gemstone
Jadeite
NaAlSi2O6
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; green, white, or lavender color; vitreous to greasy luster; monoclinic crystal system; specific gravity 3.2-3.4.
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Physical properties
Hardness 6.5-7 on Mohs scale; green, white, or lavender color; vitreous to greasy luster; monoclinic crystal system; specific gravity 3.2-3.4.
Formation & geological history
Forms in metamorphic environments under high pressure and relatively low temperature within serpentinite shear zones.
Uses & applications
Highly prized for luxury jewelry, intricate carvings, and ornamental sculptures.
Geological facts
Jadeite has a tougher microcrystalline interlocking fibrous structure than nephrite, making it exceptionally resistant to breakage. Myanmar produces the finest imperial jadeite.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its high density, specific gravity, and characteristic greasy luster when polished; commonly found in river pebbles and alluvial deposits.
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