Maw Sit Sit
A variety of Metamorphic
Rare
What is Maw Sit Sit?
Found exclusively in northern Myanmar and named after the village where it was first discovered, maw Sit Sit is a metamorphic rock made of several minerals. Once thought to be jade, this rare material is prized for its appealing green color and interesting swirls. It is sought by collectors and sometimes used in the jewelry industry.
Optical Properties
- Refractive Index
- 1.520-1.680
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Key Characteristics
Composition of Maw Sit Sit
Albite, chromian eckermannite, kosmochlor, chromite, natrolite
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Bright green color with black or white spots, bands, and swirls
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 6 - 7
- Density
- 2.45 - 3.15 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- NaCr[Si2O6]+Fe, Mg
- Elements
- Na, Cr, Si, O, Fe, Mg
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