Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Step Cut Unlike digital or electric calipers

Unlike digital or electric calipers

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

Stones will vary by inventory

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

It may be completely clear and colorless or smoky

Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Step Cut Unlike digital or electric calipersNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.