1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, gray
Violet, Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, gray
1.3 Streak
Not Available
White, None
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
2.2 Solubility
2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.90-4.05
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
2.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None – parting in 3 directions
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
None
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.758-1.780
1
3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.007-0.010
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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