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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Fall 2004 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 2004 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA's laboratories.
Fall 1982 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1982 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1995 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1996 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1993 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1993 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1994 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1994 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 1985 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 1985 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 1984 G&G; Lab Notes
Fall 1997 G&G; Lab Notes
Winter 1987 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 1987 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Application of the DiamondView in Separating Impregnated Jadeite
Abstracts; Summer 1991
From the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, a summary of important gemology-related articles published in other journals.
