Origin
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Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Blue, Green
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Venus
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible shades of blue
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.720-1.8501.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1080.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Insight
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Insight
Harmony