Olive Jade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Malachite with occasional inclusions of creamy

with occasional inclusions of creamy white and dark grey

but occasionally gabbro comes in oranges and greens

and rutile

a variety of Feldspar

Many of the earliest gem traders did not realize that these yellowish stones were actually different materials

Olive Jade 6mm Round - 15-16 Inch Malachite with occasional inclusions of creamyJade is the industry name for this beautiful deep green stone. Ours is actually a Serpentine, but takes a trained eye and a microscope to discern the difference between this material and the Jade it is named after. It is extremely tough and resistant to fracture and has been used to make choppers and blades since Neolithic times. It has been said that it brings strength and longevity to the wearer. It protects against failure and misfortune.