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Ca3Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Crystal: Orthorhombic.
Cleavage: Distinct.
Hardness: 6 - 6.5
Sp.G.: 2.80 - 2.95
Fracture: Uneven; Brittle.
Colour: Green, Yellow, White
Lustre: Vitreous
| Stone of Dreaming
Prehnite, a unique and beautiful gem, is found in Northern Territory, Australia. Prehnite forms in cavities in the basalt of the Antrim Plateau Volcanics. These volcanics form part of the largest flood plain in Australia believed to cover over 2 million Square Kilometres. Our deposit has the world's best gem quality prehnite ranging in colour through pastel shades of green to yellow and even orange.
According to New Age Therapists
prehnite invites protection and peace, supports
personal discipline. It is said to provide
inspiration to realise one’s dreams and
aspirations. This is a good stone for 'hoarders’ as it will assist in letting go of possessions that are no longer needed. SunJade® is the Tradename for Australian Prehnite, so named On a field trip in the 1980's a member of the team exclaimed, upon breaking open a basalt nodule containing yellow prehnite,
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