Synthesis and characterization of NaAlSi2O6 jadeite under 3.5 GPa

The high pressure and high temperature（HPHT） method is successfully used to synthesize jadeite in a temperature range of 1000℃–1400℃ under a pressure of 3.5 GPa. The initial raw materials are Na2SiO3·9H2O and Al2（SiO3）3.Through the HPHT method, the amorphous glass material is entirely converted into crystalline jadeite. We can obtain the good-quality jadeite by optimizing the reaction pressure and temperature. The measurements of x-ray diffraction（XRD）,scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, Fourier-transform infrared（FTIR） and Raman scattering indicate that the properties of synthesized jadeite at 1260℃ under 3.5 GPa are extremely similar to those of the natural jadeite. What is more, the results will be valuable for understanding the formation process of natural jadeite. This work also reveals the mechanism for metamorphism of magma in the earth.

4.0～5.5GPa压力下硬玉翡翠的合成与表征

模拟天然硬玉成矿原理,采用优化的合成工艺,以硅酸铝和硅酸钠为原料制备出玻璃料,在高温高压下将非晶质的硬玉成分粉末转化为晶态硬玉。合成硬玉质地温润细腻、色泽均匀,具有高档硬玉的品质。XRD和SEM分析结果表明合成样品结晶矿物为硬玉（NaAlSi2O6）,且结晶程度较好,晶粒细密,具有与天然硬玉相似的柱状纤维编织结构。在4.0-5.5 GPa压力条件下研究发现,随着压力的增加,硬玉合成温度随之增加;温度对合成硬玉晶粒的成长和编织情况有很大的影响;利用FTIR检测合成硬玉,其红外特征峰与天然硬玉一致,表明其分子结构为硅氧四面体结构;检测合成硬玉的硬度和密度等常规宝玉石参数与天然硬玉接近。