Prehnite

Prehnite stone with epidote properties and meaning. It is often used in jewelry as ring, necklace, earrings and pendant.

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Prehnite stone

Prehnite is an inosilicate of calcium and aluminium. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system. Most often forms as stalactitic or botryoidal aggregates. Only just the crests of small crystals showing any faces. They are almost always curved or composite.

Very rarely will it form distinct, well individualized crystals showing a square like cross section, including those found at the Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. The stone is brittle with an uneven fracture and a vitreous to pearly luster.

Its hardness is 6 to 6.5, its specific gravity is 2.80, 2.90 and its color varies from light green to yellow, but also colorless, blue, pink or white. In April 2000, rare orange it was discovered in the Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa. Prehnite is mostly translucent, and rarely transparent.

Though not a zeolite, it is found associated with minerals such as datolite, calcite, apophyllite, stilbite, laumontite, and heulandite in veins and cavities of basaltic rocks, sometimes in granites, syenites, or gneisses. It is an indicator mineral of the it pumpellyite metamorphic facies.

Prehnite meaning with epidote

Epidote is a silicate mineral that is commonly found in regionally metamorphosed rocks of low-to-moderate grade. In these rocks, epidote is often associated with amphiboles, feldspars, quartz, and chlorite. It occurs as replacements of mineral grains that have been altered by metamorphism.

History

It was first described in 1788 for an occurrence in the Karoo dolerites of Cradock, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It was named for Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn (1733 – 1785), commander of the military forces of the Dutch colony at the Cape of Good Hope from 1768 to 1780.

Sources

Extensive deposits of gem quality occur in the basalt tableland surrounding Wave Hill Station in the central Northern Territory, of Australia. Another source is Namibia in Africa

This stone is not known to be treated or enhanced in any way.
it is often cut and polished en cabochon, but highly transparent materials are quite often faceted.

Prehnite properties

Color: Green
Luster: Vitreous, Waxy
Crystal system: Orthorhombic crystal system
Hardness : 6 to 6.5
Transparency: Translucent

Prehnite meaning and healing properties

The following section is pseudo scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

The stone is considered a stone of unconditional love and the crystal to heal the healer. It enhances precognition and inner knowing. The stone calms the environment and brings peace and protection. It teaches how to be in harmony with nature and the elemental forces.

Prehnite epidote from Namibia

FAQ

What is prehnite good for?

the crystal is considered a stone of unconditional love and the crystal to heal the healer. It enhances precognition and inner knowing. The stone alleviates nightmares, phobias and deep fears, uncovering and healing the dis-ease that creates them. It is a stone for dreaming and remembering.

Is prehnite a quartz?

It is not a quartz. It has a vitreous luster and is typically translucent, though it can also be near transparent.It is rare to find the stone as columnar or tabular crystals. It is often found in association with zeolites. Other associated minerals include quartz, calcite, copper, stilbite, and datolite.

What is the black in prehnite?

The black inclusions are epidote. a silicate mineral that is commonly found in regionally metamorphosed rocks of low-to-moderate grade.

How do you cleanse prehnite?

You can wipe down your stones down using a plain soft cloth and warm soapy water. Always be sure to rinse well to remove any soapy residue.

Can prehnite get wet?

The stone will is not harm by water, but you should always be careful with any crystals in raw form because they can be more fragile. It will give off its own water when heated, but it does not absorb water.

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