Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Brown, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Jupiter
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
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
-
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Psychic Abilities