Yellow Prehnite Designer Cabochon Custom Cut Gemstone Manufacturer: OAkRocks SKU: N/A Price: $45.00 This item is in stock 1 available. Quantity:

Yellow Prehnite Designer Cabochon Custom Cut Gemstone

This is a lovely, almost translucent, custom cut cabochon of Prehnite from Australia.

This pale yellow/green stone has the distinction of being the first mineral named after a person. In the early 18th century, Dutch mineralogist Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn (1733-1785) discovered it within Jurassic dolerite (volcanic rock) on the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. For many years, prehnite was regarded as a fairly rare gemstone. However, recent finds in Australia and China have made it available through many gem dealers.

Prehnite is a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime, with bright, almost luminescent green coloring. It forms thick crusts with a rough or crystalline texture, and is commonly found in cavities and "pillows" along fractures of basalt. Usually ranging from pale to grass green, prehnite can also be gray, white, black, brown or colorless. Its luster is vitreous to waxy or pearly, and its crystals are transparent to mostly translucent. It is very long-wearing and tough.

It is 46 mm by 27 mm. The white square you see is the price tag!

Metaphysical Properties: Prehnite can help one overcome emtional hurts.

Shipping terms: I am always happy to combine shipping. Ebay customers-for accurate combined billing, please wait for my invoice! I usually ship within 3 business days domestically and Priority International, but it can take up to 1 week for First Class International.

International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. And please understand that First Class can take up to 2 months to receive!

Please note: Items are One of A Kind, due to the natural stone material there may be some natural cracks or inclusions. Major faults will be listed. You will always receive the item pictured unless otherwise noted! Any questions??-please contact me.

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