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 is among the rarest in the world and is therefore extremely hard to come by.
Description: Rough-cut Jadeite from Turkey. Please note that this is a specimen is not meant for Jewelry. Though the toughness of this stone and no fractures on this particular piece, it could be used for jewelry but it does have a few inclusions.
Grade of Jade: Specimen Type:A (Natural-Untreated) Color: Purple/Lavender Fractures: minimal Inclusions: moderate/High Texture: Deep purple but has many inclusions Translucency: Moderate Dimensions: 2.75x2x1.75inches
