The modern mining lantian jade mine is located in Hongmensi Village, Yuchuan Town, Lantian County. The ore-bearing strata are Archean biotite schist and amphibole gneiss. Jade is fine-grained marble, mainly composed of calcite.
Lantian jade is one of the earliest jade species developed and utilized in China, with a history of more than 4,000 years. During the Warring States Period, Qin set Lantian County, which was named Lantian because the beauty of jade was blue and the county produced beautiful jade.
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The Application Value of lantian jade
Lantian jade used to produce a large number of jade pillows, followed by bowls, cups, wine sets, stationery, fitness balls and bracelets. Jade similar to lantian jade is widely used in carving figures, animals, flowers, cauldrons, vases, ashtrays, Yin He and other works of art or practical products all over the country. Because of its large size, there are many large jade articles made with it.
Lantian jade has been regarded as a treasure by royal families and dignitaries. Qin Shihuang used lantian jade as a jade seal, and Yang Guifei's jade belt was also lantian jade.
Legend has it that the token of love that Li Longji gave to Yang Yuhuan was lantian jade. Because its texture is like the tearing of ice, people later named it after Yang Yuhuan's nickname Furong, also known as "Ice Furong Jade". Water hibiscus, fresh and bright, symbolizes beautiful love, especially suitable for young people and fair-skinned people.
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Baidu Encyclopedia-lantian jade