Tiki Central / Tiki Carving / swap piece update!!
Post #257318 by Paipo on Wed, Sep 27, 2006 2:23 PM
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Looks like it could be the Chinese "New Jade" or bowenite, not a true nephrite jade but a metamorphosed serpentine and a much cheaper alternative. Very commonly used for factory made carvings in Hong Kong and mainland China these days. It's a bit softer than nephrite and will take a better polish. |
