Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, gray
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Gemini
Element of Planets
Water
Water
Deities
Freyja, Buddha
Neptune, Tiamat
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.60-2.90
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
3,1 basal
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6
Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.600-1.688
1.562-1.615
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.027
0.003-0.010
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Digestive
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Soothes the digestive system
Psychology
Harmony
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Purity