Origin
Southern and central Africa
  
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
  
Color
Blue, Colorless, White
  
Green, Brown, gray
  
Streak
White
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo, Gemini, Virgo
  
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
  
Planet
Moon
  
Venus, Neptune
  
Element of Planets
Earth
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Quan Yin
  
Freyja, Buddha
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Not Available
  
Prosperity
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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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
2.45-2.58
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
None
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
  
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
None
  
Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
  
Refractive Index
1.583-1.608
  
1.600-1.688
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.019
  
0.020-0.027
  
Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
  
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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Howlite Vs Jade Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Howlite Vs Jade 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 Howlite and Jade Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Howlite and Jade, before you finalize to buy one.
Howlite is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Jade, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Jade, which is classic Green, Brown, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.