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Facts about Nephrite and Andesine


Andesine Vs Nephrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Canada   
Colombia, Color: Red, Orangey Red, Orange, Yellow, color shift to Green, Hardness: 6 6.5, Refractive index: 1.55 1.56, Density: 2.66 2.70, Chemical composition: (Na, Ca)(Si, Al)4O8, Crystal structure: triclinic, Origins: Congo, Tibet.   

Color
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black   
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Yellow, Red, Colorless, gray, Yellow, Green, White   

Streak
Not Available   
White   

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

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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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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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.70   
2

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.627   
1.543-1.564   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.027   
0.007-0.011   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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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Nephrite Vs Andesine Specifications

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

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

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