Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Blue
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
Blue
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.252.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Splintery
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Trichroic
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.607-1.6721.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0650.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Harmony