Lucky Cat Owl Jade Pendant | Natural Jasper 8x10mm Grade A | 925 Sterling Silver | Gift

<Introduction to Jasper> Jasper is one of two recognized types of jade in gemology, and a variety of Hetian jade. It presents a spinach-green hue and belongs to the category of nephrite. Jasper possesses a fine texture, smooth and lustrous like polished oil. The renowned Taiwanese jade, once internationally acclaimed, is precisely this type of jasper. Historical records indicate the use of Taiwanese jade for adornments since the prehistoric Neolithic period, with unearthed artifacts recognized as national treasures by the National Museum of Prehistory in Taiwan. Its mineral composition is primarily tremolite-actinolite, a silicate of calcium, magnesium, and iron, with a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5. Jasper has been cherished by people since ancient times, gaining immense popularity among royalty and nobility as a treasured item as early as the Qing Dynasty.