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Ology: Jade
URL: http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=earth

Description:
This presentation features fun facts and background about jade, which is the common name for nephrite and jadeite rock. It explores how jade was historically used in areas around the world (such as China, New Zealand, and Mesoamerica), geology of jade, jade hunting in Myanmar (Burma) and Guatemala, and jade today. From OLogy, the American Museum of Natural History's "site for kids ages seven through twelve."

LII Topics: Geology, Minerals

Publisher:
American Museum of Natural History

LII Database Information:
Record 25746 created by Jennifer English on 03/18/2008
Last modification on 05/03/2008
Published: 03/27/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25746

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