Its greasy feel, which leads to one type being called "sheep's fat," allowed it to be located by walking barefoot in rivers. It is stronger than steel, but has a beautiful sound when made into musical instruments. Emperor Qian Long (Chee-ahn Lung) invaded Burma to get at that country's superior supplies and it ranges in color from creamy white to violet, depending on impurity levels of calcium, chromium and manganese. Both nephrite and an aluminum silicate are called by this name, but nephrite is much more common. For ten points, name this prec
Its greasy feel, which leads to one type being called "sheep's fat," allowed it to be located by walking barefoot in rivers. It is stronger than steel, but has a beautiful sound when made into musical instruments. Emperor Qian Long (Chee-ahn Lung) invaded Burma to get at that country's superior supplies and it ranges in color from creamy white to violet, depending on impurity levels of calcium, chromium and manganese. Both nephrite and an aluminum silicate are called by this name, but nephrite is much more common. For ten points, name this precious stone best known for its deep green variety.
Its greasy feel, which leads to one type being called "sheep's fat," allowed it to be located by walking barefoot in rivers.
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