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Lotus Gemology's jade experts Richard and Hughes and Kaylan Khourie dive deep into the aggregate that constitutes fei cui jade (jadeite jade) and explain why omphacite jade is a true jade.

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**LOTUS GEMOLOGY**
Buy the Book - https://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/books/2-uncategorised/482-jade-a-gemologist-s-guide-book-order-page-lotus-gemology
Read Kaylan's Article - https://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/506-the-hardness-of-fei-cui-jade-a-gemological-perspective
Jade FAQ Page - https://lotusgemology.com/index.php/library/articles/511-from-fei-cui-to-jadeite-and-back-questions-and-answers

**RELATED VIDEOS**
Dr Liu's Jadeite Jade or Fei Cui? - https://youtu.be/eYB-ocSe3oA?si=E_7QZhd04X3bwpVa

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Demantoid garnet expert and Madagascar miner, John Ferry, discusses the rarity, gemology and sellability of green andradite garnet known as demantoid in this podcast episode, part 2 of a complete interview including details about the mining in Madagascar.

It's worth noting that this podcast episode compares Russian demantoid garnet to Madagascar demantoid garnet and explains the noticeable value difference between the two.

See show notes here:

Professional miner, John Ferry of Prosperity Earth, discusses their vertically integrated demantoid garnet mining operation in Madagascar with Jordan in Part 1 of this two-part podcast interview.

Demantoid Garnet is a green andradite garnet revered for it's "diamond-like" brilliance, having actually more fire than diamond. Prosperity Earth's mining operation is particularly focused on improving the economy and environment near their mine in Madagascar by empowering individuals and the community they mine in.

See Show Notes at: https://jottblog.com/demantoid-garnet-mining-in-madagascar-with-prosperity-earth-ep-9/

Podcast rockstar, Jennifer Sieverling, takes a break from Tea & Gemstones to discuss the history of the most famous blue diamond in the world with Jordan on this episode of Jewels of the Trade.

Jennifer is a professional historian who discusses a variety of jewelry-related topics on her podcast, Tea & Gemstones, including famous jewels of history, modern trends and royal jewelry, history of metals and more!

See full show notes here: https://jottblog.com/the-curse-of-the-hope-diamond-with-tea-gemstones/

In this podcast interview, Jordan talks to Justin Barrett from Just In Jade about jade diving in Big Sur, California. Justin is a jade diver and carver who sells a variety of artistic jade carvings in Big Sur Jade, BC Jade, Yukon Jade, Guatemalan Jadeite, Wyoming Jade, and more!

Justin has been carving, prospecting, and diving for jade for decades. He is known for his organic-style jade carvings and sculptures, as well as pendants and earrings.

See full show notes here: https://jottblog.com/nephrite-jade-diving-with-just-in-jade/