1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Russia, Sri Lanka
1.2 Color
Green, Brown, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.3 Streak
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1.4 For which Rashi?
Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
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1.5 Planet
Venus, Neptune
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1.6 Element of Planets
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
Freyja, Buddha
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.383.01-3.06
1
7.18
2.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
2.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Strong: dark red pinkish-redHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6881.614-1.666
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.014-0.040
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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