nephrite

/ˈnɛfraɪt/
noun
  1. A hard, usually green or white mineral (a type of jade) used for carving and jewelry.
    • Ancient Chinese artisans carved nephrite into intricate ceremonial objects.
    • She bought a small nephrite pendant from a gemstone shop.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful necklace made of polished nephrite.
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