Jade, Nephrite Jade and Jadeite
Fine gemstones
There are three different types of jade: black jade (uncommon, often with magnetite inclusions), jadeite (note that imperial jade is a variety of jadeite), white, light green, dark green, blue, reddish-brown, beige and green nephrite jade, dark green.
The virtues and properties of jade in lithotherapy
Jadeite (also known as Burmese jade)
This stone carries the energies of the masculine principle, which it invites us to explore.
It invites tolerance and honesty towards oneself and others, and teaches us to set our limits, our safe framework.
It protects pregnant women throughout pregnancy and has balancing virtues for anyone who often experiences dizziness.
A renowned healing stone used and millennia, Jadeite relieves migraines and lowers fever. It also has soothing properties for the skin and fights eczema, acne, herpes and shingles.
It calms nervous people or those who easily feel guilty and apologize for everything for no apparent reason.
Nephrite jade
Nephrite jade helps calm fears in young children and adults alike (fears linked to trauma or transgenerational memories).
If you suffer from recurrent cystitis, this is the stone that can help. Nephrite jade acts effectively on everything to do with the bladder, urinary system and kidneys.
In cases of incontinence, kidney stones and enuresis (also in young children), it is highly recommended.
Black Jade
Black Jade helps people who lack ambition to dare to see themselves as creative beings capable of great things. It is also said to attract luck and fortune.
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Lithotherapy
- Element(s) :
- Zodiac(s) :
- Libra, Gemini, Sagittarius, Taurus
- Purification :
- Water, Moon, Sun
- Physics :
- Nervous system, Skin, Kidneys, Bladder
- Emotional :
- Self-confidence, Self-esteem, Self-image, Nervousness, Fear, Trauma, Balance
- Spiritual :
- Limits
- Miscellaneous :
- Abundance, Chance, Creativity, Pregnancy, Prosperity, Protection
Mineralogy
- Hardness :
- 6.5-7.0
- Moths scale:
- 6, 7
- Strunz classification :
- Silicate
- Crystalline system :
- Monoclinic
- Chemical element :
- Ca, Mg, Fe, Si, O, H
- Density :
- 3.34
- Refringence :
- 1.660
- Birefringence :
- 0.02
- Colors :
- Jadeite: white, light green, dark green, reddish brown, beige; Nephrite jade: green, dark green; Black jade: black
*Please note! Some minerals may be toxic and must not be licked or ingested (as such or in the form of powder, elixir or stone water) or be in prolonged contact with the skin or mucous membranes.
*The information on the stones described here are general indications based on our research and experience, and are not exhaustive.
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