Description

Turkish purple jade, also known as “Turkiyenite” is a grey-purple to rich deep purple rock that comes only from the Bursa region of Turkey. It has a hardness between 6 and 7 on the Mohs scale. Traditional gemstone jades are relatively pure jadeite or nephrite with trace minerals supplying the color. The concentration of Jadeite in Turkish Purple Jade is 40-60%, also containing Feldspar, Lawsonite, Quartz, and Zircon. The purple color likely comes from these other minerals.

*Each carving is sold separately.

3.14″ x 1.22″