Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.002.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
3-3.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.619-1.6351.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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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
Divine Guidance
Harmony