Origin
China, Canada
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
Not Available
Not Available
For which Rashi?
Not Available
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Not Available
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Not Available
Water
Finger
Not Available
Not Available
Ring Metal
Not Available
Not Available
Energy
Not Available
Receptive
Deities
Not Available
Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
Not Available
Not Available
Powers
Not Available
Prosperity
Planetary
Not Available
Not Available
Talisman
Not Available
Not Available
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
Not Available
None
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.600-1.627
1.600-1.688
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027
0.020-0.027
Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Neurological
Not Available
Not Available
Cardiovascular
Not Available
Not Available
Respiratory
Not Available
Not Available
Reproductive
Not Available
Not Available
Digestive
Not Available
Not Available
Psychology
Not Available
Not Available
Healing
Not Available
Not Available
Qualities Associated
Not Available
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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.