Prehnite Raw Freeform VG312

Material: Prehnite
Shape: Raw freeform
Size: 4 x 4 cm/5 x5 cm (Approx)
Raw freefoms with soft green hues and natural, unpolished textures. Its unique shape and subtle translucency highight the stone's organic beauty

1. Origin

Prehnite is a calcium aluminium silicate mineral that typically occurs in soft greens. Notable sources include Australia, South Africa, the United States (New Jersey), China, Mali and India. This piece is a raw, unpolished freeform measuring about 4x4 cm or 5x5 cm.

2. History

Prehnite was identified in the 18th century in South Africa and named after the Dutch officer Hendrik von Prehn, making it one of the earlier minerals to be named after a person; it was also the first new mineral species described from southern Africa and remains a popular ornamental and collector stone.

3. Usage

The product page notes that these raw freeforms have soft green hues and natural, unpolished textures, and that their unique shape and subtle translucency highlight the stone's organic beauty. Raw surfaces trap dust easily, so a soft brush or dry cloth is best, and washing and knocks should be avoided.

4. Function

In crystal tradition prehnite is linked to calm, intuition and gentle protection, and it is used for meditation and soothing settings. Practically, the raw freeform is chiefly a decorative, display and collectible piece, and it also suits gifting and decorative display.