Mineral - Jadeite
Jadeite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
NaAl[Si₂O₆]
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
6 - 6.5
Streak
white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
blackgreen
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous,
Greasy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
massive, prismatic
Formation
Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Common
Synonyms
Jadeite