Facts about Amazonite and Nephrite
Origin
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
  
China, Canada
  
Color
Green, Green, White, Blue
  
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Virgo
  
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Planet
Saturn
  
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Element of Planets
Earth
  
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Receptive
  
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Deities
Artemis
  
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Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Not Available
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available
  
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
WeakMichael OâDonoghue
  
None
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.522-1.530
  
1.600-1.627
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Triclinic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.008-0.010
  
0.027
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Amazonite Vs Nephrite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Amazonite Vs Nephrite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Amazonite and Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Amazonite and Nephrite, before you finalize to buy one.
Amazonite is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet.Amazonite, that occurs commonly in Green, Green, White, Blue color, possesses Receptive energy.Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.