Jade sword handle. Sword handle carved from nephrite, one of two varieties of the amphibole silicate mineral actinolite, known as jade. Nephrite jade

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Jade sword handle. Sword handle carved from nephrite, one of two varieties of the amphibole silicate mineral actinolite, known as jade. Nephrite jade is a semi precious gemstone that varies in colour from light grey to green. It has been used throughout history in jewellery, trinkets, or other purposes like the sword handle seen here.

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Photo credit: © DIRK WIERSMA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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