Do You Know Your Jadeite from Jade?In by Lapis LazuliFebruary 26, 2017 Do You Know Your Jadeite from Jade? Take our Gem-master testJade is a beautiful stone that has been used by a variety of ancient and modern cultures for jewelry. Its rarest form is jadeite, which is especially prized in Asia. Can you tell the difference? How much do you know about this precious stone and its uses?What are the two type of jade?In what century was it discovered that jadeite was a rarer, different form of Jade?Other than rarity, what are the differences between jadeite and nephrite jade?Which country is the largest exporter of jadeite (the rarest jade) in the world?Emerald-green jadeite has also been called what?Does jadeite come in a wider or fewer range of colors than nephrite jade?Which of the following is NOT a name for a particular shade of jadeite?Which ancient Latin American civilization used jadeite in jewelry and weapons?The term ‘jade’ derives from the Spanish term for ‘loin stone’. What ailment did Europeans think Jade could help cure?Soapstone!Uh-oh, you’ve got a lot to learn when it comes to precious stones. Make sure you be careful when buying, so you don’t end up with dyes soapstone.Jade not jadeiteYou did pretty well on our test, but still have a bit to learn to become a gem master. Fortunately precious stones are fun to learn about. So get out there and educate yourself. We hope our quiz helped!You’re a Gem Master!Congratulations, you have a nose for quality and rarity. Only the best and the most beautiful is good enough for you.Jadeite88.com