Facts about Nephrite and Prasiolite
Origin
China, Canada
  
Canada
  
Color
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black
  
Green
  
Streak
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
For which Rashi?
Not Available
  
Libra, Sagittarius, Taurus
  
Planet
Not Available
  
Jupiter
  
Element of Planets
Not Available
  
Water
  
How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Ring Metal
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Energy
Not Available
  
Receptive
  
Deities
Not Available
  
Goddess
  
Not to wear with
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Powers
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Birthstone
  
  
Planetary
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Talisman
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
  
Vitreous
  
Pleochroism
None
  
Very weak: light green pale greenWalter Schumann
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Transparent, Translucent
  
Refractive Index
1.600-1.627
  
1.544-1.553
  
Optic Character
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Crystal System
monoclinic
  
Trigonal
  
Birefringence
0.027
  
0.009
  
Clarity
Translucent
  
Transparent
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Not Available
  
Cardiovascular
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Not Available
  
Respiratory
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Not Available
  
Reproductive
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Not Available
  
Digestive
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Not Available
  
Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Nephrite Vs Prasiolite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Nephrite Vs Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Nephrite and Prasiolite, before you finalize to buy one.
Nephrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Prasiolite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Jupiter planet. Prasiolite, which is classic Green colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.