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Nephrite

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Split Rock, Granite Mountains, Natrona Co., Wyoming, USA
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A variety of Actinolite

A tough fine-grained variety of Actinolite (or Tremolite), often used as a decorative stone or used for carvings.

Classification of Nephrite

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Other Names for Nephrite

Synonyms:
AoteaAxe-stoneB.C. JadeGrave JadeKidney Stone
Lapis NephriticusNephrite (of Werner)New Zealand GreenstoneNew Zealand JadePounamu
Spinach JadeTalcum NephriticusTomb Jade
Other Languages:
Dutch:Nefriet
French:Néphrite
German:Nephrit
Beilstein
Japanese:ネフライト
Latvian:Nefrīts
Polish:Nefryt
Spanish:Nefrita
Nephrita
Varieties:
Hotan Jade

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Nephrite

Reference List:Ronzio, A.R. and Salmon, M. (1970) Trace elements in jade. Gems and Minerals: 389: 24-25, 45.

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    Localities for Nephrite

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    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Austria
     
    • Salzburg
      • Lungau
        • Zederhaus valley
    		G. Niedermayr, W. Postl, F. Walter: Carinthia II 175./95.:235-252 (1985)
    Canada
     
    • British Columbia
      • Liard Mining Division
        • Cassiar
    		Rocks & Min.:60(1):11.
      • Lillooet Mining Division
    		http://www.em.gov.bc.ca/cf/minfile/search/search.cfm?mode=capbib&minfilno=092JNE065
      • Omenica Mining Division
    		www.em.gov.bc.ca/cf/minfile/search/search.cfm?mode=capbib&minfilno=093N%20%20043
    www.em.gov.bc.ca/cf/minfile/search/search.cfm?mode=capbib&minfilno=093N%20%20064
    • Québec
      • Mégantic Co.
        • Black Lake
    		Mineralogical Record 40:297-304
    China
     
    • Jiangsu Province
      • Changzhou Prefecture
        • Liyang Co.
    		Li Liu (2003): Asian Perspectives 42(1), 1-40.
    • Liaoning Province (Manchuria; Dongbei Region)
      • Anshan Prefecture
        • Xiuyan Co.
    		Wan, D., and Zou, T. (2003): Goldschmidt Conference abstracts, A518.
    • Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region
      • Hetian (Khotan; Hotan; Hoten) Prefecture
    		[var: Hotan Jade] Reuters (2007) China orders crackdown on rush for rare white jade, October 30, 2007.
    Germany
     
    • Bavaria
      • Franconia
        • Franconian Forest
          • Bad Berneck
    		F. Müller: "Bayerns steinreiche Ecke", 2nd ed., Oberfränkische Verlagsanstalt und Druckerei GmbH (Hof), 1984
    Italy
     
    • Liguria
      • Genova Province
        • Ne
          • Graveglia Valley
    		Antofilli, Borgo, Palenzona, 1985. I nostri minerali. Geologia e mineralogia in Liguria. Edizioni Melita, La Spezia.
        • Sestri Levante
    		Antofilli M., Borgo E., Palenzona A. (1983): I Nostri Minerali. Geologia e Mineralogia in Liguria. Sagep, Ed., Genova, 295 pp.
    New Zealand
     
    • South Island
      • Arahura Valley
    Russia
     
    • Southern Siberia
      • Sayan Mts
        • Eastern Sayan
    		Pavel M. Kartashov data
    Switzerland
     
    • Grischun (Grisons; Graubünden)
      • Albula Valley
        • Oberhalbstein (Surses; Sursass)
          • Bivio
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 25
      • Puschlav (Poschiavo Valley)
        • Selva
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): \"Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz\", Wepf (Basel), p. 412.
    • Wallis (Valais)
      • Hérens Valley
        • Les Haudères
    		Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 25
    Stalder, H. A., Wagner, A., Graeser, S. and Stuker, P. (1998): "Mineralienlexikon der Schweiz", Verlag Wepf & Co. (Basel), p. 25
    Taiwan
     
    • Taiwan Province
      • Hualien Co.
        • Wan-Lon
    USA
     
    • Alaska
      • Northwest Arctic Borough
        • Ambler District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
        • Kiana District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
        • Shungnak District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
      • Valdez-Cordova Borough
        • Tok District
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2008, Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF): U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1225.
    • California
    		Pelletier, 1962. Mineral Species & Localities of Marin County
        • Union
          • Vonson Ranch
            • Massa Hill
    		Chesterman, C.W. (1951), Nephrite in Marin County, California: (abstract) Geological Society of America Bulletin: 62: 1517; …California Division Mines Special Report 10-B: 3; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 397.
      • Mendocino Co.
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 390; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California: 409, 410.
    Chesterman, C.W. (1952), Nephrite and associated rocks at Leech Lake Mountain, Mendocino County, California: Geological Society of America Bulletin: 63: 1323; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 397.
        • North Fork Eel River
    		Anonymous (1950), New jade occurrence in California: California Division of Mines, Mineral Information Service: 3(11): 2; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66, 70, 309, 310; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 390.
      • Monterey Co.
        • Big Sur
          • Cape San Martin
    		www.mineralsocal.org
        • Los Burros
          • Plaskett Creek
            • South of Plaskett Creek
    		Crippen, Richard A., Jr. (1949), Nephrite jade and associated rocks of the Cape San Martin region, Monterey County, California: (abstract) Geological Society of America Bulletin 60: 1938; […California Division Mines Special Report 10-A (1951)]: 1-14; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 397-398.
      • Riverside Co.
        • Indio
          • Chiriaco summit
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66.
    Cal Div of Mines & Geo Bulletin 189 " Minerals of California"
      • Santa Barbara Co.
        • Los Olivos
          • Figueroa Mtn.
    		Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66.
      • Tulare Co.
        • Porterville
    		Anonymous (1950), New jade occurrence in California: California Division of Mines, Mineral Information Service: 3(11): 2; Mineral Notes and News (1950), No. 150: 1; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 66; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California: 400.
    • Connecticut
      • Litchfield Co.
    		Januzzi, 1976. Mineral Localities of CT and Southeastern NY State
    • Georgia
      • Murray Co.
        • Chatsworth
    		Rocks & Minerals 54:4 pp161-165
    • Nebraska
      • Morrill Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Otoe Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Richardson Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Saunders Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
      • Scotts Bluff Co.
    		The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    The Minerals and Gemstones of Nebraska CSD U Neb EC 2
    • Nevada
      • Esmeralda Co.
    		NBMG Spec. Pub. 31 Minerals of Nevada
    • Oregon
      • Baker Co.
        • Durkee
    		Rocks & Min.: 4:80.
      • Jackson Co.
    		Phyllis Richardson
    • Pennsylvania
      • Northampton Co.
        • Forks Township
          • Easton
            • Chestnut Hill
    		Rocks & Min.: 17:344.
    • Washington
      • Skagit Co.
    		www.stonetrails.com
        • Mount Vernon
    		Rocks & Min.: 14:112-113.
      • Snohomish Co.
        • Darrington
          • Jumbo Mountain
    		Minerals of Washington, B. Cannon, 1975
    • Wyoming
      • Carbon Co.
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:384
      • Converse Co.
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:385
      • Fremont Co.
        • Christina Lake
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:386
    Rocks & Minerals 76:386
    Rocks & Minerals 76:386
    Rocks & Minerals 76:387
    Rocks & Minerals 76:387
    Rocks & Minerals 76:387
        • Tin Cup Mountain
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:386
      • Natrona Co.
    		Rocks & Minerals 76:388
      • Teton Co.
    		U.S. Geological Survey, 2005, Mineral Resources Data System: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
    Zimbabwe
     
    • Midlands
      • Shurugwi (Selukwe) District
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