Origin
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
Neptune
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
Water, Air
Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.252.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
46-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaF2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.432-1.4361.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Focus
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Harmony