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Facts about Jade and Lapis lazuli


Lapis lazuli Vs Jade Facts


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala   
Afghanistan   

Color
Green, Brown, gray   
Violet, Blue, White   

Streak
Not Available   
Blue   

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries   
Sagittarius   

Planet
Venus, Neptune   
Venus   

Element of Planets
Water   
Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Receptive   
Receptive   

Deities
Freyja, Buddha   
Venus   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Prosperity   
Protection, Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.50-3.00   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
3,6   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
None   
None   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688   
1.500-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.020-0.027   
Not Available   

Clarity
Translucent   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
Not Available   
Not Available   

Respiratory
Not Available   
Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
Not Available   
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Jade Vs Lapis lazuli Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Jade Vs Lapis lazuli 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 Lapis lazuli Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Jade and Lapis lazuli, 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.Lapis lazuli, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Venus planet. Lapis lazuli, which is classic Violet, Blue, White colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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