Is black jadeite pure black jade?

Jadeite appears black on the surface, and the better the jadeite, the darker its color, as rich black as ink. But its color is not really black, but green. In other words, it's too green. High-quality black jadeite still appears an attractive green color under strong light.

The texture of black jade is the same as that of ordinary jade, which has both good and bad qualities. Generally speaking, the finer the texture, the higher the quality, and accordingly, the higher the transparency. The transparency mentioned here refers to the condition of strong light, because no matter how good the black jadeite is, it cannot reach the transparency of glass. This is of course due to its dark green color. Most black jadeites have a rough texture, and one can feel the granularity inside the jade with the naked eye. This kind of black jadeite is difficult to become transparent even under strong light.

The carving of black jade is the aspect that best reflects the value of the finished black jade jewelry. Because of its opacity and black color, all black jadeite becomes high-quality material used to demonstrate high-quality carving craftsmanship. In fact, this is exactly what black jadeite carvers do.

During the jade carving process, the carving style is adjusted according to the type, water head and color of the raw material. The purpose is to highlight or increase the transparency and color of the raw material. The carving process does not necessarily require a lot of effort to carve finely.

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