Jadeite Jade — What is Jade?
Jadeite Jade and Nephrite Jade: The Two Types of Jade Gemstones
While we tend to think of all jade as being the same, there are only two types of jade: nephrite and jadeite. They can appear similar at first glance, but they can have significant differences in price and value. Jadeite is the denser and harder of the two, whereas nephrite is the tougher.
