jade·ite

(jā′dīt′)

A rare, usually emerald to light green but sometimes white, auburn, buff, or violet mineral, NaAlSi₂O₆, used as a gem and for ornamental carvings. It is the tougher and more highly valued form of jade.

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jadeite

(ˈdʒeɪdaɪt)

(Minerals) a usually green or white mineral of the clinopyroxene group, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is used as a gemstone (jade). Composition: sodium aluminium silicate. Formula: NaAlSi2O6. Crystal structure: monoclinic

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jade•ite

(ˈdʒeɪ daɪt)

n.

the most precious type of jade; a colorless, green, or black pyroxene, sodium aluminum silicate, NaAlSi₂O₆.

[1860–65]

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jadeite - a hard green mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade; found principally in Burma

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