Where is jadeite mined in Russia

Jadeite is a relatively rare mineral, mostly green in color, a silicate of sodium and aluminum. Also, the stone can have other shades: gems of white, gray, light green, yellowish, pink and even black. Jadeite most often has a glassy luster, but it also has a matte finish, and in some cases, a pearlescent sheen.

The mineral is highly valued in jewelry. Stunning jewelry is created with it, ranging from classic, strict products to festive, fantasy accessories. But where the stone is mined, many still do not know. We will talk about the main deposits of this gem, and you will also find out why the special jadeite, which is popularly called "Siberian", is so valued.

Where is jadeite mined

Jadeite is widespread in many countries. And this is a little strange, because the mineral itself is considered very rare. However, the stone is quite common in Upper Myanmar (dense rocks), China (northwestern, central and southern parts of the state), Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, California (USA), Kazakhstan.

Jadeite extraction methods are quite different, but the most common method is explosive. However, the extraction of the mineral is a very laborious and lengthy process. It is necessary not only to find a deposit and “dig out” a stone, it is also very important to carefully extract it from the rock. But the biggest difficulty is to deliver special equipment and machinery to the places of deposits. This is especially difficult to do in places where there are no roads at all.

If we do not consider progressive mining methods, then only one remains - finding a gem in river waters, which, however, is very common in Japan. But here, too, everything is not so simple. Just imagine that you need to carry all the finds with you and it’s not yet a fact that any “pellet” is a valuable mineral.

Jadeite deposits in Russia

On the territory of Russia there is one of the largest deposits - Borusskoye. It is located between the Yenisei and Kantegira rivers. In addition, this is not only the most significant place, but also the highest quality. Instances from this territory have simply the highest characteristics and are valued around the world.

Siberian jadeite: description of the mineral

Despite such a separate name, Siberian jadeite has the same characteristics as any of its “brothers” in the group:

• shine - glassy, ​​with a barely perceptible mother-of-pearl overflow;
• the structure is heterogeneous, granular;
• hardness - up to 7,5 on the Mohs scale;
• high strength and heat resistance;
• opaque, but sunlight shines through.

But why is the Siberian mineral so valued? It turns out that jadeite from the northern part of Russia is the best stone for a bath as filling the stove. Adherents of high-quality and light steam choose this jadeite! It has simply fantastic strength, resistance to sudden changes in temperature and heating. It is believed that it is not at all dangerous, retains heat in the room for a long time, converts soft steam, and has a long service life.

In addition, the Siberian aggregate does not deform if the thermometer scale shows more than 300 ° C. Not only will it not break, it won't even crack.