Mineralogical characteristics
Prehnite is a calcium aluminosilicate of hydrothermal origin. It is named after its discoverer, the Dutch military officer Hendrik Von Prehn, (1789).
Prehnite can be light green, yellowish and white. It usually has the form of spherical, globular or stalactitic aggregates and rarely forms individual crystals. Prehnite appears in cavities of volcanic rocks, in alpine cracks and in pegmatite druses.
Deposits
Australia, Canada, Scotland, South Africa, United States, India and Germany.
Therapeutic properties
Prehnite is considered the healing stone of therapists. It is a stone of unconditional love that instills calm and peace. It lightens the soul of accumulated energetic burdens, encourages spiritual growth and provides energetic protection. It is said that prehnite reminds us of our connection with nature and helps heal inner deficiencies in order to regain trust in oneself and in life.