It takes a long time for turquoise to turn into jade, and it requires good patience and frequent playing to polish the turquoise to reveal the patina and present the jade-like luster. It is recommended to wash your hands clean when playing with it to avoid excessive sweating. Only turquoise of good quality will turn into jade, and turquoise of poor quality will easily become mottled if played with frequently.
It takes a long time for turquoise to become jade
It usually takes a long time to polish turquoise into a jade-like state. The time required to polish turquoise into a jade-like state varies depending on the porcelain and density of the turquoise. It is generally believed that the more highly porcelainized and dense the turquoise is, the easier it is to polish into a patina, presenting the luster and texture of jade, and the more beautiful the finished product will be.
The jadeification of turquoise is actually the result of long-term playing with it. The oil and lipids on your hands penetrate into the interior of the turquoise, filling the gaps on the surface and giving the jade a soft and smooth jade luster. It is best to wash your hands with a neutral detergent before playing with it to avoid a large amount of salty sweat corroding the turquoise.
Although turquoise will become jade-like after being played with for a long time, not all turquoise will become jade-like. Some turquoise of poor quality cannot filter out the dirt in sweat. If played with for a long time, not only will it not become jade-like, but it will also cause spots to appear on the surface of the turquoise, making it dirtier and dirtier.