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Nephrite Facts



Astrology

Origin
China, Canada

Color
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black

Streak
-

For which Rashi?
-

Planet
-

Element of Planets
-

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
-

Not to wear with
-

Powers
-

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10

Fracture
Splintery, Granular

Cleavage
None

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism
None

Dispersion
0.01 59

Transparency
Translucent

Refractive Index
1.600-1.627

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
monoclinic

Birefringence
0.027

Clarity
Translucent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular
-

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
-

Digestive
-

Psychology
Emotional Balance

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Healing

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Nephrite Effects

Nephrites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Nephrite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Nephrite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Nephrite Benefits can be reaped, when Nephrite stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Nephrite Specifications

Nephrite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Nephrite, we provide you with a few prominent Nephrite facts.

The gem is commonly found in China and Canada.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Nephrite. It is mainly composed of Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references.

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