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Stone measures 8x6mm as shown in pictures 8 & 9
Weights approximately 1ct.
Natural in Color..no treatments known
Checkerboard Cut
Mohs hardness 6 - 6 1/2

Prehnite is named after a Dutch mineralogist Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn, when he discovered this mineral on the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa during the mid 18th Century.
Prehnite has a waxy to pearly luster with a pale green to yellowish luminescent to the stone. Some colors of prehnite vary from a bright lime yellow green to a pale green, and in some cases gray, white, brown, black or colorless.

Deposits of Prehnite can be found in China, Australia, South Africa, Scotland and the United States of America.

Prehnite is the Zodiac gemstone for Libra and Virgo.
Some people believe that prehnite helps uplift the spirit, find calmness, and bring inner peace.

Warm water and a mild detergent is ideal for cleaning this stone.
Photo of the gemstone was taking in sunlight, color may vary on monitors.

Stone is calibrated and will fit into any standard size casting.
The stone pictured is the exact stone you will receive.