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Goshenite Vs Jade


Astrology

Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Green, Brown, gray  
White  

Streak
-  
-  

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

Planet
Venus, Neptune  
-  

Element of Planets
Water  
Water  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Freyja, Buddha  
Neptune, Tiamat  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
-  
-  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
-  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Be3Al2SiO6  

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.600-1.688  
1.562-1.615  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Hexagonal  

Birefringence
0.020-0.027  
0.003-0.010  

Clarity
Translucent  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus  
-  

Cardiovascular
-  
-  

Respiratory
Good  
-  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
-  
Soothes the digestive system  

Psychology
Harmony  
Purity  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Harmony  
Purity  

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