Le Jade Nephrite
Jade is an extremely versatile stone that is not a precious stone, but it's been around for eight millennia. worshipped, used and sculpted by many civilizations.
For many years years ago, jade was a single stone. Gold in 1863, Alexis Damour (1808-1902), French mineralogist, differentiated between three minerals under the name of jade, and has been dissociated. These three minerals have distinctive features.
The first of these mineral is called jadeite. It belongs to the silicate family, and more specifically the pyroxene group (minerals from the inosilicates, components of magmatic rocks and metamorphic). This is the most the densest and most precious rare.
His color is in usually white or gray. It is more transparent appearance. Its shades and opacity differ according to the inclusions it possesses. The most is a more or less dark green. It varies according to its titanium, manganese or manganese content. in chromium. However, jadeite can also be be pink, orange or purple. It has the highest hardness of all jades, as it falls between 6 and 7 on the Mohs.
The second of these mineral is nephrite. Nephrite is found in greater quantities than jadeite. It is mainly composed of basic silicate of magnesium, calcium with the presence of iron ferric. Nephritis may be translucent, white or very slightly yellow, opaque, brown or grey to green, and feature all of the shades of green.
More precisely, nephrite is a rock composed of amphibole (iron-magnesium silicate) green, black or brown, or actinote (ferromagnesian mineral of the silicates). It has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It is softer than jadeite, but it does allow the making tools, jewelry or objects ornamental.
The third of these minerals is kosmochlor, which is the rarest jades. Its composition is close to and belongs to the jadeite family. silicates and the pyroxene group. Depending on its impurity content and the nature of the impurities. a more or less intense emerald green hue. It may contain traces of titanium or aluminum, iron, manganese, calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
Kosmochlor comes from the place where a meteorite in Toluca, Mexico. This jade comes from outer space. In fact, its name is from the German "kosmische" meaning cosmic. "Chlor" comes from the Greek "khlôros". which stands for the color green.
These are the who brought back jade in the late 19th century. 15th century. In fact, they had settled in Canton, China. The mineral was then called from "piedra de ijada" which translates as stone of the flank. This name illustrates the healing power of this stone on kidney pain, either nephritic.
Includes some Latin texts the name lapis nephreticus which evokes jade. The French will discover this stone in the 17th century and named it "éjade". Thereafter, the "e" will disappear and the mineral becomes jade.
Jade objects dating back some 5,000 years. Jade became a sacred stone in the course of history. of Chinese prehistory. The dead belonging to the elite are buried with jade. Jade represented absolute power and Chinese emperors used to wear a sceptre made of jade during important ceremonies.
The Greeks jade from their birth to their death. death. They also used it to soothe and comfort. heal their wounds. In New Zealand, the Maoris made tools, weapons and other items jade jewelry.
Les deposits
The main jade deposits are located in Canada, the United States and Japan. Thailand, China, Russia and the United States. United States.
Green benefits nephrite jade in lithotherapy
Benefits for the skin psychic level
Nephrite jade is a stone of balance and energy. It balances our emotions by allowing us to free yourself from deep-seated anxieties. It provides a sense of calm, reassurance and feeling of lightness.
In fact, the generates confidence and a certain self-compassion. It allows you to to let go of accumulated traumas and leaves the positive emotions that surround us. It helps to find inner peace. Once a clear mind, peace of mind settles in.
Nephrite jade is strongly recommended for weakened, overly nervous and easily exhausted. It is an energy stone that restores vitality. It frees the mind from guilt, helps you get away from the judgment of others. It gives wisdom and facilitates openness to others without a a priori.
This mineral improves the body's endurance and spreads serenity. It's ideal for meditation and encourages introspection. We say that nephrite jade is a stone honesty with oneself and with others others. It helps you get to know yourself better and better self-understanding.
In the event of breakage or loss of a loved one, wearing a jade nephrite gives you the strength to overcome and moral suffering. It stabilizes emotions and calms pain. Jade nephritis allows you to move on after hard work proofs.
Benefits for the skin physical plan
Nephrite jade is reputed to promote the proper functioning of the root chakra.
In addition, the wearing a nephrite jade makes you want to drink water regularly throughout the day. throughout the day. The body is composed of 60% to 70% of water needs this essential water the smooth running of processes vital.
Nephrite jade helps people who are too stressed and too tense to regain greater flexibility and benevolence in their lives.
The associations between nephrite jade and astrology
Nephrite jade has long been recognized for its millennia. Its properties are effective on all the natives of the zodiac. However, it it's true that stones are a better match especially with certain signs astrological.
Nephrite jade has enhanced action on the following signs : 
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Cancer: symbol of the family, origins and imagination. This sign represents nostalgia, sensitivity and fertility. Visit wearing a nephrite jade allows him to have self-confidence and to fight against his shyness. It gives him the strength to overcome certain past traumas and move on from forward. This sign always needs to feel safe and enveloped in softness. Back to you, he takes care of the people he loves and shows himself generous. He's not made for adventure and prefers the warmth of a home. Very nostalgic for his childhood, he shows a great sensitivity. Be careful not to make him because this sign is extremely resentful. In love, he's very cautious, because he has fear of suffering. He's a great sentimentalist and he is absolutely faithful. He can show great strength if you seek to attack its family;
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Balance : symbol of peace, justice and harmony. This sign represents elegance, marriage and artistic gifts. He is very sociable and enjoys socializing. He loves to be the center of attention. Wearing a jade the narcissistic side of his personality, and he provides compassion and empathy towards others. He hates solitude and shows himself great sociability. This sign is gifted particularly for dance and music. He shuns conflict because he has difficulty flourish in a turbulent environment. He is a excellent mediator, even though he has many difficult to decide. In fact, he hates choosing side rather than the other. His presence is and a great deal of experience. kindness. In love, this sign shows and tenderness. He loves the idea of marriage and does everything she can works. It is highly faithful and has a lot of charm;
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Nephrite jade and chakras
Nephrite jade balances the heart chakra, which is located on the sternum. The harmonized heart chakra encourages self-acceptance and acceptance of others. It provokes a sense of peace, serenity and well-being. fullness. It engenders compassion and empathy for others. It makes you want to caring for others and passing on his joie de vivre.
The heart chakra can be the source of two problems types of behaviour, such as devotional behaviour or, on the contrary, narcissism. It then provokes negative energies, such as that jealousy, criticism and requirement.
Maintenance, purifying and recharging jade nephritis
When buying or selling when you receive a nephrite jade, it is it is imperative to cleanse it of the emotions it has encountered since its extraction. Visit at least the following operations must be carried out once a month or after use in lithotherapy.
Sink your stone in a glass filled with spring water for a few minutes. about 2 or 3 hours. Place your glass on a plate filled with salt. Be careful not to put your stone in direct contact with the salt. You can also purify it using the burial in the ground, fumigation, etc. with white sage or in a bowl Tibetan.
Recharge it using the under the rays of the full moon or in the put on an amethyst druse or on an quartz clusters for 24 hours.
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