Possible Clues:

• Stone from which Buddhas are carved
• Makeup of some Buddha statues
• Makeup of many Qing dynasty carvings
• Bore via repetition
• Gem in carvings of Buddha
• Green hack
• Nephrite is one of the two minerals with this name, used in jewellery and ornaments
• Gem carved into figurines
• Semi-precious gemstone — tired old horse
• Stone traded along the Silk Road