gemstone
Lavender Jade
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, pale purple to violet color, vitreous to greasy luster, and a monoclinic crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, pale purple to violet color, vitreous to greasy luster, and a monoclinic crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Formed under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions within serpentinite convergence zones.
Uses & applications
Widely used for high-end jewelry, carved ornaments, and decorative bead strands.
Geological facts
Lavender jade gets its delicate purple hue from trace amounts of manganese integrated into the jadeite crystal lattice.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its dense feel, tough interlocking microfibers, and inability to be scratched easily by steel.
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