Turkish Purple Jade has jadeite and other minerals including quartz, orthoclase, epidote, chloritoid and phlogopite which give the stone that purple look. This stone is also known as Turkish lavender jade as shade purple color do vary from deep purple to lavender/Lilac color and is an only relatively new gemstone in that mining did not start till 1980 in Turkey

This rare variety of lavender and purple-colored jade comes from Turkey’s Bursa province. Also referred to as Turkiyenite, this unique form of jadeite, aka imperial jade, is among the rarest in the world and is therefore extremely hard to come by. 

Description:
Rough-cut Jadeite from Turkey. This piece is a beautiful Deep purple/Lavender in color but does have some inclusions but almost no fractures. This piece has been perfectly cut for lapidary artists or gem-collectors looking for their next Gemstone! 

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—Jade Information—

Jade-Type: Jadeite
Origin: Turkey
Mine-Site: unknown

Grade of Jade: B
Type: A (Natural-Untreated)
Color: Purple/Lavender
Fractures:  Minimal
Inclusions: Moderate
Texture: Solid purple with Inclusions
Translucency: Minimal/Moderate
Dimensions:  3x1.5x1 inches

Weight:  110grams 

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