Moyu is a kind of jade, also known as Hetian Moyu. It is one of the traditional precious jade in China, and it is named for its color and origin. The color of jet is mainly dark green, dark green or black, hence the name. It usually has a typical dark green tone, and sometimes it may have some gray components, which reminds people of the color of ink. The main producing area of jet is Hotan, Xinjiang, China, so it is also called Hotan jet. Hetian Moyu has been cherished by people since ancient times and occupies an important position in the traditional culture of China. In the history of China, black jade was regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, solemnity and preciousness.

Is Moyu Hetian jade? Moyu is Hetian jade. Moyu is a kind of Hetian jade. Hetian jade is a special kind of jade in Hetian area of Xinjiang, China, also known as "Hetian jade stone". In the jade market, jet usually refers to Hetian jade with dark green, dark green or black color. Like Hetian jade with other colors such as sapphire, jet jade is a natural jade from Hetian area of Xinjiang, with excellent quality and unique aesthetic feeling. Jet is very popular because of its deep and solemn color and texture, and is widely used to make jade articles, handicrafts and decorations. Jet is a specific color type of Hetian jade, which also includes other colors, such as white jade, sapphire and topaz. Each color of Hetian jade has its unique characteristics and values, and jet is one of them. Jet is usually translucent or opaque. The transparency of jet is low, so the light can't penetrate completely. The appearance of most jet will be relatively rich and concise. The texture of jet may be typical and strong. It often presents obvious spots, stripes or granular structures, and sometimes it can have moire texture. The texture of jet can be staggered, layered or banded.

What is jet? Jet is a gem made of minerals, not rocks. Specifically, jet is a kind of jade composed of many silicate minerals. The main component of jet is nephrite, which belongs to tremolite in silicate minerals. The main mineral components of jet include tremolite, hornblende, quartz and mica. Tremolite is the main component of jet, which determines its main color. Hetian Moyu is a specific variety of Moyu, which is produced in Hetian area of Xinjiang, China, and is also called Hetian Jade Stone. Hetian Moyu is cherished and loved because of its dark green, dark green or black color, and is widely used to make jade articles, handicrafts and decorations. Jet is a natural mineral gem, while rock is a natural mineral object composed of one or more minerals. Jet is different from rocks, but belongs to precious stones.