Facts about Nephrite and Hessonite
Origin
China, Canada
  
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
  
Color
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Brown
  
Streak
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For which Rashi?
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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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Pearl, Moonstone, Pearl, Moonstone
  
Powers
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Wealth, Money
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
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Pleochroism
None
  
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Translucent
  
Gemmological Tables (2004)
  
Refractive Index
1.600-1.627
  
1.742-1.748
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
  
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Birefringence
0.027
  
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Clarity
Translucent
  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
  
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 Hessonite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Nephrite Vs Hessonite 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 Hessonite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Nephrite and Hessonite, before you finalize to buy one.
Nephrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Hessonite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.