Nuclear electromagnetic pulse (NEMP), as a result of a nuclear explosion. A variant of this is the high altitude nuclear EMP (HEMP), which produces a secondary pulse due to particle interactions with the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field. Non-nuclear electromagnetic pulse (NNEMP) weapons. Lightning
Central American cultures would sometimes hold jadeite against their sides to help cure ailments, which is why the Spanish called jadeite piedra de ijada, meaning stone for the pain in the side. On the other side of the world, the Chinese called jade yu, meaning heavenly or imperial and has been found in the tombs of some Shang dynasty kings and other important figures.
Home Â» Jadeite. We now offer cabochons, finished jewelry and carvings of Jadeite, all from China but the origin of most jadeite used in China is at the border with Myanmar (Burma). Our cabochons are well polished on both sides and have pure green tones. Of the two types of jade, Nephrite and Jadeite, the latter is the preferred jade and offers the better colors and translucency used for fine works of art and jewelry.