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Jadeite (Icy Jade Bangle)
Jadeite, NaAlSi2O6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness 6.5–7; translucent to semi-transparent colorless-white; vitreous to greasy luster; monoclinic granular-interlocking structure; specific gravity ~3.33.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness 6.5–7; translucent to semi-transparent colorless-white; vitreous to greasy luster; monoclinic granular-interlocking structure; specific gravity ~3.33.
Formation & geological history
Forms in high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions associated with subduction zones within serpentinite complexes.
Uses & applications
Prized internationally for high-end jewelry, traditional Chinese bangles, pendants, and fine decorative carvings.
Geological facts
Highly translucent white or colorless jadeite is commercially known as 'Icy Jade' (Bing Zhong) and is deeply revered in East Asian culture as a symbol of purity.
Field identification & locations
Identified by high toughness, cool surface feel, characteristic dense interlocking microcrystalline texture under strong light, and high refractive index (1.66). Major source is Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma).
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