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Jade
Alexandrite
Alexandrite Vs Jade Facts


Astrology
Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   
Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Color: color change, from bluish green (daylight) to purple, red or brown (incandescent light), Hardness: 8, Refractive index: 1.74 1.77, Density: 3.68 3.80, Chemical composition: BeAl2O4, Crystal structure: orthorhombic, Origins: Russia, Brazil, Tanzania, Madagascar, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Burma   
Color
Green, Brown, gray   
Green   
Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries   
Scorpio   
Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Venus   
Element of Planets
Water   
Earth   
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   
Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   
Energy
Receptive   
Projective, Receptive   
Deities
Freyja, Buddha   
Not Available   
Not to wear with
Not Available   
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Powers
Prosperity   
Love   
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   
Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   
Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.69-3.81   
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Not Available   
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
BeAl 2 O 4   
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
Not Available   
Dispersion
None   
Not Available   
Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   
Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
1.739-1.770   
Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   
Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   
Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
0.007-0.010   
Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   
Benefits
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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Jade Vs Alexandrite Specifications

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

Jade is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet.Jade, that occurs commonly in Green, Brown, gray color, possesses Receptive energy.Alexandrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Alexandrite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Projective and Receptive energy.

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