What Will I Learn?

History and definition of Jade i.e Nephrite and Jadeite, including differences in their properties
Main sources of Jade
Understand different type of Jade simulants
Understand different types of Jade treatment e.g. Type A, B, C, B+C & doublet & coating
Practical sessions
Emphasis of 10x loupe in identification process
Introduction to advance testing method e.g. Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscope (SEM)
Understand basic grading of Jadeite
Usage of instruments to test & separate Jade simulants including treated Jades from natural ones

 

2 days     USD 800

AIGS has hundreds of jade samples from which students can learn how to identify jade from its many simulants, as well as how to grade such pieces.
 

 

2 days     USD 800
2 days     USD 800