Black Lemurian Jade Tumble (20-35mm)

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Peruvian Black Lemurian Jade Tumble

Stone size: 20-35mm

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Stone from Peru

Lemurian Jade is made up of jade, pyrite, and quartz. The amount of each stone in its makeup determines its color, which can range from dark green to grey to black. It has been most prominently mined in Peru. Jade is an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of gemstones, but the only pure forms of jade are jadeite and nephrite. The history of jade goes back several thousand years when jade was first used to make weapons and tools because of its toughness. The Mayans and Aztecs regarded jade highly and the name "jade" originates from the Spanish "piedra de ijada", meaning "stone for the pain in the side". It was named in this way after Spanish explorers saw natives of Central America holding pieces of jade to their sides, believing that it could cure ills. The Chinese refer to jade as "yu", which means "heavenly" or "imperial". Therefore, it is considered to be the imperial gem in Chinese culture. In China, jade was found in the tombs of Shang kings.