Maw Sit Sit

Add one script tag to your page:

<div data-gemfyi="entity" data-slug="maw-sit-sit"></div>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Embed as an iframe:

<iframe src="https://gemfyi.com/iframe/entity/maw-sit-sit/?style=modern&theme=light" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%"></iframe>

Paste the URL in WordPress, Medium, or Ghost:

https://gemfyi.com/th/gems/maw-sit-sit/

Shields.io-compatible SVG badge:

Maw Sit Sit badge ![Maw Sit Sit](https://gemfyi.com/badge/entity/maw-sit-sit.svg)

Web Component:

<gemfyi-entity slug="maw-sit-sit"></gemfyi-entity>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/gemfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>

Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0
Specific Gravity 2.45 – 3.15
Refractive Index 1.52 – 1.68
Color various

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 6.0
1 Soft10 Hard

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Maw Sit Sit

Maw-sit-sit is a rare vivid green ornamental rock composed primarily of albite feldspar, jadeite, and chromite, colored an intense emerald-green by chromium inclusions scattered through a black chromite matrix, producing a striking spotted or streaked green-and-black pattern. It is found exclusively in the Maw-Sit-Sit village area of Kachin State, Myanmar, the same jade-producing region as imperial jadeite. First described by gemologist Eduard Gübelin in the 1960s, maw-sit-sit has become a collector gem prized for its vivid and unusual coloring.

Jewelry Use

Durability 5/10

Science FYI Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maw Sit Sit?
Maw-sit-sit is a rare vivid green ornamental rock composed primarily of albite feldspar, jadeite, and chromite, colored an intense emerald-green by chromium inclusions scattered through a black chromite matrix, producing a striking spotted or streaked green-and-black pattern. It is found exclusively
What is the hardness of Maw Sit Sit?
Maw Sit Sit has a Mohs hardness of 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Maw Sit Sit?
Maw Sit Sit is primarily Various.
How much does Maw Sit Sit cost?
Maw Sit Sit falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
How do you care for Maw Sit Sit?
Maw Sit Sit is moderately durable and best suited for earrings, pendants, and brooches. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals.

More Semi-Precious Gems Gems