mineral
Green Jadeite
Jadeite, NaAl(Si2O6)
Hardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale; Color: varies from pale green to deep emerald green, sometimes with white or dark mottling; Luster: vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: monoclinic; Cleavage: poor; Specific gravity: 3.25-3.35
- Hardness
- 6
- Luster
- vitreous to greasy
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale; Color: varies from pale green to deep emerald green, sometimes with white or dark mottling; Luster: vitreous to greasy; Crystal structure: monoclinic; Cleavage: poor; Specific gravity: 3.25-3.35
Formation & geological history
Formed in high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic environments, typically in serpentinite melange zones along subduction zones.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fine jewelry, carved ornaments, sculptures, and historical artifacts.
Geological facts
Jadeite is one of the two distinct minerals recognized as jade (the other being nephrite). Historically, it has been prized in Mesoamerican and East Asian cultures for millennia.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its tough, interlocking microcrystalline structure, high density, and characteristic green color. Often found in Myanmar, Guatemala, and California.
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