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Facts about Nephrite and Jadeite


Jadeite Vs Nephrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Canada   
Guatemala, Russia, Columbia, Canada, Italy   

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

Streak
Not Available   
White   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Not Available   

Planet
Not Available   
Not Available   

Element of Planets
Not Available   
Not Available   

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
Not Available   
Not Available   

Ring Metal
Not Available   
Not Available   

Energy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Deities
Not Available   
Not Available   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.627   
1.652-1.688   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.027   
0.013-0.020   

Clarity
Translucent   
Translucent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Not Available   
Not Available   

Cardiovascular
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Not Available   

Respiratory
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Not Available   

Reproductive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Digestive
Not Available   
Not Available   

Psychology
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Not Available   

Healing
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Not Available   

Qualities Associated
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Not Available   

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Nephrite Vs Jadeite Specifications

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

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

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