Nephrite

Jade

Facts about Nephrite and Jade

Nephrite

Jade

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

China, Canada

Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala

1.2 Color

Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black

Green, Brown, gray

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries

1.5 Planet

Not Available

Venus, Neptune

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

Water

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

Receptive

1.9 Deities

Not Available

Freyja, Buddha

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

Prosperity

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.102.90-3.38

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

None

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

3.5 Refractive Index

1.600-1.6271.600-1.688

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.0270.020-0.027

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Nephrite Vs Jade Specifications

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

Nephrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Jade, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Neptune and Venus planet. Jade, which is classic Green, Brown, gray colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.