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Prehnite

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A very rich blue group of crystals forming a beautiful cluster over 4cm across. The luster is top quality on this damage free specimen. Very aesthetic piece.

Product details

SpeciesPrehnite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.9 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityTanzania, Manyara Region, Merelani Hills

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Prehnite
Mineral guide
Learn about Prehnite
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 Merelani Hills, Tanzania
Merelani Hills prehnite, Tanzania: glossy translucent crystals on black graphite, lemon-to-mint colors, and a prized locality with context for collectors.