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Facts about Linarite and Nephrite


Nephrite Vs Linarite Facts


Astrology

Origin
Linarite, from La Carolina District, Linares, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, the type locality . Picture width 1.5 mm   
China, Canada   

Color
Blue   
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black   

Streak
Blue   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Not Available   
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
Not Available   
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
5.35   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Optical Properties

Luster
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.809-1.859   
1.600-1.627   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.050   
0.027   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

Benefits

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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Linarite Vs Nephrite Specifications

While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Linarite 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 Linarite and Nephrite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Linarite and Nephrite, before you finalize to buy one.

Linarite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Nephrite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.

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