Jade
Jade refers to a green ornamental mineral used prolifically in Asian cultures throughout the ages, as well in numerous other cultures, notably in the mesoamerica. Jade can also be referring to nephrite, as well as jadeite. Nephrite consists of a microcrystalline interlocking fibrous matrix of calcium, magnesium-iron rich amphibole, ferroactinolite. The higher the iron content, the greener the colour.Jadite by contrast is a sodium- and aluminium-rich pyroxene. The precious form of jadeite jade is a microcrystalline interlocking growth of jadeite crystals.
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Crystal System: Monoclinic
Hardness: 6 Chakra: Third Eye Energy Vibration: 1 and 9 Zodiac Sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Libra Planet: Venus Source: China, Italy, Middle East, Myanmar, Russia, and USA Beneficial For: Relieves Irritability, Eliminates Negativity, Simplification and Completion of Tasks. We know Jade has been used to human cultures since at least the neolithic age, where now depleted deposits in China existed close to the Yangtze river. We have archaeological evidence of Jade being mined as far back as 6000 BCE in multiple parts of China and Mongolia. Jade is seen in prominence in China, as well as in Ancient Korea, India and parts of the Caucasus regions. Jade has been used in the past for ornamentation
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of rulers and noble classes, as well as decoration temples and weapons. Archaeologists now know Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines as well numerous other cultures in Southeast Asia used Jade in their daily lives for ornamentation as well as to offer in religious effigies and ceremonies. Jade today is used as a protector against danger for children. Jade can undo physical harm. Jade symbolizes purity, serenity and nurturing natures. When placed on the soma chakra, it brings on insightful dreams. Jade stabilizes the personality and integrates the mind and body. This stone encourages; asking you to look at your reflection and ask when will it show you really are. Sidekick dragons are not included in this stone’s repertoire.