first jade (Stone) was discovered in China.During the excavation, it was found that the mineral was used in rituals of Chinese healers.A huge collection of crafts and jewelry made of jade was discovered in the tombs Lyanchzhu, which belonged to the ancient culture of the Neolithic Hongshan.This culture existed in the Yellow River Basin.According to the archaeologists found ceremonial axes, pendants and jade figurines were created in the III - II millennium BCAccording to tradition it was believed that to preserve the soul of the deceased can, by putting him in a tomb with a white jade amulet.
Historically, the term "jade" today often refers to any hard stone green.Jasper, chalcedony, aventurine and others are sometimes sold as psevdonefrity.In nature, the real jade found only two types: jadeite and nephrite.The mineral has a wide range of color-color: green, marble, black, cream, gray, yellow and others.
main countries that produce jade (stone), are China and New Zealand, North America and Burma.Chinese stone until the XVI century, has been mined on the river Khotan (now - the Xinjiang).It is believed that the mineral found in rivers, better than produced.Homeland spinach green jade color is considered to be the area of Lake Baikal.
Interestingly, all in the same China stone was dedicated to the ancient treatise "Ku-yu tu-pu", which consisted of 100 books.The most revered and famous white jade - the amulet of Chinese emperors.His magical and healing properties are known to many: the wearing of the mineral has a calming effect on the nervous system and prevents stomach ulcers.Rarer red jade can be found only in China.For many years he served as a talisman against natural disasters and treating heart disease.When kidney disease is considered an indispensable light gray jade.Some are simply applied to the lower back, while others are sewn into the belt.Probably, the healing properties of jade can be attributed to its high heat capacity of the stone retains heat for a long time and works on the principle of heating pads.
In Mongolia, jade (Stone) could be worn only by men.Most often, it produced tobacco pipes, snuff and other charms.Ancient Indians also revered his power.An example is the famous idol Sumanat that was entirely carved from a huge monolith and dedicated to Shiva.The name of the mineral comes from the Greek "nefros", which means "kidney".Largely because of this, in the West, he gained a reputation for kidney stones, which acts as a strong biostimulator, acting on the physical condition of the person.
most rare is considered to be the blue Chinese jade.The stone helps to achieve spiritual perfection, so it is best suited to the monks and yogis.Jade white Libra is best to wear, because it balances them at times difficult character and softens it.Black and green jade inferior to white in their power, but they are great Capricorn red - Virgo.Jade stone with a green tint cat's eye is very rare.Relative density of the mineral - 6.5, and jadeite - 7.0 points on a scale of Moss, so it is considered to be very durable.
