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Neat locality example for the species, light green translucent crystals of prehnite measuring to 1.8 cm in size across the top of matrix. Some damage present as seen.Kangerluarsuk Fjord is a scenic body of water located within the Ilimaussaq intrusive complex in the Kujalleq municipality of southern Greenland. This remote area is globally famous among geologists and mineral collectors for its exceptionally rare rock formations and diverse mineral species found within the surrounding peralkaline intrusion. The fjord offers a dramatic landscape characterized by steep, striped cliffs and rugged subarctic terrain shaped by ancient geological processes.

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SpeciesPrehnite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on09/29/2026
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—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Prehnite
Mineral guide
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apple- to mint-green crystals and sculptural botryoidal/rosette forms; a calcium aluminum silicate formed in low-temp hydrothermal environments.
Prehnite
Regional guide
Prehnite from Greenland
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Locality guide
Greenland
Greenland - Arctic Ilímaussaq complex yields rare minerals like eudialyte, arfvedsonite, and sodalite; iconic specimens and fluorescence appeal to collectors.