1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Southern and central Africa, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, gray
Blue, Green, Blue, Brown
1.3 Streak
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White, Blue, Green
1.4 For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Taurus
1.5 Planet
1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.00-2.45
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
AbsentWalter Schumann
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Opaque
3.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.460-1.570
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.023-0.050
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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