Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Brown, Black
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Leo
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Mars, Saturn
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
3.5-76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaO, SiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Connection to Earth
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Harmony