This beautiful black nephrite jade comes from Ninghan Station, Western Australia. This specimen is 6.1" long, 2.4" wide, 0.4" thick.
Nephrite Jade is a calcium magnesium silicate. The nearly black color is usually caused by microscopic inclusions of dark minerals, mainly graphite. Black Jade acts as a guardian stone and has a strong energy for psychic protection, which can protect you from harmful psychic entities. When you're putting yourself in an unfamiliar environment, it is a good stone to take on your journey. Black jade is a grounding stone that connects us with mother Earth absorbs negativity, transforming our negative emotions to positive ones. Because it absorbs negativity, it is best to cleanse this stone regularly.
Black Jade is associated with...
Chakras: Root
Planets: Venus
Element: Water
Zodiac Signs: Libra, Taurus