Jade

Nephrite

Facts about Jade and Nephrite

Jade

Nephrite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

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

China, Canada

1.2 Color

Green, Brown, gray

Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Venus, Neptune

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Water

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Receptive

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Freyja, Buddha

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Prosperity

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.90-3.10

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

None

3.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.600-1.6881.600-1.627

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.020-0.0270.027

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Jade Vs Nephrite Specifications

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