Translucency in Jade Carvings | Quality Factors Explained

What does "translucency" mean in jade?
How is jade translucency related to luster?
How is jade translucency related to durability / toughness?
Does higher translucency always mean higher quality jade?
Why does more translucent jade tend to be more expensive?
How can I tell if a piece of jade has good translucency?
Are certain jade colors more likely to be highly translucent than others?
Do different jadeite sources (like Myanmar vs. Guatemala) produce different levels of translucency?
How does jade translucency compare between natural and treated jade?
Can translucency change over time, or is it a permanent characteristic of the stone?

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