Origin
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Green, Blue
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
Greenish, White
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For which Rashi?
Virgo
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Gaia
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.962.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.5501.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0910.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Harmony