Origin
Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland
Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, USA, Guatemala
Color
Green
Green, Brown, gray
Streak
-
-
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
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Freyja, Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.90-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
-
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.843-2.1101.600-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.100-0.1920.020-0.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Harmony