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What does jadeite mean?

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Noun
  1. (mineralogy) A pyroxene mineral, a sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6, found in metamorphic rocks.
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Nephrite and jadeite, the former in colours of white, yellow, russet and green were used in the making of unique little bottles.
Both, nephrite and jadeite often have veins, blemishes and streaks running through them, though these may not always be regarded as flaws.
Nephrite and jadeite as veins are often, spots and stripes running through.
Of the two kinds of jade, jadeite and nephrite, the former is harder than the latter and cannot be scratched with a penknife blade.
This jadeite is multicolored white, green, and rare lavender.
The diopside, jadeite, augite, protoenstatite, and spodumene structures consist of only one chain type.

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