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Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala

Color
Green, Brown, gray

Streak
-

For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries

Planet
Venus, Neptune

Element of Planets
Water

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Freyja, Buddha

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38

Fracture
Splintery

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness
6-7

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
-

Dispersion
0.01 59

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
monoclinic

Birefringence
0.020-0.027

Clarity
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Harmony

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Harmony

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Jade Effects

Jades are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Jade is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Jade effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Jade Benefits can be reaped, when Jade stone is worn daily by a Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus and Aries individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Venus and Neptune's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Jade Specifications

Jade Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Jade, we provide you with a few prominent Jade facts.

The gem is commonly found in Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA and Guatemala.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Jade. It is mainly composed of Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus and Aries.

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