Jadeite
Jadeite is a mineral with the chemical formula NaAlSi2O6. It has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 - 7 and vitreous to oily luster.
Jadeite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | NaAlSi2O6 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to oily |
| Typical colors | Green, white, yellow, lavender, red, black |
| Formation | Metamorphic rocks formed from the alteration of original volcanic materials |
| Rarity | 7 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6.5–7 — hard
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