Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
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Color
Green, Brown, gray
Red, Brown
Streak
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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
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Freyja, Buddha
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.62-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
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Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.730-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Creativity