JADE

Vedic Text

Lord Balarama scattered the fat of Vala's body over theareas of China, Nepal, and the lands of the Yavanas and Mongols. Everywherethey fell, these transformed particles of fat originated deposits of jade.

These gems are primarily conch shell white or lotus stemgreen, but also are found in pink, lavender, and black colors.

Jade is extremely hard and resists scratching. It is difficultto cut, so a jade peace, beautifully cut and polished is worth far morethan a similar gem in its natural rough shape.

Among all gems, fine quality jade has the greatest ability to remove negative karmic reactions. --- Sri Garuda Puranam: Chap. 79