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Green Gemstones: Zamurd, Zabarjad, Jade and More سبز
In short: The natural green stones we carry are zamurd (emerald), zabarjad (peridot), jade, nephrite, malachite, bloodstone, green agate and moss agate. Emerald and peridot are transparent and faceted; the others are mostly opaque or translucent, cut as cabochons or beads. Emerald is normally oiled or resin-filled, and a very even, bright green agate is usually dyed.
The green stones in our range are zamurd (emerald), zabarjad (peridot), jade, nephrite, malachite, bloodstone, green agate and moss agate, all natural. Emerald and peridot are transparent and faceted, while the others are mostly opaque or translucent and come as cabochons or beads. Tourmaline can be green too, though our tourmaline range spans several colours.
- Transparent greens
- Zamurd, zabarjad
- Softest
- Malachite, 3.5–4 Mohs
- Hardest to break
- Jade and nephrite
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Our green stones side by side
| Stone | Hardness (Mohs) | What it looks like | Usual treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamurd | 7.5–8 | Deep green with inclusions you can see (the jardin) | Normally oiled or resin-filled |
| Zabarjad | 6.5–7 | Olive to lime green with an oily glow | Seldom treated |
| Jade and nephrite | 6–7 | Smooth and waxy, extremely tough | Jade is sometimes dyed or bleached |
| Malachite | 3.5–4 | Opaque, banded in light and dark green | Often stabilised |
| Bloodstone | 6.5–7 | Dark green flecked with red | Normally untreated |
| Green agate and moss agate | 6.5–7 | Solid green, or clear with green moss-like growth | Green agate is often dyed |
Things to check
- Emerald: a few inclusions are expected. A cheap, flawless green stone is suspicious.
- Peridot: look for a clean, lively green; Kohistan stones are known for it.
- Malachite: it is soft, so keep it clear of water, acids and hard knocks.
- Green agate: a perfectly even, bright green almost always means dye, and we tell you when it is.
On Cash on Delivery you inspect the stone before paying the rider, and a certificate is available on request.
What makes a green stone worth more
With emerald, the depth and evenness of the green come first and clarity second, so a richly coloured stone with some inclusions can be worth more than a paler clean one. With peridot, a clean, saturated green with no brown in it matters most. Jade and nephrite are judged on even colour and how much light passes through, and malachite on how sharp its bands are.
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