Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Leo, Sagittarius
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Saturn
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Isis
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.669-1.7231.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.011-0.0370.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Patience
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Patience
Harmony