Prehnite

Prehnite

Prehnite is actually named after Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn who was a Dutch military commander, who is actually credited with the discovery of prehnite in South Africa in 1774. It was also the first mineral to be named after a person and also the first mineral described in South Africa. Prehnite is also sometimes called, 'new jade', 'grape jade' or 'chiltonite'.

What is it made up of?

• Prehnite is a natural stone. It is composed of calcium, aluminum, oxygen and silicon.

Colour range:

• It is typically green-yellow, however, it can also be colourless, yellow, grey or even brown-yellow.

Mohs hardness scale:

• 6 to 6.5

Where is it found?

• It is found in various locations around the world. For example: South Africa, Australia and the USA.

Prehnite meaning:

• It is considered to be a "prophecy stone". It is believed to enhance ones intuition, energetic connectivity and also enhance their vision.

What size weight is available?

• We currently have four different weight sizes available. Please see below.
• 100g.
• 250g.
• 500g.
• 1 kg.

Please note:

• Limited stock available.
• Each stone may vary in colour and size.
• Adult supervision is required for small children when using prehnite.
• Please use appropriate safety gear when handling prehnite.