Nephrite Jade Slice Canada Natural Jade Stone Polished Green Mineral Specimen

Description

Nephrite Jade Slice – Natural Green Jade Stone from Canada

This listing features a beautifully polished Nephrite Jade slice sourced from the renowned jade-bearing regions of Canada. Each piece is hand-selected for its rich green colour, smooth finish, and attractive internal texture. The photograph provided shows an example of the style and quality of the slice you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube included for precise size reference.

All of our specimens are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity, providing full assurance of their natural origin and mineral quality.

What Is Nephrite Jade? – Mineralogical Overview

Nephrite Jade is one of the two true forms of jade, the other being jadeite. Nephrite is an amphibole-group mineral, specifically a compact, interlocking fibrous form of tremolite–actinolite. This tightly woven structure gives Nephrite Jade its exceptional toughness, making it one of the toughest natural stones in the world.

The mineral displays shades ranging from pale cream to deep forest green, with Canadian specimens particularly known for their strong, consistent colouring and fine-grained appearance. Its velvety to waxy lustre and subtle internal patterns make it highly valued by collectors, artisans, and those with an appreciation for natural decorative stones.

Geological Background – Jade Formation in Canada

Canada is one of the most important sources of high-quality Nephrite Jade, especially in British Columbia, where large deposits formed through complex geological processes involving heat, pressure, and metamorphism.

Nephrite forms when magnesium-rich rocks such as serpentinite or dolomitic limestone undergo metamorphism, allowing tremolite-actinolite minerals to grow into dense, fibrous aggregates. Over millions of years, tectonic forces and metamorphic conditions compact these fibrous crystals into the tough, cohesive material known as jade.

These deposits often occur in:

• Fault zones where high-pressure metamorphism is active
• Contact metamorphic belts near intrusive igneous bodies
• Ultramafic rock environments, especially serpentinite-rich terrains
• Canada’s extensive tectonic history and mountain-building events created ideal conditions for large-scale nephrite formation.

Colour, Texture, and Structural Features

The polished Nephrite Jade slice exhibits many hallmarks of this prized mineral:

• Rich green colouration, ranging from soft moss to vivid dark green
• Fibrous internal texture, visible as subtle, interlocking patterns
• Waxy to silky surface lustre, enhanced by polishing
• Exceptional durability and toughness, greater than almost any other gemstone
• Natural translucency, especially visible when backlit
• Canadian Nephrite often shows a uniform colour distribution, making slices particularly attractive for display and artistic use.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Nephrite Jade has been valued for thousands of years across cultures around the world. Indigenous peoples of Canada utilised jade for tools, carvings, ceremonial objects, and trade goods due to its extreme strength and aesthetic appeal.

Globally, jade has long symbolised purity, strength, longevity, and beauty. Even today, Nephrite Jade remains a cornerstone of carving traditions, jewellery design, and ornamental craftsmanship.

A Beautiful Natural Display Piece

This Nephrite Jade slice is an excellent addition to any mineral collection or natural décor setting. Its vibrant green tones, high polish, and attractive structure make it a standout specimen that draws the eye from every angle.

The slice is carefully chosen, fully authenticated, and prepared to highlight the natural beauty of one of the world’s most admired minerals. Each specimen is unique, making your piece a one-of-a-kind example of Canada’s geological heritage.