Prehnite

Prehnite tumbled

A variety of Prehnite

Prehnite specimen - rock identification

What is Prehnite?

Prehnite has a color range between yellow and pale green, with a rare orange version found in South Africa. When tumbled it is a translucent stone with a pearly luster. Prehnite was once a rare collector’s item, but further deposits have been located in Canada, China, and the USA. It is now used to make pendants.

Healing Properties

Prehnite may be used on the Heart and Solar Plexus chakras to connect your heart and your will. This practice is believed to help a person achieve the things they want most in their life. It is said to bring peace and joy wherever it is used. It may have enhance psychic abilities when used during meditation.

Optical Properties

Refractive Index
1.611-1.673
Birefringence
0.021-0.039
Pleochroism
None
Optical Character
Biaxial positive

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Prehnite Localities Map

See where Prehnite is found with a localities map, collecting zones, and geology context. Generate a sample map preview below.

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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin

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Prehnite specimen 2
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Prehnite specimen 3
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Prehnite specimen 4
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Quick Facts

Physical Properties

Streak
White

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula
Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Elements
Al, Ca, H, O, Si

Also Known As

PrehniteAdiliteÆdelite (of Walmstedt)BostrichitesChiltonite
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