1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Not Available, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, gray
Colorless, Colorless, Yellow
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
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1.5 Planet
Venus, Neptune
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1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Freyja, Buddha
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.59-2.60
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
2.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
none.
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.583-1.614
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.027Not Available
0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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