Jade Jade Jade refers to an ornamental mineral, mostly known for its green varieties. It can refer to either of two different minerals: nephrite, a silicate of calcium and magnesium, or jadeite, a silicate of sodium and aluminium. Jade is featured prominently in ancient Asian art, as well as having an important place in many other cultures. The English word "jade" is derived (via French "l'ejade" and Latin "ilia" "flanks, kidney area") from the Spanish term "piedra de ijada" (first recorded in 1565) or "loin stone", from its reputed efficacy in curing ailments of the loins and kidneys. "Nephrite" is derived
The Forms of Things Unknown world of dark reality. And on that night, you will keep your rendez-vous with... THE UNKNOWN." The episode is considered an unusual one, even for "The Outer Limits". More than almost any other, it is filled with weird camera angles, atmospheric photography, gothic sets, creepy music (much of which surfaced later in the TV series "The Invaders"), and offbeat writing and performances, giving the episode something of an "art house movie" feel. This episode was the final acting role of Sir Cedric Hardwicke. He died on August 6, 1964, a few months after this episode aired. The Forms of Things