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Jadeite
NaAlSi2O6
Description
Jadeite is a sodium- and aluminum-rich pyroxene mineral, known for being one of the two minerals called jade.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
NaAlSi2O6
Classification
Silicates
Crystal system
monoclínico
Luster
Vítreo a graso
Streak
Blanca
Density
3.3 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
1350 °C
Mohs Scale — 6.5/10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Referencia: Cuarzo
Color
#008000
#FFFFFF
#E6E6FA
#50C878
Verde, blanco, lavanda, esmeralda
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Jewelry and ornamental objects.
Uso industrial
Decorative tools and carved artistic applications.
Similar minerals
Compare species
| Properties | Jadeite | Prehnite | Serpentine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | NaAlSi2O6 | Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 | Mg3Si2O5(OH)4 |
| Classification | Silicates | Silicates | Silicates |
| Crystal system | monoclínico | ortorrómbico | Unknown |
| Hardness | 6.5 | 6 | 2.5 |
| Density | 3.3 g/cm³ | 2.9 g/cm³ | 2.58 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Vítreo a graso | Vítreo a perlado | Suerte |
| Streak | Blanca | Blanca | Blanco |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Nefrita · Serpentina · Prehnita
Derivatives and uses
Jewelry pieces, carved sculptures.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Myanmar, Guatemala, Estados Unidos, Japón, Rusia
Periodic table
Contains elements: Na · Al · Si · O
O
Oxygen
#8 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass15.999 u
Density1.429 g/cm³
Melting point-218.8 °C
Boiling point-183 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides