Gua Sha tools are everywhere these days - and you think the one you bought is jade. But are you sure? Jade Gua Sha tools have special properties, are used in different techniques, and are usually more expensive than other types of stones. How do you know you got what you paid for? I will teach you one simple way to know if your Gua Sha tool is authentic jade.

Here’s the trick: Hold your Gua Sha tool in your hand, see how it reflects light, and then run your fingers over the tool. Authentic Green Jade is not shiny, not entirely smooth, and feels a little grainy, like soapstone. If the tool in your hand is super shiny and very smooth - it’s not authentic green jade.

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A stone I commonly see being sold as green jade is actually Aventurine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Aventurine - but its definitely not green jade. Aventurine is bright to dark green, extremely smooth and shiny, and has small flecks of gold visible in direct sunlight thanks to its high fuchsite content.

So in the name of getting the Gua Sha tool that you actually paid for, be sure to inspect your tool thoroughly prior to purchase. If you aren’t sure, don’t buy it. If the merchant doesn’t know the difference between Jade and Aventurine, walk away.

In my online store, I stock authentic Green Feng Jade Gua Sha Tools and Rollers as well as Aventurine Gua Sha Tools and Rollers. I hope this post was helpful into guiding you to making the best Gua Sha gemstone purchase for you!

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