The difference between jadeite and jade lies in the variety, luster and cultural heritage. Jadeite is one of the types of jade. It has a glassy luster. It has always been known as the king of jade in the jewelry industry. Jade is a general term for all natural jades. But people often say that jade refers to nephrite, which mainly has a greasy luster.
1. Different kinds of jadeite
Type is one of the main differences between jadeite and jade. Jade is actually the general name of all natural jadeite, and jadeite is a mineral aggregate mainly composed of jadeite, which also belongs to the category of natural gems. Therefore, jadeite belongs to one of the types of jade, including jadeite.
2. Different luster jadeite
The difference between jadeite and jade also lies in its luster. The jade is usually referred to as nephrite, and the surface of this jade will show varying degrees of grease luster, and the luster is soft and warm. The jadeite presents a glassy luster, which makes people feel cool.
3. Different jades with cultural heritage
The cultural heritage is also one of the differences between jadeite and jade. The jadeite has been in China for a relatively short time, but it has always been the king of gems in the jewelry industry. Jade has been in China for thousands of years, and Hotan Jade, one of the jade varieties, has been regarded as a national stone in China.