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IMG_9958_A trio of jade (nephrite) cabochons

A trio of cabochons cut from a small slab of Big Sur nephrite jade -- still on nails. Lots of color variation (due to a gradation of iron and magnesium content (more iron makes darker jade). All are necklaces now.

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Uploaded on October 20, 2012
Taken on October 17, 2012