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Quartzite Jade Buffalo Head

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Discover our unique quartzite jade buffalo head, a tribute to the history of the American Southwest. Skillfully crafted, this one-of-a-kind piece is perfect for your home or as a special gift. Hurry, only one available!

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Description

We are proud to offer this quartzite jade buffalo head. The buffalo are an important part of the history of the American West and Southwest. As such, we were pleased to find this incredible piece of gemstone décor. This captivating carving has the perfect colors to match the décor style of the Southwest and was skillfully crafted with great detail. One picture even shows a spot of what looks to be a white quartz inclusion. This carving is the perfect piece to add to your living space or to gift to a loved one. Don’t miss out—we only have one!

Size: Approx. 6.50″ tall, 1701.00g (1.7kg)

This quartzite jade buffalo head is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

What is Quartzite Jade?

AKA Gold silk jade, Jinsi jade

Gold silk jade refers to the jade produced in the administrative region of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which is commonly found in the the Junggar Basin and surrounding areas. It is mainly composed of cryptocrystalline crystalline quartz and a small amount of minerals such as mica, sericite, chlorite, and limonite, with SiO2 as the main chemical component and a Mohs degree of 6.5-7. Common colors include yellow, red, white, etc. When containing different trace elements (such as Fe, Mn, N, Cr, etc.) or mixed with other colored minerals, different colors can appear. [7]

Most gold jade has an orange colored shell, mainly manifested as seed jade, which is commonly white, yellow, red, etc. The minerals are mainly composed of cryptocrystalline crystalline quartz and a small amount of mica, sericite, chlorite, limonite and other minerals. The chemical composition is mainly SiO2, and there may be small amounts of elements such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Ni, etc. The crystalline state is mainly quartz, with a granular structure and a microscopic cryptocrystalline polycrystalline aggregate. The external morphology is mostly irregular or clustered. Golden jade has rich and diverse colors with high saturation, including red, yellow, green, black, white, etc. When containing trace elements or mixed with other colored minerals, it will present different colors. [3]

On October 10, 2013, the local standard for Jinsi Jade in Xinjiang was officially released. [7] In July 2014, Karamay, Xinjiang, was named the “City of Gold and Jade in China”.

On May 6, 2016, Jinsi jade officially passed the national jade standard and was given an academic name “quartzite jade”.

(Source information has been provided by a third party and we do not have access to any of the original material(s). If you have the sources to cite, please submit them to us here.)

Buffalo in the American Southwest

Buffalo, also known as American bison, once roamed the American Southwest in large numbers. They played a crucial role in the ecosystem, shaping the landscape through grazing and creating habitats for other species. Historically, Native Americans in the Southwest, such as the Comanche and Apache, relied on buffalo for food, clothing, and tools. However, the mass hunting and westward expansion of settlers in the 19th century led to a significant decline in buffalo populations. By the late 1800s, buffalo were nearly extinct in the Southwest due to overhunting and habitat loss. Conservation efforts and breeding programs have since helped restore some buffalo populations in the region, but they remain far fewer in number compared to their historical presence. Today, buffalo are recognized as an iconic symbol of the American West and efforts continue to protect and preserve these majestic animals in the Southwest. To learn more about the bison in the Grand Canyon, click this link.

Please Note:

  1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
  2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
  3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
  4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.

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Weight 3.750063 lbs

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