Dec 12, 2023 · In essence, the luminescence of jade, particularly Feicui, surpasses surface appeal. Its blend of density and transparency epitomizes resilience and clarity, culminating in a …

As a result, China's gem trade has adopted the traditional term "fei cui" (pronounced 'fay choy') to cover all the pyroxene jades. Lotus Gemology has done the same starting on 1 July 2023, …

Jan 17, 2024 · Within the past few decades, because of its superior quality and its importance in the East, it has been known in the Asian trade as “Fei Cui,” separating it from all other jade …

Nov 12, 2020 · Join our GIA Knowledge Sessions webinar as Senior Staff Gemologist Xiaodan Jia from GIA Hong Kong discusses the history, identification, treatments and nomenclature of …

This paper examines the hardness of "fei cui" (pyroxene jade) and presents the findings in a simplified format based on empirical evidence and theoretical principles, while also …

Apr 29, 2024 · But within the realm of "yu" (玉), the Chinese word for jade, lies a fascinating distinction: jadeite (aka "fei cui" or "翡翠") versus nephrite. While both hold significant value, a …

During the early 1980s, the Hong Kong jade market was flooded with chemically treated and resin impregnated Fei Cui (known as Type B in the industry). It was difficult to distinguish Type B …

Fei Cui is a kind of jade that is defined as a granular to fibrous polycrystalline aggregate composed solely, or principally of any of the following or any combination of the following: …

What is Jade? Commonly known as 玉 (yù) or 翡翠 (fei cui) in Chinese, Jade is made up of two separate gemstones — nephrite & jadeite. It is a spiritual stone known for its high durability …

The name Fei Cui however covers a range of compositions of jade that include the minerals jadeite, omphacite and kosmochlor. It is a polycrystalline aggregate of one or more of the …