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Jade was prized for its hardness, durability, magical qualities, and beauty.^[1] In particular, its subtle, translucent colors and protective qualities^[1] caused it to become associated with Chinese conceptions of the soul and immortality.^[2] With gold, it was considered to be a symbol of heaven.

Jade was prized for its hardness, durability, magical qualities, and beauty.[1] In particular, its subtle, translucent colors and protective qualities[1] caused it to become associated with Chinese conceptions of the soul and immortality.[2] With gold, it was considered to be a symbol of heaven.