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quality of Alaskan nephrite is highly variable; the finest material is usually found 
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ariz. [DOC] [TLE] Rockhounding Alaska | Gator Girl Rocks [PAR] Accordingly, such state symbols often are a good clue as to potential ... Jade (
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carving. [DOC] [TLE] Alaskan Quick Facts: Jade [PAR] Sep 14, 2016 ... Alaska's State Flower is the "Forget-Me-Not. ... Alaska has large deposits of this 
gemstone, including an entire mountain of jade on ... Nephrite and jadeite were 
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nephrite varies greatly; the finest material is usually found in smooth,... [DOC] [TLE] Colored Gemstone Pictures: Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Pink [PAR] Actinolite is green to grayish green mineral of the amphibole group found in 
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Columbia... [DOC] [TLE] Jade: A beautiful and durable material of nephrite or jadeite [PAR] "Jade" is a cultural term used for a very durable, and often beautiful, material that 
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surround it. ... New Zealand's Maoris began carving weapons and cult 
instruments from ... Both nephrite and jadeite often have veins, blemishes and 
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Question: This often-carved mineral is Alaska's state gem
Answer: Jade