Xiuyan jade; serpentine jade from Liaoning
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Xiuyan jade; a variety of serpentine jade characterized by fine texture, waxy luster, and green color, mined in Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province
technicalSpecifically refers to jade from Xiuyan County in Liaoning Province. Often green but can be white, yellow, or other colors. Softer than jadeite (hardness 6.5-7) and nephrite.
Zhè这
jiàn件
xiù岫
yù玉
diāo雕
kè刻
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
měi美
。
This Xiuyan jade carving is extremely exquisite.
Xiù岫
yù玉
zhǔ主
yào要
chǎn产
yú于
Liáo辽
níng宁
Xiù岫
yán岩
。
Xiuyan jade is mainly produced in Xiuyan, Liaoning.
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Yǔ与
fěi翡
cuì翠
xiāng相
bǐ比
，
xiù岫
yù玉
yìng硬
dù度
jiào较
dī低
。
Compared to jadeite, Xiuyan jade has lower hardness.
Tā她
yòng用
xiù岫
yù玉
zuò做
le了
yī一
tiáo条
xiàng项
liàn链
。
She made a necklace from Xiuyan jade.