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What is Capa Jade and How is it different from Jade?

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What is Capa Jade and How is it different from Jade?

Suzana asked: This is just a general question about crystals. Do you know anything about Capa Jade? How does it differ from jade?================ Hi Suzana,Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. It can refer to either of two different minerals: nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium, or jadeite, a silicate of sodium and aluminium. We carry both varieties in many shapes.Capa Jade is a new slang term for what is actually a variety of Jasper called Kambaba Jasper (aka Galaxy Jasper, Crocodile Jasper). Jaspers are Silicated sediment stones generally which means that the silca in...