Get to Know a Crystal Daily | Jade

Welcome to Get to Know a Crystal Daily. In this series, we break down the basics of popular crystals—from their origins to their energy. Today, we’re starting with Jade.

Jade has been used since ancient times, often carved into jewelry and other objects. Most people think of green when they think of jade, but it also occurs in white and orange. Because jade has been prized for so long and across so many cultures, there is a great deal of treated and dyed jade on the market. To determine whether jade is genuine, examine whether the color appears regular—especially under magnification. If the color appears uneven, it is likely authentic.

Origin: China, Middle East, Russia, United States
Crystal Structure: Monoclinic
Forms: Natural, tumbled/polished, carved
Energy: Absorbent
Colors: Black, blue, gray, green (most common), orange, purple, red, white, yellow
Chakras: Red, Black, or Gray—Root Chakra; Orange—Sacral Chakra; Yellow—Solar Plexus Chakra; Blue—Throat Chakra; Green—Heart Chakra; Purple—Third Eye Chakra; White—Crown Chakra
Placement: On any corresponding chakra; worn as jewelry; carried in a pocket
Properties: Protection, safety during travel, easing guilt, interrupting negative thought patterns, reducing excessive desire for power, enhancing life force energy, increasing trust, uplifting all forms of love
Combinations: Jade of various colors, clear quartz, malachite
Usage Tip: Jade may contain asbestos, so it is best to wash your hands after handling it.

Feel the good vibes of Jade!

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The Lithicgems Team