Properties of Jadeite

Jadeite is a rare and highly valued mineral that belongs to the pyroxene group. It is one of the two distinct minerals commonly referred to as jade, the other being nephrite.

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The following table provides a comprehensive list of jadeite properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).

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Table of Jadeite Properties
Physical Properties
Metric
Chemical FormulaNa(Al,Fe)Si2O6
Molar Mass202.139 g/mol
Crystal SystemMonoclinic
Mohs Hardness6 - 6.5
Density3240 - 3430 kg/m3
ColorGreen, white, pale bluish gray, grayish green, or pale purple
DiaphaneityTranslucent
LusterVitreous (glassy), pearly
Cleavage(110) good
FractureTough
StreakWhite

Note: unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)

Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017.