Facts about Goshenite and Nephrite
Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
China, Canada
  
Color
White
  
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Streak
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Moon
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
  
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
Not Available
  
None
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.562-1.615
  
1.600-1.627
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Hexagonal
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.003-0.010
  
0.027
  
Clarity
Transparent
  
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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Goshenite Vs Nephrite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Goshenite and Nephrite, before you finalize to buy one.
Goshenite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet.Goshenite, that occurs commonly in White color, possesses Receptive energy.Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.