Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
  
China, Canada
  
Color
Green, Brown, gray
  
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Streak
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
  
Not Available
  
Planet
Venus, Neptune
  
Not Available
  
Element of Planets
Water
  
Not Available
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
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Ring Metal
Not Available
  
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Energy
Receptive
  
Not Available
  
Deities
Freyja, Buddha
  
Not Available
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
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Powers
Prosperity
  
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Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.90-3.10
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
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
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
  
None
  
Dispersion
None
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
  
Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.600-1.688
  
1.600-1.627
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
monoclinic
  
Birefringence
0.020-0.027
  
0.027
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Translucent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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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.