Jadeite is the rarer and more valuable of the two minerals. It is a sodium and aluminum-rich pyroxene mineral with a complex chemical composition. Jadeite is known for its vibrant green color, but it can also occur in other colors such as white, yellow, brown, and lavender. More @Wikipedia
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