Associations to the word «Nephrite»

Wiktionary

NEPHRITE, noun. (mineralogy) A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).

Dictionary definition

NEPHRITE, noun. An amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders.

Wise words

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