{"product_id":"afganistan-jade-skull-2","title":"Afghanistan Jade Skull","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan Jade Skull Carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully polished Afghanistan jade skull carving featuring soft milky white jade tones with a striking natural rust-red inclusion zone running through the side of the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays a smooth glossy finish with subtle translucency throughout the lighter areas and a bold contrasting iron-rich section that gives the skull a unique split-colour appearance. The soft creamy body combined with the earthy red mineral zone creates a clean but highly distinctive collector piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Afghanistan jade carving shows a calming pale white-green body colour with a naturally occurring red-orange mineral inclusion zone cutting across the side of the skull. The contrast between the translucent lighter jade and the richer earthy inclusion creates a beautiful natural visual separation within the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving has a smooth rounded finish with clean facial detailing and soft light diffusion through the lighter sections of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Afghanistan Jade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Milky white with red-orange inclusion zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: High polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarving: Skull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransparency: Semi-translucent in lighter areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLustre: Waxy to vitreous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture: Smooth polished surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormation: Metamorphic jade-rich material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Scientific Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Afghanistan jade” is a trade name often used for nephrite-rich or serpentine-rich carving material sourced from Afghanistan, known for its soft pale colouring and occasional contrasting mineral inclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e�\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red-orange section visible throughout this carving is likely caused by iron-rich mineral staining or associated mineral inclusions that became incorporated during formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lighter body areas show a slightly translucent appearance due to the tightly interlocking fibrous mineral structure common in jade-rich materials, helping diffuse light softly through the carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Beautiful natural red inclusion zone contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Soft translucent white jade appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Smooth highly polished finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Unique split-colour collector aesthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Clean detailed skull carving with natural mineral character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e127 grams 5.8cm x 3.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft cloth and lukewarm water if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid harsh chemicals and strong impacts, especially around thinner carved sections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Ballerz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935252504917,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/9295\/1125\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_044af143-3d31-4836-a95e-0c490d23b916.jpg?v=1778860856","url":"https:\/\/crystalballerz.co.uk\/products\/afganistan-jade-skull-2","provider":"Crystal Ballerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}