Technical Sheet - Green Jade

Scientific properties

Type of stone Green Jade
Class Silicate
Category Pyroxene (Jadeite) or Amphibole (Nephrite)
Crystal system Monoclinic (Jadeite), Monoclinic (Nephrite)
Chemical composition NaAlSi₂O₆ (Jadeite); Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ (Nephrite)
Hardness (Mohs scale) 6 to 7 (Jadeite), 6 (Nephrite)
Transparency Translucent to opaque
Geographical origin Myanmar (mainly Jadeite), Canada, Russia, China, and other regions for Nephrite

Metaphysical properties

Chakras Heart chakra (4th chakra)
Signs Libra, Taurus, Gemini
Elements Earth
Deities Kuan Yin, Venus
Planets Venus
Day Friday
Seasons Spring
Benefits* Love, emotional healing, inner peace, prosperity, harmony, protection

 

*Note: the associated benefits are provided for informational and traditional purposes and do not represent a medical promise. For any health issues, the first step is to consult a doctor.