Crushed Purple Jade Chips (Grade AAA) from Turkey, Pea-Sized Gravel (2mm-4mm)

Purple jade, commonly referred to as lavender jade, is a rare mineral that is only found in two localities: Turkey and Myanmar. Lavender jade is an uncommon form of jadeite, a pyroxene mineral, which derives its distinctive purple hue from trace amounts of manganese. This crushed purple jade is from Turkey and is of superb quality (grade AAA) with a striking violet hue when wet. ***This material is a RARE find, so please purchase enough to finish your projects - I may not be able to find more once this batch is sold out.*** Our coarse material is considered to be pea- sized gravel, ranging between 4 millimeters to 2 millimeters. Please see the corresponding sediment size chart. Mineral Properties Mohs’s Hardness: 6.5 - 7 Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 3.25 - 3.34 Luster: Opaque, Dull Color: Purple, Lavender Origin: Turkey This product is not man-made, mixed with resin, dyed, or stabilized. Pictures are taken in full sun. Stone is wet in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th photos. Stone is dry in the 2n