Origin
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Brown, gray
Red, gray
Streak
-
Red, Black
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
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Freyja, Buddha
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.384.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.600-1.6882.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.020-0.0270.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Awareness