JADEITE

Chakra-. Heart (4th); Element- Earth; Hardness of 6.5-7 with a monocliniccrystal structure.

Jadeite is made up of interlocking ,granular pyroxene crystals, occurs in a wide range of colors, such as green, lilac, white, pink, brown, red, blue, black, orange and yellow. The most prized variety, imperial jade, is a deep rich emerald green due to chromium content. Jadeite commonly has a dimpled surface when polished.  

In Chinese tradition, Jade symbolized the five virtues of humanity: wisdom, compassion, justice, modesty and courage. Symbols of these virtues were often carved into jade.  Jade is a gemstone of much history, it has been part of Asian philosophy for centuries. It is often called the "dream stone" for its ability to help one access the non-physical spirit realms. It is a protective stone, and acts as a ward against negative energies.  This is a stone that can help you to attain your goals and dreams, instilling resourcefulness, and allowing you to see past your self imposed limitations and manifest your ideas into the physical world.

Jade, considered a very lucky stone, facilitates peace and harmony between the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of ones life. When all of these aspects operate in harmony and balance, goals become easier to reach.

It is said to promote courage, compassion, justice, generosity, humility, wealth and longevity, to lead a richer more fulfilling life.

Healing Properties:
Jade is said to be a stone of the heart, strengthening it as well as the kidneys, nervous system and immune system and to promote health in the organs that purify the blood.

Jade is an ancient love attracting stone, carved into a butterfly, in China it is worn to draw love. It is also an excellent stone for business people and musicians.

If you would like to experience more vivid dreams, place a piece of green jade under your pillow. If however you would like to gain a greater understanding of the meaning of your psychic dreams, add a piece of lavender jade under the pillow with the green. To assist in attracting and important spiritual teacher during your dream time, gold jade under the pillow will be of help.

If you are looking to cover most all of life difficulties to obtain help in dealing with them, purchase a jade bracelet of several different colors. 

Jade is a mystical birthstone for the month of March.