Name/Title
Jade Jewelry BoxEntry/Object ID
2009.64.24Description
Chemical Composition: Ca2(Mg,Fe2)5Si8O22(OH)2
Crystal System: Monoclinic System
Description: Common name : Jade jewelry box
Chemical comp.:Ca2(Mg,Fe2)5Si8O22(OH)2
Class Silicates
Location: Unknown
Description : A large jewelry box with a gong and pictures of a bridge, water and mountains on it.
Physical Properties:
•Chemistry: Ca2(Mg, Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 , Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide.
•Class: Silicates
•Subclass: Inosilicates
•Group: Amphibole
•Uses: asbestos and as ornamental stone used for carvings and semi-precious to precious stone used in jewelry
•SpecimensCollection
RAGM Misc. Jade & Amber CollectionLocation
Location
Display Case
FS-2Room
Frieda Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
PermanentDate
September 16, 2023
