Synthesis and characterization of NaAlSi2O6 jadeite under 3.5 GPa

Synthesis and characterization of NaAlSi₂O₆ jadeite under 3.5 GPa

Li Gang, Wang Jian, Li Ya-Dong, Chen Ning, Chen Liang-Chao, Guo Long-Suo, Zhao Liang, Miao Xin-Yuan, Ma Hong-An^†, Jia Xiao-Peng^‡

(color online) Optical images of samples (a) synthesized at temperature 1140 °C and pressure 3.5 GPa, (b) at temperature 1200 °C and pressure 3.5 GPa, (c) at temperature 1260 °C and pressure 3.5 GPa, and (d) at temperature 1320 °C and pressure 3.5 GPa, respectively.