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Facts about Jade and Atacamite


Atacamite Vs Jade Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   
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Color
Green, Brown, gray   
Green, Green, Yellow, Black   

Streak
Not Available   
Green   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries   
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Planet
Venus, Neptune   
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Element of Planets
Water   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
Not Available   
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Energy
Receptive   
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Deities
Freyja, Buddha   
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Prosperity   
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Adamantine, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green   

Dispersion
None   
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
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Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
1.831   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
0.049   

Clarity
Translucent   
Not Available   

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 Atacamite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Jade Vs Atacamite 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 Atacamite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Jade and Atacamite, 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.Atacamite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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