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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Summer 2001 G&G; Lab Notes
Summer 2002 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 2002 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Summer 2003 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 2003 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Fall 2004 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Fall 2004 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA's laboratories.
Summer 2012 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 2012 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Summer 2004 G&G; Lab Notes
Summer 2007 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Summer 2007 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Spring 1984 G&G; Lab Notes
Abstracts; Fall 2010
Abstracts; Spring 2010
This article, from the Spring 2010 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Spring 1998 G&G; Lab Notes
Spring 1999 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Spring 1999 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
