1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Sri Lanka
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
1.2 Color
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Scorpio
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
1.5 Planet
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
Hephaestus
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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.552.90-3.38
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
2.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7901.600-1.688
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.020-0.027
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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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