2 green prehnite tumbled stones / medium

## **Prehnite: The Stone of Unconditional Love & Inner Peace**  
### **1. Overview & Characteristics**  
- **Chemical Composition:** Calcium aluminum silicate hydroxide (Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂).  
- **Color:** Typically pale green to yellow-green, sometimes white, gray, or colorless. Rare blue or orange varieties exist.  
- **Luster:** Vitreous to pearly.  
- **Transparency:** Translucent to semi-translucent, occasionally transparent.  
- **Hardness:** 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale (moderately durable for jewelry).  
- **Crystal System:** Orthorhombic, often forming botryoidal (grape-like) or stalactitic masses.  
### **2. Origins & Sources**  
- **Major Sources:** South Africa (largest producer), Australia, China, Scotland, France, and the USA (New Jersey, Virginia).  
- **Discovery:** First described in 1788 by Dutch mineralogist **Colonel Hendrik von Prehn**, making it the first mineral named after a person.  
### **3. Historical & Cultural Significance**  
- **African Tradition:** Used by tribal healers for prophecy and dream recall.  
- **Chinese Culture:** Sometimes called the "Stone of Heaven," believed to attract good fortune.  
- **Modern Use:** Popular among crystal healers and collectors for its soothing energy.  
### **4. Metaphysical & Healing Properties (Belief-Based)**  
- **Emotional Healing:** Promotes calmness, reduces anxiety, and enhances forgiveness.  
- **Spiritual Growth:** Said to strengthen intuition and connect with higher spiritual realms.  
- **Physical Benefits:** Some believe it supports the immune system, kidneys, and thymus gland.  
- **Chakra Association:** Linked to the **Heart Chakra** (for love and compassion) and **Third Eye Chakra** (for intuition).  
### **5. Uses in Jewelry & Decor**  
- **Jewelry:** Cut into cabochons, beads, and pendants (best in protective settings due to moderate hardness).  
- **Carved Objects:** Used for figurines, spheres, and ornamental pieces.  
- **Collector’s Stone:** Prized for its unique botryoidal formations.  
### **7. Care & Maintenance**  
- Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap; avoid ultrasonic cleaners.  
- Store separately to prevent scratches.  
- Keep away from prolonged sunlight to prevent fading.