Real Jade vs Fake Jade: The Touch Experiment Is Real Jade Cold to the Touch? The simple answer to this question is yes, but can one use this physical property of jadeite to tell it apart from other stones; be it fake jade or treated jade? The science behind why jade is cold to the touch is based on its thermal conductivity. Thermal conductivity describes how well a mineral can transfer or conduct heat and is intrinsic to the mineral's structure and composition, varying widely among different minerals. In the context of our experiment, we are going to find out if the difference in thermal conductivity between real jade and its imitations would play a key role in their identification. Testing Method The sample bangles were numbered from 1 to 6 with paper tags and placed on a tray. The tray was then covered with a piece of cardboard to prevent any visual cues while we invited the participants. When a passerby agreed to participate in the experiment, we explained the purpose of the experiment and asked if they had any prior knowledge of jade. Each participant was given a blindfold for the first part of the touch-only experiment. Each sample was then touched to their cheeks. After touching all the samples, participants were asked to identify which one they believed was the real jade. https://mays.com.au/blogs/jade-education/real-jade-vs-fake-jade-the-touch-experiment-identifying-jadeite-jade