West African Jade is a complex Calcium Aluminum Silicate and is a Nephrite Jade
It has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs hardness scale
The name derives from the recurring chevron or “dog teeth” pattern of the stripes
Amethyst has long been associated with February
found only in the Dominican Republic
Blue Kyanite 5x10-20mm Top Drill Teeth - 15-16 Inch Sage West African Jade is aKyanite often occurs as long, bladed, striated crystals, transparent or translucent with a pearly luster. An aluminum silicate mineral, it may appear in white, pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray and black. In addition to its value as a gemstone, Kyanite is also extremely useful in industrial applications due to its high heat resistance. It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds, as well as for brake shoes, grinding wheels and cutting