Nephrite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɛfˌɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nephrite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
Meaning
(mineralogy) A semi-precious stone, one of the two types of stone commonly referred to as jade (the other being jadeite).
Example Sentences
Occurrences of nephrite are more numerous. China’s most important source throughout its history has been the region of Khotan (Ho-t‘ien) and Yarkand in Central Asia. In more recent times the Chinese have also imported nephrite from the neighbourhood of Lake Baikal in Eastern Siberia.
Word Forms
- nephrites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jade, nephelite, nephelinite, nepheline, jadite, feitsui.
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