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Nephrite? Jade? Neither?

By Nmhouston018, 24 March, 2016
Description

Broken price looks like it was once some kind of pendant. Carved into flowers. Outside edges are transparent and darker , shiny. Towards the middle is not transparent at all, the outside becomes cloudy. Tried scratching with a knife and left no marks at all. For being so small it is pretty dense. Can anyone help me figure out if this is anywhere near authentic? Or maybe how I should go about having it appraised.

Category
Jewelry and Gemstones
Medium
Jadeite?
Distinguishing marks
Carved into flowers
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
1.5 x 2 in.
1-2 cm thick
History
I know its fairly old, recently inherited many items from my grandmother. This is the only thing that has me stumped. I remember her saying it was a gift from her father.
For Sale?
Yes
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