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Black Nephrite Jade

A rock subtype
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Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
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Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
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Black Nephrite Jade

Bridge River area, Lillooet Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
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Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
03489010017272045185321.jpg
Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
02538640017272471953986.jpg
Black Nephrite Jade

Bridge River area, Lillooet Mining Division, British Columbia, Canada
04748750017272045176165.jpg
Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
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Black Nephrite Jade

Cowell, District Council of Franklin Harbour, South Australia, Australia
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About Black Nephrite JadeHide

Colour:
black, green-black, grey-black
A generic term referring to all nephrite jades of a black or nearly black colour, which is usually caused by microscopic inclusions of dark minerals, mainly graphite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
40502
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40502:5

Classification of Black Nephrite JadeHide

Physical Properties of Black Nephrite JadeHide

Colour:
Black, green-black, grey-black

Synonyms of Black Nephrite JadeHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Black Nephrite Jade associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4

Internet Links for Black Nephrite JadeHide

References for Black Nephrite JadeHide

Localities for Black Nephrite JadeHide

Showing 3 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China
 
  • Xinjiang
    • Bayin'gholin Autonomous Prefecture
      • Qiemo Co. (Qerqen Co.; Cherchen Co.)
Fang et al. (2024)
    • Hotan Prefecture
Zheng et al. (2023)
USA
 
  • California
    • San Bernardino County
      • Belleville Mining District
        • Rodman Mountains
          • Stoddard Mountain
Perry (1980)
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