Jade (Russian Jade); Ural Mountains, Russia; polished on one side; unique piece

Russian Jade from the Ural Mountains, Russia, polished on one side, approx. 10 × 10 × 10 cm as a unique specimen

This solid block of Russian Jade originates from the Ural Mountains and features one high-gloss polished face that beautifully highlights the fine-grained texture of the material. The polished surface displays an even combination of light to medium green shades with subtle cloudy patterns and delicate natural veining, creating a balanced and attractive appearance. The remaining sides are sawn and left untreated, providing a clear impression of the natural rough material. Measuring approx. 10 × 10 × 10 cm, this unique specimen forms an almost perfect cube and is well suited as a decorative display piece or as premium material for lapidary and ornamental stone work.

Geology & Locality

Russian Jade from the Ural Mountains consists predominantly of Nephrite, a remarkably tough amphibole rock composed mainly of fine-fibrous Tremolite and Actinolite. These deposits formed through metamorphic processes associated with ultramafic rocks and are among the classic Nephrite localities of Eurasia. The Ural Mountains have been renowned for producing high-quality Jade for centuries, valued worldwide for its toughness, excellent polishing properties, and characteristic green colour variations.