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Jadeite has a monoclinic crystal structure, which is characterized by three unequal axes, with two of them intersecting at an angle different from 90 degrees. Its general formula is NaAlSi2O6, and it typically forms in prismatic or acicular crystals. The arrangement of its silicate tetrahedra and octahedral coordination of aluminum and sodium contributes to its distinctive properties. This structure is one of the reasons jadeite is valued in jewelry and ornamental carvings.

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