Jade
The name is applied to two different types of mineral -Nephrite and Jadeite. Nephrite is a calcium magnesium silicate and Jadeite is a sodium aluminium silicate. Both types have monoclinic crystal systems
Description: Translucent.
Hardness: Nephrite 6 Jadeite 6.5-7
Found in: Nephrite: USA, New Zealand, China, Russia, Taiwan,
Poland, India
Jadeite: Guatemala, Russia, USA, Japan
Properties: It has a calming effect bring a sense of serenity to a person. It eases negativity within a person.
It is very useful as a dream stone and is also a stone of protection.
Physically: kidneys, and skeletal systems
Astrological Signs: Aries, Gemini, Taurus & Libra
Other Notes: Its name originates from the Latin lapis nephrictis and the Spanish piedra de yjada, which means stone of the loin. This was misinterpreted into French as Pierre de jade
Primitive people used jade in order to make tools as it is a tough stone.
