Nephrite: meaning, definitions and examples
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nephrite
[ หnษfหraษชt ]
green mineral
Nephrite is a type of mineral, typically green in color, belonging to the amphibole group of minerals. It is often used in jewelry and decorative art due to its attractive appearance and durability. Nephrite is known for its toughness and resistance to wear and tear, making it a popular choice for carving and sculpting.
Synonyms
greenstone, jade, maori greenstone
Examples of usage
- Nephrite is commonly found in regions such as Canada, Russia, and New Zealand.
- The Maori people of New Zealand have a long tradition of carving nephrite into intricate designs.
Translations
Translations of the word "nephrite" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nefrita
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคซเฅเคฐเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Nephrit
๐ฎ๐ฉ nefrite
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะธั
๐ต๐ฑ nefryt
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฉใคใ (nefuraido)
๐ซ๐ท nรฉphrite
๐ช๐ธ nefrita
๐น๐ท nefrite
๐ฐ๐ท ๋คํ๋ผ์ดํธ (nepeuraiteu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุฑูุช
๐จ๐ฟ nefrit
๐ธ๐ฐ nefrit
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฏ็ (ruวn yรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ nefrit
๐ฎ๐ธ nefrit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตััะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแ แแขแ (nephriti)
๐ฆ๐ฟ nefrite
๐ฒ๐ฝ nefrita
Word origin
The word 'nephrite' is derived from the Greek word 'nephros', meaning 'kidney', due to its supposed ability to cure kidney diseases. Nephrite has been valued for centuries for its beauty and symbolism in various cultures, with ancient civilizations such as the Chinese and Maori using it for ceremonial and decorative purposes. The use of nephrite in jewelry and art continues to be popular to this day.