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Nephrite
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

China, Canada

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

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1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

None

3.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.600-1.627
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.027
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Translucent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Nephrite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Nephrite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Nephrite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Nephrite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Nephrite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Nephrite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Canada and China.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Green, Green, Yellow, Brown, White, gray, Black.
  • Chemical Formula: Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references.