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Description: Prehnite is a pale green to yellow mineral often found in botryoidal or prismatic forms. This stone is believed to enhance intuition, promote peace and calm, and connect with the heart and solar plexus chakras. Its soothing color and powerful properties make Prehnite a popular choice for both aesthetic and healing purposes.
Color: Pale green to yellow.
Primary Sources: South Africa, Namibia, Australia, United States.
Mining/Collection: Mined from hydrothermal veins and cavities in volcanic rocks.
Crystal Form/Structure: Orthorhombic, botryoidal or prismatic crystals.
Hardness: 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale.
Physical Properties: Enhances intuition and peace.
Emotional Properties: Promotes calm and emotional healing.
Healing Properties: Supports the heart and respiratory system, aids in physical healing.
Chakra: Heart and Solar Plexus chakras.
Astrological Sign: Libra.
Unique Fact: Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person, Colonel Hendrik von Prehn, who discovered it in South Africa.
Usage Insight: Use Prehnite in meditation to enhance intuition and promote peace and calm.
Care Instructions: Clean your Prehnite by rinsing it under lukewarm water and placing it in moonlight to recharge.
Authenticity Tips:
Color: Genuine Prehnite has a natural, pale green to yellow color. Be cautious of stones that appear overly bright or uniform.
Inclusions: Real Prehnite often has natural inclusions. Perfectly clear stones might be synthetic.
Hardness Test: Prehnite is relatively hard (6-6.5 on the Mohs scale) and should be able to scratch glass without being scratched by a steel knife.