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Jade Bangle (Jadeite)
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Varies from white to pale green, emerald green, lavender, and blackish green, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal Structure: Monoclinic, Cleavage: Poor, Specific Gravity: 3.25-3.35
- Hardness
- 6
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Varies from white to pale green, emerald green, lavender, and blackish green, Luster: Vitreous to greasy, Crystal Structure: Monoclinic, Cleavage: Poor, Specific Gravity: 3.25-3.35
Formation & geological history
Formed under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions in subduction zones, typically associated with serpentinite bodies.
Uses & applications
Primarily used for high-end jewelry, carved ornaments, spiritual amulets, and traditional items such as bangles.
Geological facts
Jadeite has been prized in East Asian cultures for thousands of years, particularly in China and Mesoamerica, symbolizing purity, status, and protection.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high density (feels heavy for its size), tough interlocking microcrystalline structure, and characteristic subvitreous luster. Commonly sourced from Myanmar (Burma), Guatemala, Russia, and California.
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