Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Red
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Aries
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Mars
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
Indiscernible
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Harmony