1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
1.2 Color
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray
Green, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
White, None
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1.4 For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
1.5 Planet
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Venus, Neptune
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.90-3.38
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Vitreous
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
None
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.758-1.7801.600-1.688
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.020-0.027
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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