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  • Jade Hardness: Understanding Mohs Scale Values for Jadeite & Nephrite
    Jade is actually a bit tricky because it's not a single mineral, but a name for two different minerals:

    * Jadeite: This is the harder of the two, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.

    * Nephrite: This is slightly softer, with a Mohs hardness of 5 to 6.

    So, it depends on the specific type of jade.

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