noun
- a hard, typically green mineral that is a form of jade, composed of sodium aluminum silicate
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum displayed a beautiful jadeite sculpture from ancient China.
- Jadeite is prized for its vibrant green color and durability.
- The jeweler explained that jadeite is more valuable than nephrite jade.
- Myanmar is known for producing high-quality jadeite.
- The carved jadeite bracelet was passed down through generations.
- Geologists can distinguish jadeite from other minerals by its crystal structure.