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Basic Introduction to Golmud Kunlun JadeKunlun jade, also known as Qinghai jade, belongs to the nephrite category. The producing area is part of the eastern edge of the Kunlun Mountains that extends into Qinghai Province, located about 300 kilometers west of Ruoqiang County in Xinjiang, and closely related to Hetian jade production areas in Qiemu and Ruoqiang in terms of geological structure. Qinghai nephrite shares fundamental similarities with Hetian jade in terms of material composition, occurrence status, and structural characteristics. However, there are some slight differences in certain aspects of occurrence features, structure, and physical properties compared to Hetian-produced nephrite. The main deposits of Kunlun nephrite are found in a highland hilly region southwest of Golmud City, Qinghai Province, along the Qinghai-Tibet highway for over one hundred kilometers, with approximately three mines currently being exploited. Product CharacteristicsIn the early stages of its discovery, Kunlun nephrite was referred to by various non-standard names such as Kunlun white jade, Kunlun jade, Golmud jade, and Qinghai green jade (for the emerald green variety). According to the naming principles and clauses of the national standard "Jewelry and Gemstones - Names," combined with conventional practices in classifying nephrite, Kunlun nephrite is categorized by color into…

Basic Introduction to Ruoqiang JujubesRuoqiang jujubes are a specialty of Ruoqiang County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and a Chinese national geographical indication product.Ruoqiang County is known as the “Chinese Jujube Capital,” located in the southeast of Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, bordering Gansu, Qinghai, and Tibet. It lies on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, China’s largest county by land area, and the only one with three major deserts within its borders. It was also an important town along the ancient Silk Road. Ruoqiang County has a hot, arid climate with little rainfall, characterized by long hours of sunlight and significant day-night temperature differences, which make it ideal for growing jujubes, endowed with unique light and thermal resources.The main varieties of Ruoqiang jujubes are:Ruoqiang Winter JujubesRuoqiang winter jujubes originate from Huanghua winter jujubes in Hebei Province, a russet red color, with excellent fresh-eating quality. They have strong, sprawling trees, reddish-purple shoots, and short, fine thorns. The fruits hang on long pedicels, with many flowers and lanceolate leaves. They are highly adaptable, productive, and steady-yielding. The fruits are of superior quality and have significant medicinal and health benefits. They are suitable for fresh consumption. They can withstand temperatures as low as…