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Facts about Nephrite and Aquamarine


Aquamarine Vs Nephrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Canada   
Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Color: blue to greenish blue, Hardness: 7.5, Refractive index: 1.57 1.59, Density: 2.67 2.75, Chemical composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Origins: Brazil, Nigeria, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, India, Sri Lanka, China. Aquamarine is a light blue or light greenish-blue variety of beryl, with darker stones being more expensive. Heat enhancement is often applied to enhance the blue color of aquamarines, but only clean pieces can be heated.   

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

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius, Pisces, Aquarius   

Planet
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Moon   

Element of Planets
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Water   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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Receptive   

Deities
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Poseidon/Neptune   

Not to wear with
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Powers
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Courage   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
2.66-2.80   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.627   
1.570-1.592   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.027   
0.005-0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent to 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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Nephrite Vs Aquamarine Specifications

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

Nephrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Aquamarine, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Moon planet. Aquamarine, which is classic Blue colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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