Imperial Translucent Black Omphacite Jadeite Jade Carving of a Buddha Face Pendant Known to the Chinese people as ‘Mexican Green’, this translucent black omphacite jadeite occurs in only 1 small region on the whole planet. The Kachin State located in a remote area of northern Myanmar (Burma) harbors some of the most beautiful and rare stones ever to see the light of day. ‘Mexican Green’ as it is known, is also marketed under the name ‘Inky Jade’ and commands some of the highe

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Jadeite found to be in Black is in fact not a real Black. They are just too dark in green color and composed of jadeite in the form of short