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Minerals - Jadeite | TerraCollect
Mineral - Jadeite
Jadeite
NaAl[Si₂O₆]
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)
Optical Properties
Color
black
green
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous,
Greasy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Space Group
Habit
massive,
prismatic
Formation
Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Common
Synonyms
Jadeite
