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PREHNITE GEMSTONE

Physical Properties

Color gray, white or colorless
Hardness 6 - 6.5
Specific Gravity 2.80 to 2.95
Refractive index 1.61-1.64

Overview:  Prehnite is a hydrous, calcium-aluminum-silicate mineral, which is commonly found in cavities and "pillows" . Prehnite is an attractive mineral that can have a very good luster.

Healing Power:  Prehnites provides protection during meditation and promotes calmness. It is useful for anemia and blood disorders. Prehnite has been used to reduce high blood pressure and control hypertension. Stimulates inner-knowing, and prophesy. It facilitates spiritual communication through meditation and is considered a powerful dream stone and is used to encourage lucid dreaming.

Legend:  Prehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person, the Dutch minerologist Colonel Hendrik von Prehn , who discovered the mineral in Jurassic (Karoo) dolerite in the Cradock district of the Eastern Cape Province in the early 18th Century.

Occurence:  South Africa, India, Germany, France, New Zealand, Switzerland, Scotland and USA.

Care:  Normal, gentle handling.


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