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Jade vs. Simulants - Can You Spot the Difference?

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On today's unboxing, we've got a table full of Jade and its Lookalikes - Onyx, Serpentine, Aventurine & more! See which green gem measures up and learn how to identify gemstone simulants. Then, check out a giant hunk of jade from our own backyard! Plus, discover an "African jade" that is a geologist's dream! 00:35 - Carved Soapstone 01:36 - Epidote Super Group 02:23 - Serpentine with Chrysotile 04:09 - What is Green Slag? 04:38 - Why Fracture is a Gemologist's Friend 05:12 - Aventurine Quartz & Fuchsite 06:09 - Gem Quality Chrysoprase 07:20 - Dyed Marble Carving 08:07 - What is Mariposite? 08:43 - Chalcedony Buddha 09:04 - Vibrant Green Onyx 09:20 - Nephrite Jade Sphere 10:18 - Jadeite Unveiled 12:24 - Why is Butterstone So Important? 14:24 - Jade Boulder...from Tennessee? Subscribe to Gemstones.com: https://bit.ly/subgems Check out our Gemopedia: https://www.gemstones.com/gemopedia?mcid=XSOGEMyoutube0000002 CHECK OUT THE GEMS FROM THIS VIDEO: Butterstone: https://www.jtv.com/product/-archean-butterstone-serpentine-rough-size-and-shape-vary/19CP3A?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Jadeite Bracelet: https://www.jtv.com/product/green-jadeite-rhodium-over-sterling-silver-bolo-bracelet/PCF618?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Chalcedony Buddha: https://www.jtv.com/product/carved-green-chalcedony-buddha-18k-yellow-gold-over-sterling-silver-pendant-with-chain/TSW168?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Chrysoprase: https://www.jtv.com/product/chrysoprase-12x10mm-oval-cabochon-4-25ct/171JDA?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Green Onyx Necklace: https://www.jtv.com/product/green-onyx-rhodium-over-sterling-silver-men-s-necklace/MJO171A?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Aventurine Beads: https://www.jtv.com/product/green-aventurine-and-quartzite-appx-12x8mm-twisted-faceted-barrel-bead-strand-set-of-3/JLW12972?mcid=XSOyoutube0000368 Special Thanks to Darlene at Earth’s Core! https://www.earths-core.com/ Gemstones.com is one of the leading experts on gemstones and is the best source on YouTube for all things gem related. Featuring gem history, the science behind the stones, gemstones in pop culture, and much more, you too can become a gemology expert by immersing yourself in the Gemstones.com channel. Rebecca, our host, is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and has an FGA from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain. Website: https://www.gemstones.com/?mcid=XSOGEMyoutube0000001 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gemstonesdotcom?mcid=XSOyt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemstones/?mcid=XSOyt #Gemstones #jade #jadeite #unboxing #onyx #chalcedony #jtv

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