1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
1.2 Color
Black, Brownish, Reddish, Brown, Red, Yellow, White, Colorless, Brown, Brownish, Black, Colorless, Green, gray
Green, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
White, Brownish, Brownish, White
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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
6.86-7.032.90-3.38
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Adamantine, Greasy
Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.990-2.1051.600-1.688
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.096-0.0980.020-0.027
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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