1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, gray
Green, Grey, Green, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
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1.5 Planet
Venus, Neptune
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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
Freyja, Buddha
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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
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.60-3.02
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.571-1.597
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
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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