Are you drawn to flashy pieces of natural gemstones like I am? Jade is a deep, green gem that is the Alaska State Gemstone. I have a small piece of raw jade, that doesn't look like much. Most gems are that way. Give them a little polish and buffing and you have a beautiful piece! Here's some information on Jade.

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Alaskan Jade
Jade Mountain, Alaska, is the source of the states gemstone, Jade.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art17398.asp

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