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Jade
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Crystal Structure

Jade Crystal Shape

Chemical Name

Na(Al,Fe+3)Si2O6 - Jadeite
Ca2(Mg,Fe)5(Si4O11)2(OH)2 - Nephrite
Sodium Aluminum
Iron Silicate - Jadeite
Calcium Magnesium/Iron Silicate - Nephrite
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Information

Dot Jade is found in two forms - Nephrite and Jadeite. The appearance is quite similar and both are silicates but as you can see above the chemical composition is different.
Dot It's use is primarily ornamental.
Dot Jade has a monoclinic crystal structure.
 
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