Facts about Iolite and Nephrite
Origin
Brazil, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, Burma
  
China, Canada
  
Color
Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey
  
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Streak
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Jupiter
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Receptive
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Goddess
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.52-1.56
  
1.600-1.627
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
Not Available
  
0.027
  
Clarity
Transparent to translucent
  
Translucent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Respiratory
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Reproductive
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Not Available
  
Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Iolite Vs Nephrite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Iolite 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 Iolite and Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Iolite and Nephrite, before you finalize to buy one.
Iolite is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet.Iolite, that occurs commonly in Blue, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Grey color, possesses Receptive energy.Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.