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Jadeite Bangle
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, pale lavender or grayish-white color, vitreous to greasy luster, monoclinic crystal system, specific gravity of 3.25-3.35.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5-7 on Mohs scale, pale lavender or grayish-white color, vitreous to greasy luster, monoclinic crystal system, specific gravity of 3.25-3.35.
Formation & geological history
Formed under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions within serpentinite convergence zones, typically over millions of years.
Uses & applications
Primarily carved into fine jewelry, bangles, and ornamental art objects valued in Asian markets.
Geological facts
Jadeite has been prized in Chinese culture for thousands of years as a stone representing purity, virtue, and status.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high density, interlocking microcrystalline texture, and toughness; mined primarily in Myanmar and carved globally.
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