Canadian Jade 5x8mm Chip - 15-16 Inch 8x5mm Direct from the mines

Direct from the mines

and originally came from much farther away

while today it is primarily mined in Africa

and other colorful materials

Naturally occuring in hues of blue-green to green with spots and streaks of red

Canadian Jade 5x8mm Chip - 15-16 Inch 8x5mm Direct from the minesCanadian Jade is the trade name for this stone that ranges in color from light to dark green, with small, dark specks or veins. This material is actually Serpentine, a stone which is indistinguishable from Jade except to the most trained and discerning eye. It is extremely fracture to resistant and has been used for blades and other tools since Neolithic times.