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Facts about Chrysoprase and Nephrite


Nephrite Vs Chrysoprase Facts


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA   
China, Canada   

Color
Green   
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black   

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus   
Not Available   

Planet
Venus   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Earth   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Not Available   

Deities
Vesta   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Protection, Healing   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
None   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.600-1.627   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.027   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
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Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Chrysoprase Vs Nephrite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Chrysoprase and Nephrite, before you finalize to buy one.

Chrysoprase is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet.Chrysoprase, that occurs commonly in Green color, possesses Receptive energy.Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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