Jade Lucky Gemstones and Mystical-healing Properties By Charles L Harmon The name “jade” is derived from the Spanish term “piedra de ijada”, meaning “loin stone”. Ancient man was been working with and using jade over 7,000 years ago. In prehistoric times jade’s strength made it a natural choice for crafting tools and weapons. Jade was […]
Jade Lucky Stones /2
Jade Lucky Stones – Mysticism and Jade Luck Abound /2 By Charles L Harmon Continued from part I Prehistoric and Early Historic Korea3 The use of jade and other greenstone was a long-term tradition in Korea (c. 850 BC – AD 668). Jade is found in small numbers of pit-houses and burials. The craft production […]
Jade Lucky Stones
Jade Lucky Stones – Mysticism and Jade Luck Abound By Charles L Harmon Jade is an ornamental stone. The term jade is applied to two different rocks made up of different silicate minerals: * Nephrite: Hardness 5.5 – 6.0 Mohs, a microcrystalline interlocking fibrous matrix of the calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole mineral series tremolite. The […]