gemstone
Jadeite Jade
NaAl(Si2O6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, Color: Pale green, white, or mottled hues, 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: Pale green, white, or mottled hues, 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 serpentinite convergence zones.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for fine jewelry, carvings, ornaments, and cultural artifacts.
Geological facts
In Chinese culture, jade is known as the 'stone of heaven' and has been prized for thousands of years for its beauty and symbolic representation of purity and moral integrity.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its toughness, characteristic fibrous microcrystalline structure, and dense feel; commonly sourced from Myanmar, Guatemala, and Russia.
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