Jade

Jade is a pretty rock that comes in different colors, like green, black or white. People like jade because it is very hard and shiny.

In some countries, like China, jade is very special and has been used for thousands of years to make jewelry, sculptures, and even decorations for palaces! Jade is considered very valuable and can be very expensive.

Jade is formed in the earth's crust deep underground. It is made up of minerals and sediment that have been squeezed together for a really long time. When people want to cut and shape jade, they use special tools like diamond saws to help them. It can be really hard work but the end result can be pretty amazing!