Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
India, Italy
Color
Green, Brown, gray
White, Reddish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
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Planet
Venus, Neptune
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja, Buddha
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Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.382.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
6-74.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Optimism