Prehnite tumblestones (1114775)

Prehnite is often sold as New Jade, yet it is something in its own right. In China, Prehnite is sometimes referred to as 'grape jade/new jade' because of its typical nodular formations that often resemble bunches of grapes. Its colour is usually a soft apple green, which is quite unique to Prehnite.

It has been found in Australia, South Africa, China, Scotland, and the USA

Prehnite is a translucent to transparent gem-quality hydrated calcium aluminium silicate. It was the first mineral named after an individual, and it was also the first mineral described from South Africa, long before South Africa became one of the most important sources of precious and semiprecious stones. It was first described in 1788 after its discovery in the Karoo dolerites near Cradock, South Africa. Prehnite was later named after its discoverer, Colonel Hendrik von Prehn (1733-1785), a Dutch mineralogist and an early governor of the Cape of Good Hope colony.

Prehnite emits an energy that is unique within the crystal kingdom. Its soft apple-green colouring encourages a positive, open, generous, and optimistic state of mind. Prehnite supports regeneration and balance on all levels of our being.

Price is per stone - each measures 1" approx.