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Jadeitite
A rock classification type
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About Jadeitite
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock found in blueschist-grade metamorphic terrains, in isolated metasomatically altered bodies within serpentinite associated with subduction zone environments.
Jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite pyroxene and is typically mined as a source of the ornamental rock or gemstone, jade - however not all jade contains the mineral jadeite - see the entry for jadeite jade.
Jadeitite consists almost entirely of jadeite pyroxene and is typically mined as a source of the ornamental rock or gemstone, jade - however not all jade contains the mineral jadeite - see the entry for jadeite jade.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
40527
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40527:4
Classification of Jadeitite
Sub-divisions of Jadeitite
- Jadeitite
Mineralogy of Jadeitite
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Pyroxene > Clinopyroxene > Jadeite | Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6 |
Synonyms of Jadeitite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Jadeitite associated with 'Serpentine Jade' | D3[Si2O5](OH)4 D= Mg, Fe, Ni, Mn, Al, Zn |
Internet Links for Jadeitite
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References for Jadeitite
Reference List:
Harlow, G. E. (1994) Jadeitites, albitites and related rocks from the Motagua Fault Zone, Guatemala. Journal of Metamorphic Geology, 12 (1) 49-68 doi:10.1111/j.1525-1314.1994.tb00003.x
Localities for Jadeitite
Showing 24 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Cuba | |
| Cárdenas-Párraga et al. (2010) |
Dominican Republic | |
| Hertwig A et al. (2014) |
Guatemala | |
| Harlow et al. (2011) |
| [Jadeite Jade] Huang et al. (2024) |
| [Jadeite Jade] Seitz et al. (2001) +2 other references | |
| Harlow (1994) +2 other references | |
| Harlow et al. (2011) |
| Harlow et al. (2011) | |
| Yui et al. (2010) | |
| Godard et al. (1999) | |
Iran | |
| Oberhänsli et al. (2007) |
Japan | |
| Sawada et al. (2022) |
| Nishiyama et al. (2017) |
| Nishiyama et al. (2017) |
| Nishiyama et al. (2017) |
| Hiroshi Miyajima et al. (2005) +1 other reference |
| OGAWARA et al. (2014) |
| Alfredo Petrov field observations +1 other reference |
Kazakhstan | |
| Wen et al. (2023) +1 other reference |
Myanmar | |
| [Jadeite Jade] |
| Zhang et al. (2025) | |
Russia | |
| Meng et al. (2016) |
Hpakant, Hpakant-Tawmaw Jade Tract, Hpakant Township, Mohnyin District, Kachin State, Myanmar