jadeite

/ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/
noun
  1. A hard, typically green mineral used as a gemstone and for carvings, one of the two types of jade.
    • She bought a small jadeite figurine at the antique shop.
    • Collectors value jadeite for its rich color and translucency.
    • The necklace was made of rare jadeite from Myanmar.
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