White Jade Marble

When presented with a jade sample it can be difficult to tell whether the stone at hand is truly jade or an incorrectly identified piece of marble.

White jade marble.

It s also known as chicken bone jade when it s cream or light brown or an opaque white. This stone is especially good for building stone countertops sinks monuments pool coping sills ornamental stone interior exterrior wall floor paving and other design projects. White jade is a kind of nephrite jade that s usually white off white or cream in color. White jade is also referred to as mutton fat jade when it s a translucent white or pale yellow.

While buying from reputable vendors is an excellent safeguard against buying false jade some knowledge and simple tests will make it easier to tell the difference between marble and jade.