Jadeitite consists almost entirely of the pyroxene mineral jadeite and is typically mined as a source of the ornamental rock or gemstone, jade. Occurrences include Myanmar, Guatemala, Japan, Kazakhstan and in the Coast Ranges of western North America.
Almost entirely composed of the pyroxene mineral jadeite, jadeitite is mined to produce jade, which is used for ornamental purposes or as a gemstone. It can be found in various locations including Myanmar, Guatemala, Japan, Kazakhstan, and along the western coast of North America.