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Facts about Nephrite and Sapphire


Sapphire Vs Nephrite Facts


Astrology

Origin
China, Canada   
Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, China, Australia, USA   

Color
Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black   
Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink   

Streak
Not Available   
Not Available   

For which Rashi?
Not Available   
Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Taurus, Gemini, Libra   

Planet
Not Available   
Saturn   

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   
Apollo   

Not to wear with
Not Available   
Not Available   

Powers
Not Available   
Psychic Power, Prosperity   

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
Not Available   
Not Available   

Talisman
Not Available   
Not Available   

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Al 2 O 3   

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
21

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.627   
1.762-1.788   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.027   
0.008-0.009   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

Benefits

Physical
  
  

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   
Not Available   

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Nephrite Vs Sapphire Specifications

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

Nephrite is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Sapphire, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Saturn planet. Sapphire, which is classic Colorless, Yellow, Green, Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink colored gem, possesses Receptive energy.

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