Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Step Cut though it also can occur

though it also can occur in dark brown and golden colors

Moss Agate is a variety of Chalcedony

is often mistaken for turquoise due to its rich blues and blue to greens

The name comes from the French word for lemon

Nephrite Jade 3x3-5mm Irregular Heishi Bead - 12-13 Inch Step Cut though it also can occurNephrite is a dense, incredibly tough mineral aggregate belonging to the tremolite actinolite series. It is one of the two distinct minerals legally classified as "jade" (along with jadeite). Renowned for its historical significance and durability, it remains a highly prized material in fine jewelry, sculpture, and lapidary art worldwide.