Description and Use. Copper is a reddish-brown, odorless metal. It is used in. electrical wiring and plumbing, in alloys and protective coatings. for other metals, and in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.
YANGON, Myanmar: An enormous jade boulder that weighs up to 192 tons has been found in Myanmarâs restive Kachin State, officials said Saturday. The 174,600-kilogram raw jade stone was discovered in a gem-rich region of Hpakant Township in northern Kachin on Tuesday, according to an information ministry statement.
Jade Uses and Purposes - Overview. Jade is the stone of calm in the midst of storm. Its action balances nerves and soothes cardiac rhythm. A piece of Jade kept in a pocket or on a pendant to stroke from time to time recharges energy, and traditionally guards against illness.