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nephrite

/ˈnɛf.raɪt/

Traducción: Mineral del grupo de los anfíboles, variedad de actinolita o tremolita de grano fino, de color verde a blanco, dura y resistente, que se usa como piedra preciosa o semipreciosa para tallar objetos; es la forma menos valiosa de jade en comparación con la jadeíta.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈnɛf.raɪt/

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A mineral of the amphibole group, composed of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form, which is a source of jade that is less valuable than jadeite and was historically believed to cure kidney disorders.

  • 🇪🇸Mineral del grupo de los anfíboles, variedad de actinolita o tremolita de grano fino, de color verde a blanco, dura y resistente, que se usa como piedra preciosa o semipreciosa para tallar objetos; es la forma menos valiosa de jade en comparación con la jadeíta.
  1. A type of jade mineral C2 formal

    A tough, fibrous amphibole mineral composed of calcium magnesium silicate, used as a gemstone and historically believed to treat kidney ailments.

    • Nephrite is one of the two distinct minerals commonly known as jade.
    • Ancient cultures carved nephrite into tools and ornaments.
    • The nephrite deposit in this region is known for its deep green color.

    🇪🇸nefrita

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