Diamonds are crystallized at high temperature and high pressure thousands of degrees deep in the earth's crust. Emerald is formed at10,000 atmospheric pressure and relatively low temperature (200-300 degrees Celsius). We know that the deeper the temperature, the greater the pressure from the surface of the earth to the depths. But jadeite is crystallized at low temperature and high pressure, and of course it can't be in a deeper part. So where does the high pressure come from?

It has been proved that this high pressure is caused by the compressive force produced by crustal movement. All jadeite deposits are distributed in areas with strong crustal movement.

Another factor is that there are igneous intrusions (intermediate basic rocks) containing albite where jadeite is found. The chemical composition of albite is NaAlSi3O8, so it can be inferred that jadeite is formed by desilication of albite-bearing rocks at medium-low temperature and high pressure.

Emerald, also known as Burmese jade, is jadeite produced in Myanmar. Emerald is produced in Japan, the Soviet Union, Mexico and California, but its quality and output are far less than that of Myanmar.

Myitkyina in northern Myanmar has the largest jade deposit, and gem-grade jadeite was mined very early and supplied to all parts of the world. Therefore, people only know that jade is produced in Myanmar for a long time, so Burmese jade is synonymous with jade and a scientific name, and Burmese jade is the jargon of experts.

Emerald, also known as Burmese jade, is jadeite produced in Myanmar. Emerald is produced in Japan, the Soviet Union, Mexico and California, but its quality and output are far less than that of Myanmar.

Myitkyina in northern Myanmar has the largest jade deposit, and gem-grade jadeite was mined very early and supplied to all parts of the world. Therefore, people only know that jade is produced in Myanmar for a long time, so Burmese jade is synonymous with jade and a scientific name, and Burmese jade is the jargon of experts.