Crystal system: Monoclinic.
Cell salt: Sodium aluminum silicate, often with some calcium and iron.
Colour: Yellow, apple green, emerald green (Imperial Jade) to white and translucent (Jadeite).
Energy: Magnetic.
Element: Earth and water.
Planet/sign: Venus-Neptune/Pisces.
Uses: American Indians use Jade to heal all ailments associated with the kidneys as well as to aid in childbirth. Jade may be worn when treating gallstones, the lungs, the heart and the throat as well.
Set in gold and silver jewellery, Jade is thought to prolong life and bring abundant riches to the wearer.
A Chinese tonic, made of powdered Jade, rice and rainwater when boiled in a copper pot and carefully filtered through a fine mesh to remove all impurities, may strengthen the muscles, harden the bones, quieten the mind, tone the skin and clean the blood.
CAUTION: Do not attempt this treatment without the guidance of qualified ayurvedic professional.
IMPERIAL JADE contains extremely powerful remedial abilities for relieving renal disorders due to its apple or emerald green colouring.