Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Blue
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Capricorn, Scorpio
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Venus
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Earth
Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.952.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
1,1 basal.
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) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.070.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.655-1.9091.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.108-0.2540.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Emotional healing
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Harmony