Nephrite Meaning Benefits and Spiritual Properties

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Nephrite Meaning and Spiritual Properties

Nephrite is a type of Jade with Actinolite in it also called Greenstone. It’s green just like Jade can be, but it can also be pink, black, blue, or cream. Nephrite was the first to be used to make ornaments in ancient times and it’s also the most affordable type of Jade.

Physical Energy Properties: Helps relieve bacterial and viral infections. Boosts the immune system and the adrenal glands. Also good for the effects that stress has on the body. This is a good stone to have on hand to prevent illnesses.

Emotional Energy Properties: Instills a sense of stillness and quiet in the mind and heart. Allows you to appreciate life and express gratitude. Also a great stone for protection and remembering to practice good boundaries. It can even help you see what you have the potential to do in your life.

Chakras: Connected to the Heart chakra.

Astrological signs: Related to Libra.

History: Nephrite was used throughout history for weapons, and then later for carvings and special ornaments. It’s known as the oldest and true Chinese jade. Nephrite and Jadeite were once considered the same, and while they do look similar and have similar properties there are slight differences between the two which were noted in 1863. Jadeite is harder than Nephrite and it also comes in pretty much every colour while Nephrite only comes in several different colours. Nephrite is older than Jadeite though which means that any Chinese carving that’s older than 230 years old is Nephrite because Jadeite wasn’t known until 1740. Back then, Nephrite was known as Yu stone, or the Stone of Heaven and people were often buried with six specific nephrite jade figures which would ensure their soul’s passage to heaven. It’s not only popular to Chinese culture, it’s also been a part of Russian history, Indigenous North American history, and the history of the Maori from New Zealand.

Where it's found: Nephrite Jade first came from the Kunlun Mountains of northwest China, from 5000 BC to the 1700’s and it continues to be sourced there as well as in the United States and in Canada.

Variations, Rarity and Value: Nephrite is a form of amphibole a fibrous rock. The interlocking crystals that make up Nephrite makes it even stronger than steel. This also makes it one of the strongest natural stones. It’s not able to be carved by chiselling but has to be ground down. Nephrite can be white to yellow, green, brown, or black. The colour is changed due to magnesium content and will be lighter if there is a high concentration of magnesium.

How to use it: Keep this stone with you for protection and to help restore balance in your self and your emotions.