Hardness: 2.50
Refractive Index: 1.64-1.68
Specific Gravity: 1.38
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Origination: England, Poland, France, Spain, the former Russia and the United States.
Care & Cleaning: Jet is an organic matter, and should be treated as such. Put on perfume, hair spray and makeup prior to wearing your jet. It may be a good idea to spray a soft mist of water on your jet pieces from time to time, for like many others it is prone to splits and cracks. Clean with a soft polishing cloth and a dab of olive oil.
Fiction, Facts & Folklore:
Jet is actually an organic matter, composed of bits of fossilized wood and other plant life.
It is a close relative of coal and actually will burn like coal if ignited.
Jet reached its� peak of popularity during the Victorian Era where it was used to carve cameos, crosses and other varieties of mourning jewelry.
The first records of jet mining date back to 1500 BC, when it was first mined in England. To this day, England remains the most significant source for jet.
Domestically, jet can be found in the rugged mountains of Utah, although this source is not reliable. Jet can also be found on the beaches of Florida.
Jet is often found by drilling large holes in coastal cliffs. It also can be found while walking on the beaches where bits & pieces have washed ashore.
Jet is nearly always seen in bead form when found at retail, but it is mainly found these days in artifacts such as statues & ornate carvings.
Astrologers often link jet with the planet Saturn.
Certain cultures believe that dreaming of jet will bring great personal sorrow.
Jet is one of the four organics, along with amber, coral & pearl.