Jade
By: Christine Petersen
Series: Earth's treasures; Checkerboard science library; Checkerboard science library
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781617838729
Subjects: Gems; Precious stones; Mineralogy; Jade; Juvenile literature; Minerals
Description: Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Symbol of power; title: What is jade; title: Long history; title: Ancient lapidary; title: Conquered; title: Two jades; title: Changing rock; title: A real gem; title: More than green; title: Maori jade; title: Imitation or not?; title: Finding jade; title: Glossary; title: Saying it; title: Web sites; title: Index.