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Re: Re: Jade Ox

Posted By: Super
Posted Date: Oct 22, 2013 (05:03 PM)

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The color and texture does almost appear to be nephrite, however unless it is very small, I just cannot imagine they will waste pretty nice celadon nephrite jade to carve a modern ox. If it is big and can be scratched, it is more likely serpentine with artificial staining to made it look old.

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