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Photo: Jadeite Jade

Jadeite Jade

Jadeite is a sodium aluminium iron silicate mineral.  Jadeite and Nephrite have gem varieties of Jade.  Trace impurities in Jadeite produce more colour varieties than Nephrite.  Jadeite is used as an ornamental precious gemstone.  Many common names are given to Jadeite including Imperial Jade, Chinese Jade, Lavender Jade.

Jadeite Jade is widely used in the jewellery and ornamental carving trades, the clearer, more intense greens commanding high prices.

Metaphysical Properties

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Jadeite Jade is known as the dream stone, and assists in dream recall, analysis and dream connection to ancient wisdom.  Jadeite Jade carved as deities signify protection and good fortune.

Jadeite Jade harmonises relationships and stimulates recognition of skills and common goals.  Jadeite Jade stimulates a self reliant confident nature.

Jadeite Jade calms and instils a sense of inner peace and tranquillity.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Jadeite Jade is known as the stone of the side, and has been used to treat kidney stones and disorders.

Jadeite Jade alleviates pain, particularly kidney and stitch, and removes toxins.

Jadeite Jade can be useful in treating disorders of the reproductive system.

Colour:

green, white, cream, yellow, lavender, pink, purple, brown, black

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Class:

Silicate, Pyroxene Group

Group:

Monoclinic

Formations:

massive, dense fibres, blades, crystals are rare

Localities:

Myanmar, USA, Mexico, Japan, Tibet, Russia, Kazakhstan, Guatemala

Chemical Composition:

Na(Fe³,Al)Si₂O₆

Hardness:

6.5 to 7

Lustre:

vitreous, translucent to transparent

Cleavage:

good

Varieties:

Chromojadeite, Soda Jadeite, Titanian Jadeite

Disclaimer

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance.  Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.