1. Glass: Yellow-green glass is easily mixed with jade. Glass has a strong luster and hardness, and the breach is shell-shaped, and bubbles are often observed inside.
2. Chalcedony: Its hardness is generally greater than that of xiuyan jade, and its color is uniform and single, while that of xiuyan jade is richer than that of chalcedony.
3. Marble: There is a kind of light yellow-green marble, which is very similar to Xiuyu. This kind of marble is commonly known as "Pakistani jade". If you look closely, you will find that its structure and color are layered, and it will bubble when it meets acid. Generally carved into plates, bowls, cabbages, animals and other shapes.
4. dushan jade: It is produced in Dushan in the northeast of Nanyang City, Henan Province, hence its name. Because of its different mineral composition and content, it can form white, green, yellow, purple, mottled and other colors, which is richer than Xiuyu. The color of dushan jade is often dark green to black, distributed in blocks, and its hardness is greater than that of Xiuyu. Generally, it will be carved into plates, bowls, animals, figures and other ornaments.