Research on Petrologic Character of Nephrite Jade From Baikal Lake Region in Russia

The chemical composition, mineral component, texture and structure type of nephrite from Baikal Lake region in Russia are studied, and the genesis of nephrite jade is discussed. The petrological characteristics of nephrite jade from Baikal Lake region in Russian are introduced systematically, and compared with Hetian jade from Xinjiang, which will be useful to the exploitation of nephrite and for the development of the nephrite market.