Black Nephrite Jade Rough
Australian Black Nephrite
Jade is a relative newcomer to the market. It is usually dead black, but can contain
a little mottling. Great material for inlay, buff top stones and cabochons. Australian
Black Nephrite Jade takes a good polish with diamond. Mohs hardness 6 to 6.5.
Black Nephrite Jade Rough - $6.50/pound
Locality: Australia
Sample of Black Nephrite Jade Rough.
Slabs of Black Nephrite Jade
Item Number
Description
Weight
Price
Black Nephrite #1
Triangular shape measures
approximately 6" x 4-1/2" x 2-3/4 to 1" thick.
SOLD
3.18 lb.
$20.67
Black Nephrite #2
Measures approximately 7-1/2" x 6"
x 2-1/4" at the thickest point. SOLD
9.06 lb.
$58.89
Black Nephrite #7
3- piece parcle measuring
approximately 3-1/2 x 3" x 1-1/2" thick at a peak, triangular
piece measuring 3-1/2" x 2" x 1-1/.2" to a thin edge
thick and another triangular piece measuring 4" x 3" x 1-1/.8"
to a thin edge thick. SOLD
2.50 lb.
$16.25
Black Nephrite #10
Measures approximately 5-3/4" x 2 to
3/4 " x 1-1/4" thick. SOLD